---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "africa_west", "giaba", "restricted"]
aliases: ["CI", "CIV"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2025-06-01
compile_into: ["[[country--c-te-divoire]]"]
sources:
  - name: "BCEAO"
    url: "https://www.bceao.int"
    type: "official"
---

# 🇨🇮 [[country--c-te-divoire|Côte d'Ivoire]] (CI) — Crypto Regulation

> Cryptocurrency activities in Côte d'Ivoire are currently restricted with no specific crypto regulatory framework in place. The regulatory environment is cautious, with no explicit licensing or tax guidelines for crypto entities.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 60/100 (High Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Low |
| Region | [[domain--africa|africa west]] |
| Currency | [[entity--xof|XOF]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No specific crypto guidance; general income tax rates apply |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 25% corporate income tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

No crypto-specific tax guidance. General WAEMU tax principles apply.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | No |
| Regulator | [[entity--bceao|BCEAO]] |
| Framework | No specific crypto framework |
| Ease | hard |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

Governed by BCEAO warnings. No crypto licensing path available.

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | fsrb_only |

## DeFi

**Status:** Restricted

DeFi activities face regulatory restrictions in Côte d'Ivoire, with no clear supportive framework established.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** unknown

No stablecoin framework.

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No NFT regulation.

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | No |
| Electricity Cost | $0.1/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 15% |
| Climate | tropical |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining is restricted due to regulatory and infrastructure limitations. Electricity costs are relatively high and renewable energy share is low, impacting mining viability.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 35/100 |
| Ease of Business | moderate |
| Internet Freedom | partly_free |
| Banking Access | moderate |

## Enforcement

Limited enforcement; BCEAO warnings are primary deterrent.

## CBDC Status: exploring

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.dev/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-04-13.*

**Sources:**
- [BCEAO](https://www.bceao.int)