---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "africa_central", "gabac", "restricted"]
aliases: ["CF", "CAF", "République centrafricaine"]
created: 2026-06-01
updated: 2026-05-06
compile_into: ["[[country--central-african-republic]]"]
sources:
  - name: "BEAC"
    url: "https://www.beac.int"
    type: "official"
---

# 🇨🇫 [[country--central-african-republic|Central African Republic]] (CF) — Crypto Regulation

> The CAR repealed Bitcoin's legal tender status via unanimous parliamentary vote on 23 March 2023 (not a Constitutional Court ruling — the court struck specific implementation measures in August 2022). Bitcoin is now classified only as a 'benchmark cryptocurrency'. The CEMAC/BEAC regional framework actively prohibits banks and financial institutions from any crypto transactions (BEAC/COBAC directive May 2022). No operative domestic crypto licensing framework exists. BEAC is developing a digital CFA franc CBDC and a harmonised CEMAC sub-regional crypto-asset regulatory framework expected in 2026, but not yet published. Company setup for crypto businesses is effectively non-viable in CAR.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 100/100 (Very High Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | None |
| Region | [[domain--africa|africa central]] |
| Currency | [[entity--xaf|XAF]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| VAT on Crypto | No |

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | No |
| Regulator | [[entity--beac|BEAC]] / COBAC |
| Framework | CEMAC prohibition framework (BEAC/COBAC May 2022 directive); Sango law repealed March 2023 |
| Ease | hard |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

The Constitutional Court struck down the Sango law (June 2022). No operative crypto licensing framework exists. BEAC opposes crypto activities under CEMAC rules. Company setup is effectively non-viable for crypto.

## AML / KYC

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

## DeFi

**Status:** Unclear

No DeFi regulation.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no_rules

No framework.

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No regulation.

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.18/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 20% |
| Climate | tropical |
| Infrastructure | poor |

Mining is legal but infrastructure is limited and electricity costs are relatively high compared to global averages.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | unstable |
| Sanctions | Yes |
| Corruption Index | 20/100 |
| Ease of Business | difficult |
| Internet Freedom | partly_free |
| Banking Access | restricted |

## Enforcement

Minimal state capacity for enforcement.

## CBDC Status: none

## FAQ

### Is cryptocurrency legal in Central African Republic?

The CAR repealed Bitcoin's legal tender status via unanimous parliamentary vote on 23 March 2023 (not a Constitutional Court ruling — the court struck specific implementation measures in August 2022). Bitcoin is now classified only as a 'benchmark cryptocurrency'. The CEMAC/BEAC regional framework actively prohibits banks and financial institutions from any crypto transactions (BEAC/COBAC directive May 2022). No operative domestic crypto licensing framework exists. BEAC is developing a digital C

### What is the FATF status of Central African Republic?

Central African Republic is classified by FATF as: non_compliant.

### What is the AML/KYC regime in Central African Republic?

KYC is not universally mandated.

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.dev/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-06-01.*

**Sources:**
- [BEAC](https://www.beac.int)