---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "africa_central", "gabac", "uncertain"]
aliases: ["CF", "CAF", "République centrafricaine"]
created: 2026-04-13
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 Central African Republic's Sango law (2022) that attempted to make Bitcoin legal tender was struck down by the Constitutional Court in 2023. The CEMAC/BEAC regional framework applies but does not authorize crypto activities. Regulatory status is uncertain pending new legislation. BEAC opposition limits formal crypto operations.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | uncertain |
| Risk Score | 65/100 (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]] |
| Framework | Sango law (partially reversed); CEMAC framework |
| 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

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

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