---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "africa_east", "menafatf", "unknown"]
aliases: ["DJ", "DJI"]
created: 2026-06-01
updated: 2025-01-01
compile_into: ["[[country--djibouti]]"]
sources:
  - name: "Banque Centrale de Djibouti"
    url: "https://banque-centrale.dj"
    type: "official"
---

# 🇩🇯 [[country--djibouti|Djibouti]] (DJ) — Crypto Regulation

> The regulator page does not provide explicit information on cryptocurrency regulations in Djibouti. There is no clear legal framework or specific mention of crypto laws or policies.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | unknown |
| Risk Score | 45/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | None |
| Region | [[domain--africa|africa east]] |
| Currency | [[entity--djf|DJF]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No specific guidance |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | No specific guidance |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

No crypto-specific tax guidance.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | No |
| Regulator | [[entity--bcd|BCD]] |
| Framework | No crypto framework |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

No crypto licensing framework exists.

## AML / KYC

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

## DeFi

**Status:** Unclear

No regulation.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no_rules

No framework.

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No regulation.

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.25/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 35% |
| Climate | arid |
| Infrastructure | poor |

Electricity costs are high and infrastructure is poor, which may limit mining development. No explicit mining regulations found.

## Geopolitics

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

## Enforcement

No known enforcement actions.

## CBDC Status: none

## FAQ

### Is cryptocurrency legal in Djibouti?

The regulator page does not provide explicit information on cryptocurrency regulations in Djibouti. There is no clear legal framework or specific mention of crypto laws or policies.

### What is the FATF status of Djibouti?

Djibouti is classified by FATF as: fsrb_only.

### What is the AML/KYC regime in Djibouti?

KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.

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

**Sources:**
- [Banque Centrale de Djibouti](https://banque-centrale.dj)