Eritrea has an effectively closed financial system. Cryptocurrency use is not permitted. The government maintains strict capital controls and foreign currency regulations.
| Status | Banned |
| Risk Score | 70/100 (High Risk) |
| Region | africa east |
| Currency | ERN |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | N/A |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | N/A |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | N/A |
| Airdrop Tax | N/A |
Crypto is not permitted.
| Required | No |
| Regulator | Bank of Eritrea |
| Framework | No crypto framework; effectively banned |
Crypto is not permitted. Eritrea maintains strict financial controls.
Strict financial controls enforced.
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | No |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | non_compliant |
| FATF Body | ESAAMLG |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | No |
Status: Banned
Not permitted.
Status: Banned
Not permitted.
Status: Banned
Not permitted.
| Legal | No |
| Electricity Cost | $0.08/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 35% |
| Infrastructure | poor |
Cryptocurrency mining is banned in Eritrea. Infrastructure is underdeveloped with limited data center capacity and poor internet connectivity.
| Stability | unstable |
| Sanctions | Yes |
| Corruption Index | 16/100 |
| Banking Access | very_restricted |
| Sanctions Program Active | No |
Risk Factors
Eritrea faces significant geopolitical risks including international sanctions, ongoing conflict, and severe restrictions on internet freedom and banking access, making it a very challenging environment for crypto businesses.
Eritrea has an effectively closed financial system. Cryptocurrency use is not permitted. The government maintains strict capital controls and foreign currency regulations.
Eritrea is classified by FATF as: non_compliant.
KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.
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