Honduras currently has no specific crypto regulatory framework but enforces restrictions on cryptocurrency activities under CNBS Resolution 069/09-02-2024 (Circular 003-2024). The regulatory environment is cautious with limited official guidance and oversight.
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Region | central america |
| Currency | HNL |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
No explicit tax guidance on cryptocurrencies is provided by the CNBS; VAT does not apply to crypto transactions.
| Required | No |
| Regulator | CNBS / BCH |
| Framework | No crypto framework; CNBS Resolution 069/09-02-2024 (Circular 003-2024) |
No crypto licensing framework. CNBS has warned against crypto activities.
Consumer warnings issued.
| Status | Research |
| Name | Honduras CBDC |
| Issuing Authority | Central Bank of Honduras |
| Model | retail |
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | Yes |
| FATF Status | compliant |
| FATF Body | GAFILAT |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | Yes |
Status: Unclear
No regulation.
Status: no_rules
No framework.
Status: no_rules
No regulation.
| Legal | No |
| Electricity Cost | $0.14/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 55% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Mining is restricted under current regulations; electricity costs are relatively high and infrastructure is moderate.
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 24/100 |
| Banking Access | restricted |
| Sanctions Program Active | No |
Risk Factors
Honduras faces moderate political stability challenges, with significant corruption and organized crime impacting business and banking access. No major international sanctions apply.
Honduras currently has no specific crypto regulatory framework but enforces restrictions on cryptocurrency activities under CNBS Resolution 069/09-02-2024 (Circular 003-2024). The regulatory environment is cautious with limited official guidance and oversight.
Honduras is classified by FATF as: compliant.
KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.
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