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CrossBorder_Transfer_Restrictions
Assess the regulations and restrictions governing the transfer of cryptocurrencies across the country's borders (inbound and outbound).
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Status values that can be assigned to this topic
| Value | Definition | Order |
|---|---|---|
| No_Specific_Restrictions | Cross-border cryptocurrency transfers are generally permitted without specific crypto-focused restrictions beyond standard AML/CFT obligations (that apply broadly) or general foreign exchange/capital controls (if applicable). | 0 |
| Subject_to_Reporting | Cross-border cryptocurrency transfers are permitted but subject to specific reporting or information-sharing requirements, such as compliance with the FATF Travel Rule (requiring originator/beneficiary information sharing) or declaration above certain value thresholds. | 1 |
| Restricted | Cross-border cryptocurrency transfers face significant limitations beyond basic reporting, such as requiring specific regulatory approval, being subject to strict quotas or value limits, restrictions on permissible counterparties/jurisdictions, or being channelled only through specific licensed entities. | 2 |
| Prohibited | Cross-border transfers of cryptocurrency (inbound, outbound, or both) are explicitly prohibited or effectively blocked by law, regulation, or specific capital controls targeting crypto. | 3 |
| Unclear | The legal or regulatory status of cross-border cryptocurrency transfers is ambiguous, lacks official clarification, has conflicting interpretations, or is not formally addressed. | 4 |
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