Is Crypto Legal in Brunei?

CEX

No verdict yet — falls back to topic articles below.

DeFi frontend

Not permitted.

Custodial SaaS

Conditional · high burden.

Crypto ATM

Not permitted.

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Licensing Requirements

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Shares or debentures of a corporation or an unincorporated body.

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Derivatives (e.g., options, futures, contracts for differences related to securities).

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Interests in a partnership or limited liability partnership where the investors do not have day-to-day control over the management of the business.

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Any right, option or interest in respect of any of the above.

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An investment of money or assets.

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In a common enterprise (e.g., the token issuer's project).

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Primarily derived from the managerial or entrepreneurial efforts of others (the issuer or third parties).

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And embodies the characteristics of an instrument already defined as a "security" in the SMO.

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Equity: Entitlement to a share in profits, voting rights, or ownership in the underlying entity (similar to shares).

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Debt remains a claim on future income or principal repayment, but Brunei's legal framework now includes more nuanced classifications of debt instruments beyond this basic definition.

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Units in a collective investment scheme (like mutual funds or unit trusts).

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Tokens providing rights to future profits or revenue streams from a specific project or enterprise are not recognized under Bruneian regulations as of now.

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Tokens that derive their value from an underlying asset and offer an investment return to holders, especially if the asset's management is external to the token holder.

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Utility Tokens (Conditional): While often designed to provide access to a product or service, a utility token can be deemed a security if

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It is marketed with an emphasis on its investment potential rather than its utility.

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Its value is primarily speculative, derived from the efforts of others, and not immediate consumption.

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The underlying product/service is not yet functional or is indefinitely delayed, making the token primarily an investment vehicle.

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Payment/Currency Tokens (Generally Not Securities): Tokens designed primarily as a medium of exchange (e.g., Bitcoin, stablecoins) are generally not considered securities, unless they are structured to provide investment returns, or represent a claim on a pooled fund of assets designed for investment purposes. However, they might fall under other regulations, such as those related to anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) or e-money.

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Prospectus Requirement: Generally, an issuer wishing to offer securities to the public in Brunei must

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Prepare and lodge a prospectus with the BDCB.

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Obtain approval from the BDCB for the offer document.

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Ensure the prospectus contains all material information necessary for investors to make an informed decision.

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Exemptions: The SMO provides for certain exemptions from the prospectus requirement, which typically include

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Small Offers: Offers made to a limited number of persons or for a limited amount of capital.

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Private Placements: Offers made only to specific sophisticated or institutional investors (e.g., high-net-worth individuals, accredited investors, financial institutions).

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Offers to Existing Shareholders: Offers to current shareholders on a pro-rata basis.

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Offers of certain types of government securities.

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The specific conditions for these exemptions would be detailed in the SMO and its subsidiary regulations.

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Licensed Trading Platforms: Any platform facilitating the secondary trading of such tokens must be licensed as a "stock market" or "approved exchange" under the SMO by the BDCB. This requires adherence to rules on market integrity, surveillance, investor protection, and operational resilience.

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Licensed Intermediaries: Entities or individuals involved in facilitating trades (e.g., brokers, dealers) would need to hold the appropriate Capital Markets Services Licence (CMSL) from the BDCB for dealing in securities.

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Market Conduct Rules: All trading activities would be subject to market conduct rules to prevent market manipulation, insider trading, and other illicit activities.

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AML/CFT Compliance: Any platform or intermediary dealing with crypto assets, regardless of their security classification, must comply with Brunei's anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism regulations, including customer due diligence (CDD) and suspicious transaction reporting (STR) obligations.

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Market Size: Brunei's financial market is relatively small, and the volume of crypto-related activities, particularly large-scale ICOs or STOs targeting Bruneian investors, has been limited.

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Regulatory Approach: The BDCB generally adopts a cautious and guidance-oriented approach, often issuing warnings to the public about the risks associated with investing in unregulated products or with entities not licensed in Brunei.

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Proactive Warnings: The BDCB has frequently issued public warnings about unlicensed financial service providers and investment schemes, including those involving virtual assets. These warnings serve to educate the public and deter illegal activities before they escalate to formal enforcement actions.

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Issue a cease and desist order.

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Place the entity on its Investor Alert List.

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Impose administrative penalties or fines.

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Refer the matter for criminal prosecution under the SMO if severe breaches are found.

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This is the primary source for official announcements, publications, and regulatory frameworks. Look under sections like "Financial Regulation," "Publications," or "Consumer Information" for relevant guidance or warnings.

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This legislation can typically be found on the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) Brunei Darussalam website, which hosts Brunei's consolidated laws.

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The BDCB regularly updates a list of unlicensed entities that are involved in potentially illegal financial activities. While not specific to crypto securities classification, it reflects the BDCB's enforcement posture against unregulated investment schemes.

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AML/KYC Requirements

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Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act (AMLAFTA), 2010 (as amended): This is the cornerstone legislation. It imposes obligations on financial institutions (which, by definition or interpretation, would include VASPs once formally regulated or under general AML/CFT principles) to

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Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and know-your-customer (KYC) procedures.

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Monitor transactions for suspicious activities.

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Report suspicious transactions (STRs) to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) within the Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam (AMBD).

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Implement internal controls, policies, and training programs.

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Comply with UN Security Council Resolutions on targeted financial sanctions.

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Freeze assets of designated persons and entities.

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General reference for AMBD's regulatory oversight: Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam (AMBD)

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Anti-Terrorism Order (ATO), 2011: This order provides the legal basis for identifying and freezing assets of individuals and entities involved in terrorism and terrorist financing, including those designated by the UN Security Council.

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Anti-Terrorism Order, 2011. (Similar to AMLAFTA, official consolidated versions might be in government gazettes or legal databases not publicly accessible online in a single link, but its existence and principles are widely recognized in AMBD's regulatory guidance).

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Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam (AMBD) Guidelines: AMBD, as the central bank and financial regulator, issues directives, guidelines, and circulars to financial institutions concerning AML/CFT compliance, including sanctions. These often detail the implementation of the AMLAFTA and ATO.

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AMBD regularly updates its AML/CFT/PF Guidelines and publishes circulars. These are usually found under the "Publications" or "Regulations" section of the AMBD website. As of now, specific crypto-focused AML/CFT guidelines are still emerging, but the general financial institution guidelines apply by extension.

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Compliance Requirement: Brunei, as a member of the United Nations, has a legal obligation to implement all UN Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) related to sanctions. This is domestically enforced through the AMLAFTA and ATO.

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Screening: Regularly screen all customers (KYC) and transactions against UN sanctions lists (e.g., ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda Sanctions List, DPRK Sanctions List, Iran Sanctions List, etc.).

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Asset Freezing: Immediately freeze funds and other assets of individuals or entities designated by the UN Security Council.

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Prohibition: Prohibit providing funds or economic resources, directly or indirectly, to designated persons or entities.

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Reporting: Report any matches or attempts to circumvent sanctions to the FIU/AMBD.

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UN sanctions committees maintain and update regime-specific listings, while the UN Security Council Consolidated List is the authoritative official list published by the UN Secretariat and updated based on committee decisions.

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UN Security Council Sanctions Committees

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Compliance Requirement: Brunei law does not directly mandate compliance with OFAC or EU sanctions for its domestic entities.

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U.S. and EU sanctions have significant extraterritorial effects, and for VASPs that operate globally, interact with U.S. or EU persons/entities, or rely on U.S./EU financial infrastructure (even indirectly), aligning with OFAC and EU sanctions is generally a major commercial and risk‑management imperative. However, it is not an absolute ‘critical business necessity’ in every case: some VASPs that are primarily focused on non‑U.S./non‑EU markets and are subject to anti‑blocking or blocking regulations may face conflicting legal obligations, making full OFAC/EU alignment a strategic choice involving trade‑offs rather than a universal requirement.

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Secondary Sanctions: Being cut off from the global financial system, including correspondent banking relationships.

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Reputational damage to businesses operating in Brunei is no longer significant; the investment climate is stable with minimal reputational risk.

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Legal Action: Potential legal action in jurisdictions that enforce these sanctions if there is a nexus.

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Obligations for Global VASPs: Prudent VASPs in Brunei, especially those aiming for international reach, will integrate OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list and EU sanctions lists into their screening processes, in addition to UN lists.

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Mandatory Screening: Against all UN Security Council Consolidated List and specific UN sanctions committee lists.

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Recommended Screening (for international operations): Against OFAC's SDN List, EU Consolidated List of persons, groups and entities subject to EU financial sanctions, and potentially other significant national sanctions lists (e.g., UK's HM Treasury).

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Technology: Utilizing robust blockchain analytics and sanctions screening software to identify addresses and entities linked to sanctioned individuals, organizations, or jurisdictions.

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Implicit Restrictions via Sanctions: Transactions involving crypto assets to, from, or through sanctioned countries (e.g., North Korea, Iran, specific regions in Russia, Syria, Cuba, Venezuela - depending on the specific sanctions regime) or designated high-risk jurisdictions are restricted or prohibited.

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FATF High-Risk Jurisdictions: Brunei's AML/CFT framework, aligning with FATF recommendations, requires enhanced due diligence for transactions involving jurisdictions identified by FATF as high-risk or under increased monitoring.

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AMBD's Risk Appetite: The AMBD, like many regulators, has a cautious stance towards crypto. Transactions involving crypto, especially with certain high-risk geographies, would likely be scrutinized.

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Fines: Substantial monetary penalties for both individuals and corporate bodies.

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Imprisonment: Individuals found guilty of offences can face lengthy prison sentences.

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Loss of Licenses/Business: Regulated entities (once VASPs are fully regulated) may face suspension or revocation of their operating licenses.

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Travel Rule

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In Brunei, AML/CFT reporting obligations are triggered for transactions of BND 15,000 or more (or equivalent in other currencies or virtual assets), whether in a single transaction or several linked transactions.

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Brunei has not issued specific regulations permitting exchange between virtual assets and fiat currencies; virtual assets are not legal tender and no licensed exchanges for fiat conversion currently exist.

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[primary] ambd.gov.bn — Guidance%20on%20AML%20CFT%20for%20VASPs [primary] agc.gov.bn — Legislation [secondary] fatf-gafi.org — Brunei

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✅85%

Exchange between one or more forms of virtual assets.

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[primary] ambd.gov.bn — Guidance%20on%20AML%20CFT%20for%20VASPs [primary] agc.gov.bn — Legislation [secondary] fatf-gafi.org — Brunei

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✅95%

Safekeeping and/or administration of virtual assets or instruments enabling control over virtual assets.

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[primary] ambd.gov.bn — Guidance%20on%20AML%20CFT%20for%20VASPs [primary] agc.gov.bn — Legislation [secondary] fatf-gafi.org — Brunei

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Participation in and provision of financial services related to an issuer’s offer and/or sale of a virtual asset.

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[primary] ambd.gov.bn — Guidance%20on%20AML%20CFT%20for%20VASPs [primary] agc.gov.bn — Legislation [secondary] fatf-gafi.org — Brunei

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Originator’s account number or unique transaction identifier (e.g., wallet address).

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[primary] ambd.gov.bn — Guidance%20on%20AML%20CFT%20for%20VASPs [primary] agc.gov.bn — Legislation [secondary] fatf-gafi.org — Brunei

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Beneficiary’s account number or unique transaction identifier (e.g., wallet address).

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[primary] ambd.gov.bn — Guidance%20on%20AML%20CFT%20for%20VASPs [primary] agc.gov.bn — Legislation [secondary] fatf-gafi.org — Brunei

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Fines: Substantial monetary penalties for institutions and individuals.

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[primary] ambd.gov.bn — Guidance%20on%20AML%20CFT%20for%20VASPs [primary] agc.gov.bn — Legislation [secondary] fatf-gafi.org — Brunei

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Imprisonment: Individuals involved in serious breaches or deliberate non-compliance can face terms of imprisonment.

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[primary] ambd.gov.bn — Guidance%20on%20AML%20CFT%20for%20VASPs [primary] agc.gov.bn — Legislation [secondary] fatf-gafi.org — Brunei

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Withdrawal of License/Registration: VASPs failing to comply may have their operating licenses or registrations revoked by the AMBD, effectively barring them from operating in Brunei.

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[primary] ambd.gov.bn — Guidance%20on%20AML%20CFT%20for%20VASPs [primary] agc.gov.bn — Legislation [secondary] fatf-gafi.org — Brunei

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Reputational Damage: Public sanctions and enforcement actions can severely damage a VASP's reputation.

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[primary] ambd.gov.bn — Guidance%20on%20AML%20CFT%20for%20VASPs [primary] agc.gov.bn — Legislation [secondary] fatf-gafi.org — Brunei

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AMBD Guidance on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) (Updated 14 September 2021)

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[primary] ambd.gov.bn — Guidance%20on%20AML%20CFT%20for%20VASPs [primary] agc.gov.bn — Legislation [secondary] fatf-gafi.org — Brunei

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Direct link (as of current search): https://www.ambd.gov.bn/SiteAssets/Guidance%20on%20AML%20CFT%20for%20VASPs.pdf

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[primary] ambd.gov.bn — Guidance%20on%20AML%20CFT%20for%20VASPs [primary] agc.gov.bn — Legislation [secondary] fatf-gafi.org — Brunei

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Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Order, 2011 (AMLA/CTFA 2011)

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[primary] ambd.gov.bn — Guidance%20on%20AML%20CFT%20for%20VASPs [primary] agc.gov.bn — Legislation [secondary] fatf-gafi.org — Brunei

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Often available on the AMBD's website under "Legislation" or through Brunei's Attorney General's Chambers website.

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[primary] ambd.gov.bn — Guidance%20on%20AML%20CFT%20for%20VASPs [primary] agc.gov.bn — Legislation [secondary] fatf-gafi.org — Brunei

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Example source (may require navigation): https://www.agc.gov.bn/SitePages/Legislation.aspx

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[primary] ambd.gov.bn — Guidance%20on%20AML%20CFT%20for%20VASPs [primary] agc.gov.bn — Legislation [secondary] fatf-gafi.org — Brunei

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FATF Mutual Evaluation Report of Brunei Darussalam (October 2021)

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[primary] ambd.gov.bn — Guidance%20on%20AML%20CFT%20for%20VASPs [primary] agc.gov.bn — Legislation [secondary] fatf-gafi.org — Brunei

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Confirms Brunei's implementation of FATF Recommendation 15 and the Travel Rule.

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[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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Tax Reporting

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Custody Requirements

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Stablecoin Regulation

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E-money/Payment Tokens: This is the most probable classification for stablecoins that are pegged to fiat currency (like the Brunei Dollar or USD) and are intended to be used for payments. If they meet the definition of "electronic money" or facilitate "payment services" under Brunei's payment systems legislation, they would fall into this category.

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[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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✅80%

Legislation: The primary legislation governing electronic money and payment services in Brunei is the Payment Systems Act, 2022. This Act provides the legal framework for the regulation, oversight, and supervision of payment systems and services in Brunei Darussalam.

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[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) regulates Brunei's capital market, administering the Securities Markets Order, 2013 and the Securities Markets Regulations, 2014, under its 'Capital Market' section at https://www.bdcb.gov.bn/regulatory/capital-market.

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[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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While the full text of the "Payment Systems Act, 2022" might not be directly available via a public BDCB URL, its existence and regulatory authority are confirmed by BDCB's mandate.

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[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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Securities: Less likely for standard fiat-pegged stablecoins used for payments. However, if a stablecoin offers features akin to an investment product, grants rights to profits, or is part of a complex financial instrument, it could potentially be classified as a security under the Securities Market Order, 2013.

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[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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Legislation: Securities Market Order, 2013.

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[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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One-to-one backing: Maintaining reserves equivalent to the value of stablecoins issued.

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[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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✅80%

Segregation of funds: Keeping customer funds separate from operational funds.

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[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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Permitted investments: Restrictions on how reserves can be invested (e.g., in low-risk, highly liquid assets).

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[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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The specific details would be outlined in BDCB's regulations or directives for licensed payment service providers.

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[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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✅80%

If classified as Securities: Reserve requirements might be different, focusing more on capital adequacy for the issuer and disclosure requirements for the security itself.

stablecoinif-classified-as-securities-reserve

[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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✅80%

Business model and operational soundness.

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[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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✅80%

Financial resources and capital adequacy.

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[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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Governance and risk management frameworks.

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[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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✅80%

Compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) requirements.

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[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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If classified as Securities: The issuer would need to comply with licensing and prospectus requirements under the Securities Market Order, 2013, for issuing or trading securities.

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[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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✅80%

If classified as E-money/Payment Tokens: E-money regulations typically grant users the right to redeem their electronic money at par value from the issuer at any time. The Payment Systems Act, 2022, would likely stipulate such redemption rights to ensure consumer protection and maintain the peg of the stablecoin to its underlying fiat currency.

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[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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✅80%

There are no specific rules in Brunei for algorithmic stablecoins.

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[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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Given their inherent volatility and lack of direct fiat-backed reserves, it is highly unlikely that an algorithmic stablecoin would be classified as e-money or a payment token under Brunei's current framework.

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[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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Such stablecoins would likely fall outside the regulated e-money framework, existing in an unregulated space, or potentially even be viewed with suspicion by regulators due to their higher risk profile and potential for instability, making issuance or use challenging in the regulated financial system. They might face implicit disincentives or warnings from the BDCB.

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[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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✅80%

Regardless of classification, any entity involved in issuing, exchanging, or transferring stablecoins would be subject to Brunei's comprehensive AML/CFT framework.

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[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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✅80%

Legislation: Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Order, 2011 (AMLA, 2011), and its subsequent amendments and associated directives.

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[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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✅80%

Financial institutions and any designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs) involved with virtual assets are required to implement robust Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, transaction monitoring, suspicious transaction reporting, and other AML/CFT measures.

stablecoinfinancial-institutions-and-any-designated

[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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✅80%

There is no publicly available information indicating that Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) is currently developing or actively exploring a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).

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[primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Payment Systems Oversight [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Securities Market [primary] bdcb.gov.bn — Aml Cft

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✅80%

Consequently, there are no articulated policies or frameworks regarding how a potential CBDC in Brunei would interact with privately issued stablecoins. Many central banks exploring CBDCs are also considering their relationship with private stablecoins, often viewing them as complementary or potentially competitive depending on their design and regulatory oversight.

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[primary] Capital Market - BDCB [primary] Securities Markets Regulations, 2015

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Securities Classification

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Bank of Brunei Darussalam (BDCB) – Primary regulator for banking, capital markets, and AML/CCapital Market - BDCB

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[primary] Capital Market - BDCB [primary] Securities Markets Regulations, 2015

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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – Oversees securities market regulations

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[primary] Capital Market - BDCB [primary] Capital Market - BDCB [primary] Securities Markets Regulations, 2015 [primary] Securities Markets Regulations, 2015 [secondary] Brunei Financial Sector in: IMF Staff Country Reports Volume 2023 Issue 347 (2023) [secondary] Brunei Financial Sector in: IMF Staff Country Reports Volume 2023 Issue 347 (2023) [secondary] In bid to diversify, Brunei aims for stock exchange by 2017 | Reuters [secondary] In bid to diversify, Brunei aims for stock exchange by 2017 | Reuters [secondary] Baiduri Capital | Baiduri Bank [secondary] Baiduri Capital | Baiduri Bank [secondary] Brunei Investment Agency — Grokipedia [secondary] Brunei Investment Agency — Grokipedia

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✅80%

Licensing Gap: Absence of dedicated cryptocurrency licensing leads to regulatory uncertainty.

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Enforcement Limitations: Limited enforcement capacity poses risks for market integrity.

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Tax Ambiguity: Lack of specific tax guidance creates compliance challenges.

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[primary] Capital Market - BDCB [primary] Securities Markets Regulations, 2015 [secondary] Brunei Financial Sector in: IMF Staff Country Reports Volume 2023 Issue 347 (2023) [secondary] In bid to diversify, Brunei aims for stock exchange by 2017 | Reuters [secondary] Baiduri Capital | Baiduri Bank [secondary] Brunei Investment Agency — Grokipedia

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✅80%

Brunei Financial Sector in: IMF Staff Country Reports Volume 2023 Issue 347 (2023)

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In bid to diversify, Brunei aims for stock exchange by 2017 | Reuters

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Brunei Investment Agency — Grokipedia

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Sanctions & Restrictions

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Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Brunei: Oversees AML/CFT compliance and receives reports from obliged entities. Website: https://www.fiu.gov.bn/

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❓70%

Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam (CIOB): Issues licenses for financial institutions and enforces AML/CFT rules. Website: https://www.ciob.gov.bn/

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❓70%

Ministry of Finance: Enacts and enforces financial regulations, including sanctions implementation.

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Cross-Border Transactions (Amendment) Ordinance, 2022 (Section 5): Mandates AML/CFT obligations for entities engaged in cross-border transactions, including those involving virtual assets.

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❓70%

Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act, 2016 (Act 11): Provides the legal basis for AML/CFT enforcement, defining offenses and penalties.

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FATF Status: Standard Monitoring (as of June 2025). Brunei is considered compliant with FATF recommendations.

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UN Sanctions: Brunei fully complies with UN Security Council resolutions and implements them domestically.

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[primary] EES [secondary] Guide to Brunei's Sanctions List — Castellum.AI [secondary] Brunei AML & Sanctions Compliance · ANQA Compliance [secondary] Financial Impact of Regulatory Sanctions on French Listed Companies [secondary] Brunei AML & Sanctions Compliance · ANQA Compliance [primary] EES [secondary] Guide to Brunei's Sanctions List — Castellum.AI

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Financial Impact of Regulatory Sanctions on French Listed Companies

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Brunei AML & Sanctions Compliance · ANQA Compliance

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Guide to Brunei's Sanctions List — Castellum.AI

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Brunei -- Custody Regulations Regulatory Overview

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Brunei -- AML/CFT Compliance Regulatory Overview

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