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RESEARCH: Brunei cryptocurrency and digital asset securities regulatory requirements

# RESEARCH: Brunei Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Securities Regulatory Requirements

Executive Summary

Cryptocurrencies and digital asset securities in Brunei are subject to a fragmented regulatory framework primarily overseen by the Bank of Brunei Darussalam (BDCB). As of 2025–2026, no dedicated cryptocurrency licensing regime exists; instead, activities fall under broader financial services regulations, notably the Securities Exchange Act and anti-money laundering (AML) directives. The BDCB issues licenses for capital market intermediaries, but specific crypto‑related licenses are absent. The Brunei Investment Agency (BIA), a sovereign wealth fund, does not directly regulate digital assets. Practical reality shows limited enforcement against unlicensed crypto activities due to resource constraints and the low priority assigned to this sector by regulators. No entities have been officially licensed for cryptocurrency operations as of 2025–2026.Brunei - United States Department of State

Regulatory Framework

Regulatory Bodies

Licensing Requirements

No specific licenses are issued for cryptocurrency operations; activities are treated under existing capital market licenses.Securities Markets Regulations, 2015

AML/KYC Requirements

Regulated entities must comply with AML/CFT requirements as outlined in the Capital Markets Regulations and AML/CFT Guidelines issued by the BDCB.0001104659-21-023299.txt

Enforcement Actions

Enforcement actions against unlicensed cryptocurrency activities are rare due to limited regulatory resources and sector priority.Brunei - United States Department of State

Tax Treatment

Cryptocurrency transactions are subject to income tax on gains, with no specific tax regime for digital assets as of 2025–2026.Brunei Financial Sector in: IMF Staff Country Reports Volume 2023 Issue 347 (2023)

Key Gaps & Risks

  1. Licensing Gap: Absence of dedicated cryptocurrency licensing leads to regulatory uncertainty.
  2. Enforcement Limitations: Limited enforcement capacity poses risks for market integrity.
  3. Tax Ambiguity: Lack of specific tax guidance creates compliance challenges.

Sources:

Brunei - United States Department of State Brunei - United States Department of State Capital Market - BDCB Capital Market - BDCB securities and exchange commission securities and exchange commission Securities Markets Regulations, 2015 Securities Markets Regulations, 2015 0001104659-21-023299.txt 0001104659-21-023299.txt Brunei - United States Department of State Brunei - United States Department of State Brunei Financial Sector in: IMF Staff Country Reports Volume 2023 Issue 347 (2023) Brunei Financial Sector in: IMF Staff Country Reports Volume 2023 Issue 347 (2023) In bid to diversify, Brunei aims for stock exchange by 2017 | Reuters In bid to diversify, Brunei aims for stock exchange by 2017 | Reuters Baiduri Capital | Baiduri Bank Baiduri Capital | Baiduri Bank Brunei Investment Agency — Grokipedia Brunei Investment Agency — Grokipedia

Licensing Requirements

AML/KYC Requirements

Sources

Source Data

80%

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

[primary] Capital Market - BDCB [primary] securities and exchange commission [primary] Securities Markets Regulations, 2015 [primary] sec.gov — 0001104659 21 023299.txt
80%

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – Oversees securities market regulationssecurities and exchange commission

[primary] Capital Market - BDCB [primary] securities and exchange commission [primary] Securities Markets Regulations, 2015 [primary] sec.gov — 0001104659 21 023299.txt
80%

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

[primary] Brunei - United States Department of State [primary] Brunei - United States Department of State [primary] Capital Market - BDCB [primary] Capital Market - BDCB [primary] securities and exchange commission [primary] securities and exchange commission [primary] Securities Markets Regulations, 2015 [primary] Securities Markets Regulations, 2015 [primary] sec.gov — 0001104659 21 023299.txt [primary] sec.gov — 0001104659 21 023299.txt [primary] Brunei - United States Department of State [primary] Brunei - United States Department of State [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
80%

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

[primary] Brunei - United States Department of State [primary] Brunei - United States Department of State [primary] Capital Market - BDCB [primary] Capital Market - BDCB [primary] securities and exchange commission [primary] securities and exchange commission [primary] Securities Markets Regulations, 2015 [primary] Securities Markets Regulations, 2015 [primary] sec.gov — 0001104659 21 023299.txt [primary] sec.gov — 0001104659 21 023299.txt [primary] Brunei - United States Department of State [primary] Brunei - United States Department of State [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
80%

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

[primary] Brunei - United States Department of State [primary] Brunei - United States Department of State [primary] Capital Market - BDCB [primary] Capital Market - BDCB [primary] securities and exchange commission [primary] securities and exchange commission [primary] Securities Markets Regulations, 2015 [primary] Securities Markets Regulations, 2015 [primary] sec.gov — 0001104659 21 023299.txt [primary] sec.gov — 0001104659 21 023299.txt [primary] Brunei - United States Department of State [primary] Brunei - United States Department of State [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
80%

Brunei - United States Department of State

[primary] Brunei - United States Department of State [primary] Capital Market - BDCB [primary] securities and exchange commission [primary] Securities Markets Regulations, 2015 [primary] sec.gov — 0001104659 21 023299.txt [primary] Brunei - United States Department of State [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
80%

Brunei - United States Department of State

[primary] Brunei - United States Department of State [primary] Capital Market - BDCB [primary] securities and exchange commission [primary] Securities Markets Regulations, 2015 [primary] sec.gov — 0001104659 21 023299.txt [primary] Brunei - United States Department of State [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
80%

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

[primary] Brunei - United States Department of State [primary] Capital Market - BDCB [primary] securities and exchange commission [primary] Securities Markets Regulations, 2015 [primary] sec.gov — 0001104659 21 023299.txt [primary] Brunei - United States Department of State [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
80%

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

[primary] Brunei - United States Department of State [primary] Capital Market - BDCB [primary] securities and exchange commission [primary] Securities Markets Regulations, 2015 [primary] sec.gov — 0001104659 21 023299.txt [primary] Brunei - United States Department of State [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
80%

Brunei Investment Agency — Grokipedia

[primary] Brunei - United States Department of State [primary] Capital Market - BDCB [primary] securities and exchange commission [primary] Securities Markets Regulations, 2015 [primary] sec.gov — 0001104659 21 023299.txt [primary] Brunei - United States Department of State [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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