Key takeaways

• Bolivia’s crypto policy evolved from an outright ban in 2014 to partial adoption by March 2025, with significant regulatory changes in 2024.
• The Banco Central de Bolivia (BCB) initially banned cryptocurrencies to protect the national currency, the Boliviano, but lifted the ban in June 2024, allowing transactions via authorized electronic means.
• As of March 2025, state energy firms were reportedly planning to use cryptocurrencies for fuel imports, reflecting economic adaptation and financial modernization.
• Bolivia’s crypto policy evolution aligns with wider crypto regulations in Latin America, where countries are gradually integrating digital currency policies into their financial systems.

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