Banco Central de Costa Rica
Costa Rica's central bank, monetary authority, and national payment-system administrator
Costa Rica's central bank, responsible for monetary stability and the safety and efficiency of the national payment system, including SINPE administration. BCCR has published representative research and legal-status analysis of cryptoasset use in Costa Rica. Its materials distinguish cryptoassets from legal tender; research or payment-system oversight does not approve a private exchange, wallet, stablecoin, or card.