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Afghanistan vs Nigeria

Crypto regulation comparison

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Afghanistan

Afghanistan

Nigeria

Nigeria

Banned
Legal

Afghanistan effectively banned cryptocurrency in August 2022 under Taliban rule, declaring crypto 'haram' (forbidden). Authorities shut down 16 crypto exchanges in Herat and arrested traders. In 2024, enforcement intensified with provincial bans and public denouncements. Underground P2P trading persists despite the crackdown.

Nigeria has the highest crypto adoption rate in Africa and among the highest globally. After the CBN banned banks from servicing crypto exchanges in 2021 (driving activity to P2P), the ban was lifted in December 2023. The SEC Nigeria now regulates digital asset exchanges and issuances under its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP). Nigeria's progressive rates up to 25% applies to crypto disposals.

Tax Type None
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate Progressive: up to 25% (individuals) / 30% (companies)
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining No No
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Da Afghanistan Bank (Taliban administration)
Regulator SEC Nigeria, CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria)
Stablecoin Rules Not applicable — crypto banned
Stablecoin Rules Stablecoins subject to SEC digital asset rules
Key Points
  • Taliban banned crypto in August 2022, declaring it haram (forbidden)
  • 16 crypto exchanges shut down in Herat; traders arrested
  • 2024 provincial bans with public loudspeaker campaigns against crypto
  • Crypto was used during the 2021 transition period for fund transfers
  • Underground P2P trading persists for remittances despite ban
Key Points
  • CBN lifted the 2021 banking ban on crypto in December 2023
  • SEC Nigeria oversees VASPs under the Investments and Securities Act and ARIP
  • Progressive rates up to 25% applies to profits from crypto asset disposals according to Nigeria Tax Act 2025 (eff. Jan 2026)
  • Nigeria ranks among the top 5 globally for crypto adoption (Chainalysis index)
  • P2P trading dominates the market; Binance and other platforms face regulatory scrutiny
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