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Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Nigeria

Crypto regulation comparison

← Back to map | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Nigeria
Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Nigeria

Nigeria

Partially Regulated
Legal

Bosnia and Herzegovina has no comprehensive crypto legislation. The Central Bank warns crypto is not legal tender and banks cannot convert crypto to BAM. Crypto trading is legal. A 2024 AML law designates VASPs as obligated entities. Republika Srpska gave crypto legal status as digital records of value in 2022. Corporate tax on crypto is 10%.

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 Income
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 10%
Tax Rate Progressive: up to 25% (individuals) / 30% (companies)
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Regulator SEC Nigeria, CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria)
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation; 2024 AML law covers VASPs
Stablecoin Rules Stablecoins subject to SEC digital asset rules
Key Points
  • No comprehensive crypto legislation at state level
  • Central Bank warns crypto is not legal tender; banks cannot convert to BAM
  • 2024 AML/CFT law designates VASPs as obligated entities with KYC requirements
  • Republika Srpska gave crypto legal status as digital records in 2022
  • 10% corporate tax on crypto profits; exchange services VAT exempt
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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