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Finland vs Niger

Crypto regulation comparison

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Finland

Finland

Niger

Niger

Legal
No Regulation

Cryptocurrency is legal in Finland and well-regulated by the FIN-FSA. Crypto gains are taxed as capital income at 30% (34% for gains exceeding €30,000). Finland is one of few EU countries that has actively enforced tax compliance on crypto through data requests to exchanges.

Niger has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. As a WAEMU member, it falls under BCEAO oversight.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 30-34%
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Finanssivalvonta (FIN-FSA)
Regulator BCEAO (Central Bank of West African States)
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • Crypto capital gains taxed at 30% (34% for gains over €30,000 per year)
  • FIN-FSA registers and supervises virtual currency providers under AML law
  • Finnish Tax Administration actively sends letters to crypto holders based on exchange data
  • Losses on crypto can be deducted from capital gains
  • MiCA framework applicable from December 2024
Key Points
  • No specific national cryptocurrency legislation
  • BCEAO provides regional monetary oversight
  • Part of the WAEMU monetary zone using the CFA franc
  • Very limited crypto adoption and internet access
  • No licensing framework for crypto businesses
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