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Ireland vs Kenya

Crypto regulation comparison

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Ireland

Ireland

Kenya

Kenya

Legal
No Regulation

Cryptocurrency is legal in Ireland and subject to a 33% capital gains tax, one of the higher rates in the EU. The Central Bank of Ireland supervises VASPs under AML regulations, and Ireland follows the EU's MiCA framework. Ireland's status as a European tech hub has attracted crypto businesses.

Kenya has no comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation, though it is one of Africa's leading crypto markets by adoption. The Central Bank has issued warnings but no formal ban. Kenya's 2023 Finance Act introduced a 3% Digital Asset Tax on income from digital asset transfers, signaling growing regulatory attention.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type Varies
Tax Rate 33%
Tax Rate 1.5-3% (proposed digital asset tax)
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Central Bank of Ireland, Revenue Commissioners
Regulator CBK (Central Bank of Kenya), CMA (Capital Markets Authority)
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • 33% capital gains tax on crypto profits (CGT), with an annual exemption of €1,270
  • Income from crypto mining, staking, or airdrops may be treated as income tax
  • Central Bank of Ireland registers VASPs under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering) Act
  • MiCA framework applicable from December 2024
  • Ireland hosts European headquarters of several major crypto firms
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation, but the 2023 Finance Act introduced a 3% Digital Asset Tax
  • CBK has issued multiple warnings about crypto but has not imposed a ban
  • CMA considering a framework for digital asset regulation
  • Kenya consistently ranks among the top countries globally for crypto adoption (P2P volume)
  • M-Pesa mobile money dominance shapes how Kenyans access crypto via P2P exchanges
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