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Iran vs Nigeria

Crypto regulation comparison

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Iran

Iran

Nigeria

Nigeria

Restricted
Legal

Iran has a complex stance on cryptocurrency. Crypto mining is legal and licensed by the Ministry of Industry, but using crypto for domestic payments is banned by the CBI. The government has explored using crypto for international trade to circumvent sanctions. Mining operations are periodically shut down during energy shortages.

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 Unclear
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate Progressive: up to 25% (individuals) / 30% (companies)
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator CBI (Central Bank of Iran), Ministry of Industry
Regulator SEC Nigeria, CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria)
Stablecoin Rules Not applicable; crypto payments and trading domestically restricted
Stablecoin Rules Stablecoins subject to SEC digital asset rules
Key Points
  • Crypto mining is legal and licensed by the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade
  • CBI bans using crypto as a domestic payment method
  • Licensed miners must sell mined crypto to the CBI or authorized exporters
  • Government has explored crypto for sanctions evasion in international trade
  • Mining farms periodically shut down during summer/winter energy demand peaks
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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