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Jamaica vs Niger

Crypto regulation comparison

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Jamaica

Jamaica

Niger

Niger

No Regulation
No Regulation

Jamaica has no specific cryptocurrency legislation. The Bank of Jamaica does not regulate or endorse crypto but has not banned it. Jamaica launched its own CBDC, JAM-DEX, in 2022 through the National Commercial Bank. Crypto exists in a legal gray area with no dedicated framework.

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

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type None
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator BOJ (Bank of Jamaica), FSC
Regulator BCEAO (Central Bank of West African States)
Stablecoin Rules BOJ launched JAM-DEX CBDC; no private stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation or regulatory framework
  • BOJ does not recognize crypto as legal tender but has not banned it
  • Jamaica launched the JAM-DEX CBDC in 2022
  • FSC Jamaica has not issued specific guidance on crypto asset regulation
  • Tax treatment of crypto gains is unclear due to lack of specific guidance
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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