Kenya vs Saint Kitts and Nevis
Crypto regulation comparison
Kenya
Saint Kitts and Nevis
No Regulation
Legal
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.
Saint Kitts and Nevis has taken a crypto-friendly approach. No income or capital gains tax. The country accepts crypto for citizenship by investment.
Tax Type
Varies
Tax Type
No tax
Tax Rate
1.5-3% (proposed digital asset tax)
Tax Rate
0%
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
CBK (Central Bank of Kenya), CMA (Capital Markets Authority)
Regulator
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Financial Services Regulatory Commission
Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin regulation
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
Key Points
- Crypto-friendly regulatory approach
- No income or capital gains tax
- Citizenship by investment accepts cryptocurrency
- ECCB provides regional monetary oversight
- Growing digital economy initiatives