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Cambodia vs Nigeria

Crypto regulation comparison

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Cambodia

Cambodia

Nigeria

Nigeria

Restricted
Legal

Cambodia has a restrictive stance on cryptocurrency. The National Bank of Cambodia prohibits banks and financial institutions from dealing in crypto, and unlicensed crypto businesses are illegal. However, the government has shown interest in blockchain technology and launched Bakong, a CBDC-like payment system.

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 National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), SERC
Regulator SEC Nigeria, CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria)
Stablecoin Rules Bakong (CBDC) promoted as alternative; private stablecoins not specifically regulated
Stablecoin Rules Stablecoins subject to SEC digital asset rules
Key Points
  • NBC issued a 2018 directive prohibiting banks from dealing in cryptocurrency
  • Unlicensed crypto exchanges and trading platforms are banned
  • Bakong digital payment system launched in 2020 using blockchain technology
  • SERC (Securities and Exchange Regulator) has discussed regulating crypto as digital assets
  • Despite restrictions, peer-to-peer crypto usage remains significant
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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