Montenegro vs Niger
Crypto regulation comparison
Montenegro
Niger
Legal
No Regulation
Montenegro has no specific crypto law but crypto is not prohibited. Working toward EU candidacy and potential MiCA alignment. Capital gains taxed under general provisions.
Niger has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. As a WAEMU member, it falls under BCEAO oversight.
Tax Type
Capital gains
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
9-15%
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Central Bank of Montenegro, Capital Market Authority
Regulator
BCEAO (Central Bank of West African States)
Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation but crypto is legal
- Working toward EU candidacy and MiCA alignment
- Capital gains on crypto taxed at 9-15%
- Central Bank has acknowledged crypto without banning it
- Growing interest in crypto-friendly policies
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