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Nigeria vs Poland

Crypto regulation comparison

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Nigeria

Nigeria

Poland

Poland

Legal
Legal

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.

Cryptocurrency is legal and regulated in Poland. Crypto capital gains are taxed at a flat 19% rate. The KNF (Polish Financial Supervision Authority) oversees crypto-related financial services, and VASPs must register for AML compliance. Poland has a growing crypto community and several domestic exchanges. MiCA applies from December 2024.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate Progressive: up to 25% (individuals) / 30% (companies)
Tax Rate 19%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator SEC Nigeria, CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria)
Regulator KNF (Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego)
Stablecoin Rules Stablecoins subject to SEC digital asset rules
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
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
Key Points
  • Flat 19% tax on crypto capital gains (PIT-38 annual declaration)
  • Crypto-to-crypto transactions are not taxable events; only fiat conversions trigger tax
  • VASPs must register in the AML register maintained by the Tax Administration Chamber
  • KNF oversees market conduct and consumer protection for crypto services
  • MiCA framework applicable from December 2024
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