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Nigeria vs Saudi Arabia

Crypto regulation comparison

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Nigeria

Nigeria

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

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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.

Saudi Arabia has an ambiguous but generally restrictive approach to cryptocurrency. SAMA has not licensed any crypto exchanges, and financial institutions are warned against dealing in crypto. However, crypto is not explicitly banned by law, and Saudi Arabia has participated in blockchain initiatives (Project Aber with the UAE central bank). No personal income or capital gains tax exists in Saudi Arabia.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type None
Tax Rate Progressive: up to 25% (individuals) / 30% (companies)
Tax Rate 0%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator SEC Nigeria, CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria)
Regulator SAMA (Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority), CMA Saudi Arabia
Stablecoin Rules Stablecoins subject to SEC digital asset rules
Stablecoin Rules No regulation; crypto trading not authorized
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
  • SAMA has not authorized or licensed any cryptocurrency exchanges
  • Financial institutions warned against crypto transactions
  • Crypto not explicitly banned but not regulated; exists in a legal gray area
  • No personal income or capital gains tax in Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi Arabia participated in CBDC experiments (Project Aber with UAE)
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