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Nigeria vs Senegal

Crypto regulation comparison

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Nigeria

Nigeria

Senegal

Senegal

Legal
No Regulation

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.

Senegal has no specific national cryptocurrency legislation. As a WAEMU member, the BCEAO does not recognize crypto as legal tender and has issued warnings about risks. Crypto is not illegal but operates without legal protection. BCEAO tightened foreign exchange controls in 2024, and fintech firms now require licenses under BCEAO Instruction 001-01-2024.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type None
Tax Rate Progressive: up to 25% (individuals) / 30% (companies)
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator SEC Nigeria, CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria)
Regulator BCEAO (Central Bank of West African States)
Stablecoin Rules Stablecoins subject to SEC digital asset rules
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
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
  • No specific national cryptocurrency legislation
  • Crypto not illegal but BCEAO has issued warnings about risks
  • Part of the WAEMU monetary zone using the CFA franc
  • BCEAO tightened foreign exchange controls and AML requirements in 2024
  • Fintech firms now require BCEAO licenses under Instruction 001-01-2024
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