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Nigeria vs Ukraine

Crypto regulation comparison

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Nigeria

Nigeria

Ukraine

Ukraine

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.

Ukraine passed the 'On Virtual Assets' law in 2022, establishing a legal framework for crypto. The NSSMC is designated as the primary regulator for virtual assets. Crypto gained significance during the Russia-Ukraine war, with Ukraine receiving over $100 million in crypto donations. Tax rules specify 18% income tax plus 1.5% military levy on crypto gains. Full implementation of the regulatory framework has been delayed due to the ongoing conflict.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate Progressive: up to 25% (individuals) / 30% (companies)
Tax Rate 18% + 1.5% military levy
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator SEC Nigeria, CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria)
Regulator NSSMC (National Securities and Stock Market Commission), NBU
Stablecoin Rules Stablecoins subject to SEC digital asset rules
Stablecoin Rules Under development in virtual assets legislation
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
  • Virtual Assets law passed in 2022, establishing legal status for crypto
  • NSSMC designated as primary regulator for virtual assets; NBU handles stablecoins
  • 18% personal income tax + 1.5% military levy on crypto gains (19.5% total)
  • Over $100M in crypto donations received during Russia-Ukraine war
  • Full regulatory implementation delayed due to ongoing conflict
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