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Nigeria vs Uzbekistan

Crypto regulation comparison

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Nigeria

Nigeria

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan

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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.

Uzbekistan has actively regulated crypto since 2018, when it established the NAPM (initially NAPCI) to oversee virtual assets. Licensed crypto exchanges operate in a regulatory sandbox. Individual crypto trading profits are exempt from tax. Uzbekistan has also established a state-backed mining pool and licensing regime for miners, leveraging its energy resources.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type None
Tax Rate Progressive: up to 25% (individuals) / 30% (companies)
Tax Rate 0%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator SEC Nigeria, CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria)
Regulator NAPM (National Agency for Prospective Projects)
Stablecoin Rules Stablecoins subject to SEC digital asset rules
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under NAPM virtual asset 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
  • NAPM oversees virtual asset regulation and licensing
  • Licensed exchanges operate under regulatory framework since 2018
  • Individual crypto trading exempt from income tax
  • State-backed mining pool and licensing for crypto miners
  • Only licensed platforms can offer crypto services; unlicensed platforms blocked
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