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Nigeria
CRYPTO MATURITY: From Shadow Economy to SEC Licensing & Taxation
African Bitcoin Institute
December 17, 2025
For years, the Nigerian Bitcoin market operated in a paradox: it was one of the world’s most active crypto populations thriving under a banking ban. By late 2025, that narrative has fundamentally shifted. The “Wild West” era is closing, replaced by a structured, regulated, and taxable environment that legitimizes the industry while introducing new friction points for everyday traders.