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International editorial baseline · 2026-08-11
Next review: 2026-11-11
International virtual-asset standards, crypto tax reporting framework, and adoption methodology. Local rules can change; verify with the relevant authority before acting.
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| Country | Users / investors | Adoption | P2P Vol. | Status | Exchange |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇠Western SaharaYou | No official figure | No official figure | No official figure | Verify | Verify |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | No official figure | No official figure | No official figure | Regulated | — |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | >5.8M holders (SARS, 2024) | No official figure | No official figure | Regulated | — |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | No official figure | No official figure | No official figure | Regulated | — |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | No official figure | 1.3% current holders (AMMC survey, 2024) | No official figure | Access restricted | — |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | No official figure | No official figure | No official figure | Banned | — |
| 🇬🇠Ghana | >3M users (BoG policy position, 2026) | No official figure | No official figure | Regulated | — |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | No official figure | No official figure | No official figure | Access restricted | — |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | No official figure | No official figure | No official figure | Access restricted | — |
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