Nepal prohibits crypto at the level of the underlying asset, and since 2024 the prohibition is criminal. Nepal Rastra Bank's own published FAQ answer states that trading cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin is illegal in Nepal and that such trading is not permitted because it has received no legal recognition. FIU-Nepal, the financial intelligence unit inside Nepal Rastra Bank, restates the position in its Strategic Analysis Report on Virtual Assets, 2025: Nepal's legal framework prohibits all virtual asset activities.
The contract itself does not change by geography: a XMR perpetual settles in USDC everywhere.
The legal status above rules out a trading route for Monero exposure from Nepal.
General capital gains tax on the disposal of assets such as shares and immovable property is 10% for individuals in Nepal.
Trading XMR from Nepal: banned.
Regulator for Monero trading in Nepal: Nepal Rastra Bank.
General capital gains tax on the disposal of assets such as shares and immovable property is 10% for individuals in Nepal.
The Nepal Rastra Bank outlawed all activities related to virtual currencies, including mining, on January 23, 2022.