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Afghanistan vs Saudi Arabia

Crypto regulation comparison

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Afghanistan

Afghanistan

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Banned
Restricted

Afghanistan effectively banned cryptocurrency in August 2022 under Taliban rule, declaring crypto 'haram' (forbidden). Authorities shut down 16 crypto exchanges in Herat and arrested traders. In 2024, enforcement intensified with provincial bans and public denouncements. Underground P2P trading persists despite the crackdown.

Saudi Arabia has an ambiguous but generally restrictive approach to cryptocurrency. SAMA has not licensed any crypto exchanges, and financial institutions are warned against dealing in crypto. However, crypto is not explicitly banned by law, and Saudi Arabia has participated in blockchain initiatives (Project Aber with the UAE central bank). No personal income or capital gains tax exists in Saudi Arabia.

Tax Type None
Tax Type None
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 0%
Exchanges No No
Exchanges No No
Mining No No
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Da Afghanistan Bank (Taliban administration)
Regulator SAMA (Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority), CMA Saudi Arabia
Stablecoin Rules Not applicable — crypto banned
Stablecoin Rules No regulation; crypto trading not authorized
Key Points
  • Taliban banned crypto in August 2022, declaring it haram (forbidden)
  • 16 crypto exchanges shut down in Herat; traders arrested
  • 2024 provincial bans with public loudspeaker campaigns against crypto
  • Crypto was used during the 2021 transition period for fund transfers
  • Underground P2P trading persists for remittances despite ban
Key Points
  • SAMA has not authorized or licensed any cryptocurrency exchanges
  • Financial institutions warned against crypto transactions
  • Crypto not explicitly banned but not regulated; exists in a legal gray area
  • No personal income or capital gains tax in Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi Arabia participated in CBDC experiments (Project Aber with UAE)
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