Azerbaijan vs Jordan
Crypto regulation comparison
Azerbaijan
Jordan
Partially Regulated
Restricted
Azerbaijan has no specific cryptocurrency legislation but crypto is not banned. Crypto profits are taxable at 14% income tax. The Central Bank is drafting a comprehensive digital asset framework expected by end of 2025, modeled on international best practices. A regulatory sandbox is being developed.
Jordan restricts cryptocurrency use. The Central Bank of Jordan has issued multiple warnings against crypto use and prohibits banks and financial institutions from dealing in it. The JSC does not recognize crypto as a financial instrument. However, private ownership is not explicitly criminalized.
Tax Type
Income
Tax Type
Unclear
Tax Rate
14%
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
No
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Central Bank of Azerbaijan
Regulator
CBJ (Central Bank of Jordan), JSC (Jordan Securities Commission)
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
Not specifically regulated; CBJ does not endorse any crypto
Key Points
- No specific crypto legislation; operates in legal gray area
- Crypto profits taxable at 14% income tax
- Central Bank drafting comprehensive digital asset framework
- Manat is the only legal tender per 1995 Constitution
- Regulatory sandbox being developed for virtual assets
Key Points
- CBJ prohibits banks and payment companies from dealing in cryptocurrency
- JSC does not recognize or regulate crypto as a security or financial instrument
- Multiple government warnings issued advising against crypto investment
- Private ownership of crypto is not explicitly criminalized
- Jordan has explored blockchain for government services but remains cautious on crypto trading