Belarus vs Jordan
Crypto regulation comparison
Belarus
Jordan
Legal
Restricted
Belarus legalized cryptocurrency through Decree No. 8 (2017), creating a favorable environment in the Hi-Tech Park special economic zone. As of 2025, crypto transactions via HTP residents remain tax-exempt, while transactions on foreign platforms are taxed at 13%. A crypto bank framework was introduced in 2026.
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
Varies
Tax Type
Unclear
Tax Rate
0% (HTP) / 13% (foreign platforms)
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
No
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Hi-Tech Park (HTP), National Bank of the Republic of Belarus
Regulator
CBJ (Central Bank of Jordan), JSC (Jordan Securities Commission)
Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
Not specifically regulated; CBJ does not endorse any crypto
Key Points
- Decree No. 8 'On the Development of the Digital Economy' legalized crypto in 2017
- Income from crypto via HTP residents and mining remains tax-exempt; 13% tax on foreign platform transactions since 2025
- Crypto exchanges and businesses must operate through Hi-Tech Park residency
- Mining is legal and considered a business activity
- HTP preferential regime extended until 2049; crypto bank framework introduced in 2026
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