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Jordan vs Kazakhstan

Crypto regulation comparison

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Jordan

Jordan

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan

Restricted
Legal

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.

Kazakhstan has a dual approach to crypto regulation. The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) operates as a regulated sandbox where licensed crypto exchanges can operate under AFSA supervision. Outside the AIFC, crypto regulation is more restrictive. Kazakhstan became a major mining hub after China's ban but has since tightened mining regulations.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 10%
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator CBJ (Central Bank of Jordan), JSC (Jordan Securities Commission)
Regulator AFSA (Astana Financial Services Authority), NBK (National Bank of Kazakhstan)
Stablecoin Rules Not specifically regulated; CBJ does not endorse any crypto
Stablecoin Rules AIFC (Astana International Financial Centre) has its own framework for digital assets including stablecoins
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
Key Points
  • AIFC provides a regulatory sandbox for licensed crypto exchanges and businesses
  • Mining is legal and licensed, with a specific tax on electricity consumption for miners
  • Kazakhstan became the world's second-largest Bitcoin mining country after China's 2021 ban
  • 2022 mining crackdown introduced stricter licensing and energy consumption taxes
  • Outside AIFC, domestic crypto payments and exchanges face greater restrictions
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