Jordan vs Liechtenstein
Crypto regulation comparison
Jordan
Liechtenstein
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.
Liechtenstein's Blockchain Act (TVTG) effective since 2020 is among the world's most comprehensive crypto frameworks. The FMA supervises registered TT service providers. Adapted for EU MiCAR in 2025.
Tax Type
Unclear
Tax Type
Income
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
1-8%
Exchanges
No
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
CBJ (Central Bank of Jordan), JSC (Jordan Securities Commission)
Regulator
Financial Market Authority (FMA)
Stablecoin Rules
Not specifically regulated; CBJ does not endorse any crypto
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under TVTG and MiCAR
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
- Blockchain Act (TVTG) adopted unanimously in 2019, effective Jan 2020
- Token Container Model enables tokenization of any asset or right
- FMA registers and supervises all TT service providers
- EEA MiCAR Implementation Act entered into force Feb 2025
- First country with comprehensive blockchain-specific legislation
