Jordan vs North Macedonia
Crypto regulation comparison
Jordan
North Macedonia
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.
North Macedonia has no dedicated cryptocurrency legislation. Crypto is not prohibited and operates in a regulatory gray area. The general flat 10% income tax rate may apply to crypto profits. The government is working toward EU MiCA alignment and plans to license crypto exchanges by 2025-2026.
Tax Type
Unclear
Tax Type
Income
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
10%
Exchanges
No
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
CBJ (Central Bank of Jordan), JSC (Jordan Securities Commission)
Regulator
National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia
Stablecoin Rules
Not specifically regulated; CBJ does not endorse any crypto
Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin regulation
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
- No dedicated cryptocurrency legislation
- Central bank has acknowledged crypto without banning it
- General flat 10% personal income tax rate may apply to crypto profits
- Government working toward licensing crypto exchanges by 2025-2026
- Working toward EU candidacy and alignment with MiCA regulation