Jordan vs Mongolia
Crypto regulation comparison
Jordan
Mongolia
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.
Mongolia adopted the Law on Virtual Asset Service Providers (VPSP) in December 2021, establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework. The Financial Regulatory Commission (FRC) registers and supervises crypto exchanges. Over 12 licensed exchanges serve 850,000+ customers. Crypto mining is legal and growing, with tax incentives for renewable energy use.
Tax Type
Unclear
Tax Type
Income
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
10-25%
Exchanges
No
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
CBJ (Central Bank of Jordan), JSC (Jordan Securities Commission)
Regulator
Financial Regulatory Commission (FRC) of Mongolia
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
- Law on Virtual Asset Service Providers (VPSP) adopted December 2021
- FRC registers and supervises crypto exchanges under VPSP law
- Over 12 licensed exchanges serving 850,000+ customers
- Crypto exchange income is taxable and exempt from VAT
- Mongolia launched blockchain-based OTC securities trading in 2025