Jordan vs Turkmenistan
Crypto regulation comparison
Jordan
Turkmenistan
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.
Turkmenistan enacted the Law on Virtual Assets effective January 2026, legalizing crypto exchanges and mining under Central Bank licensing. Crypto is treated as property, not legal tender.
Tax Type
Unclear
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
No
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
CBJ (Central Bank of Jordan), JSC (Jordan Securities Commission)
Regulator
Central Bank of Turkmenistan
Stablecoin Rules
Not specifically regulated; CBJ does not endorse any crypto
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under Virtual Assets Law
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 Assets enacted November 2025, effective January 2026
- Crypto exchanges and mining require Central Bank licensing
- Crypto treated as property, not legal tender
- Banks prohibited from directly providing crypto services
- Low electricity costs attract mining operations