Jordan vs Kosovo
Crypto regulation comparison
Jordan
Kosovo
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.
Kosovo banned crypto mining in 2022 due to energy crisis but crypto trading remains legal. The Central Bank has warned about crypto risks.
Tax Type
Unclear
Tax Type
Income
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
0-10%
Exchanges
No
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
No
Regulator
CBJ (Central Bank of Jordan), JSC (Jordan Securities Commission)
Regulator
Central Bank of Kosovo
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
- Crypto mining banned in 2022 due to energy crisis
- Crypto trading and holding remain legal
- Central Bank has warned about crypto risks
- Income from crypto subject to taxation
- Growing crypto adoption despite mining ban