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Jordan vs South Africa

Crypto regulation comparison

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Jordan

Jordan

South Africa

South Africa

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.

South Africa has embraced crypto regulation. In 2022, the FSCA declared crypto assets as financial products under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act, requiring crypto service providers to obtain FSCA licenses. SARS taxes crypto gains under capital gains tax (up to 18% effective rate for individuals) or income tax depending on trading frequency. South Africa is the largest crypto market in Africa.

Tax Type Unclear
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 18% (effective max ~18%)
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining No No
Regulator CBJ (Central Bank of Jordan), JSC (Jordan Securities Commission)
Regulator FSCA (Financial Sector Conduct Authority), SARB (South African Reserve Bank)
Stablecoin Rules Not specifically regulated; CBJ does not endorse any crypto
Stablecoin Rules Crypto assets declared financial products under FAIS; stablecoins included
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 declared a financial product under FAIS Act (2022); service providers must be FSCA-licensed
  • FSCA began licensing crypto asset service providers (CASPs) in 2023
  • Capital gains taxed at effective rate up to 18% (45% max marginal rate × 40% inclusion)
  • Frequent trading may be classified as income and taxed at marginal rates (up to 45%)
  • SARB regulates cross-border crypto transactions under exchange control regulations
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