---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "south_asia", "apg", "banned"]
aliases: ["AF", "AFG", "افغانستان"]
created: 2026-06-01
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--afghanistan]]"]
sources:
  - name: "https://www.dab.gov.af"
    url: "https://www.dab.gov.af"
    type: "official"
---

#  Afghanistan (AF) — Crypto Regulation

> Cryptocurrency trading and mining are banned under the Taliban regime since 2022, citing Sharia law as the basis for prohibition. No regulatory framework supports crypto activities in Afghanistan.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Banned |
| Risk Score | 100/100 (Very High Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Moderate |
| Region | [[domain--asia-pacific|south asia]] |
| Currency | [[entity--afn|AFN]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | N/A |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | N/A |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | N/A |
| Staking Tax | N/A |
| Airdrop Tax | N/A |

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | No |
| Regulator | [[entity--dab|DAB]] |
| Framework | Taliban regime banned crypto trading (2022); Sharia law cited as basis |
| Ease | very_complex |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | No |
| Travel Rule | No |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | non_compliant |

## DeFi

**Status:** Banned

## Stablecoins

**Status:** Banned

## NFTs

**Status:** Banned

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | No |
| Electricity Cost | $0.08/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 20% |
| Climate | arid |
| Infrastructure | poor |

Crypto mining is banned by the Taliban regime. Electricity cost is moderate but infrastructure is poor and unreliable. Mining activities are not permitted.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | Yes |
| Corruption Index | 16/100 |
| Ease of Business | very_difficult |
| Internet Freedom | not_free |
| Banking Access | very_restricted |

## Enforcement

No detailed enforcement information available

## CBDC Status: none

## FAQ

### Is cryptocurrency legal in Afghanistan?

Cryptocurrency trading and mining are banned under the Taliban regime since 2022, citing Sharia law as the basis for prohibition. No regulatory framework supports crypto activities in Afghanistan.

### What is the FATF status of Afghanistan?

Afghanistan is classified by FATF as: non_compliant.

### What is the AML/KYC regime in Afghanistan?

KYC is not universally mandated.

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.dev/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-06-01.*

**Sources:**
- [https://www.dab.gov.af](https://www.dab.gov.af)