---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "south_asia", "apg", "banned"]
aliases: ["AF", "AFG", "افغانستان"]
created: 2026-09-07
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 in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime since 2022, citing Sharia law as the basis for prohibition. The central bank focuses on traditional banking and monetary policy without mention of crypto regulation.

## 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 under current regime; infrastructure and energy conditions are poor for mining operations.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | very_unstable |
| Sanctions | Yes |
| Corruption Index | 16/100 |
| Ease of Business | very_difficult |
| Internet Freedom | not_free |
| Banking Access | very_restricted |
| Sanctions Programs Active | No |

### Recent Political Events

- 2022-08-15: Taliban takeover of Afghanistan — Led to ban on crypto trading and mining citing Sharia law, increasing regulatory uncertainty and risk.

## Enforcement

No detailed enforcement information available

## CBDC Status: none

## FAQ

### Is cryptocurrency legal in Afghanistan?

Cryptocurrency trading and mining are banned in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime since 2022, citing Sharia law as the basis for prohibition. The central bank focuses on traditional banking and monetary policy without mention of crypto regulation.

### 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: 2026-09-07.*

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