Algeria

Algeria has no specific cryptocurrency regulation.

Overview

StatusBanned
Risk Score82/100 (Very High Risk)
Regionafrica west
CurrencyDZD

Tax Information

Capital Gains (Personal)N/A - crypto banned
Capital Gains (Corporate)N/A
VAT on CryptoNo
Staking TaxN/A
Airdrop TaxN/A

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

Licensing & Registration

RequiredNo
RegulatorBA
FrameworkLaw No. 25-10 (24 July 2025, Official Journal No. 48) - criminalises all virtual asset activities including issuance, purchase, sale, possession, use, mining, wallet operation, and advertising; supersedes Finance Law 2018 Art. 117
Easevery_complex

Enforcement Activity

Level: Moderate

No detailed enforcement information available

AML / KYC

KYC RequiredYes
Travel RuleNo
FATF MemberNo
FATF Statusgrey_list
FATF BodyMENAFATF
Suspicious-Activity ReportingNo

DeFi, Stablecoins & NFTs

Status: Unknown

Stablecoins

Status: Unknown

NFTs

Status: Banned

Mining

LegalNo
Electricity Cost$0.03/kWh
Renewable Energy15%
Infrastructurepoor

Mining is banned under Finance Law 2018 Article 117. Electricity cost is low but infrastructure is poor and renewable share is limited.

Geopolitical Risk

Sanctions

Sources

Frequently Asked Questions

Is cryptocurrency legal in Algeria?

Algeria has no specific cryptocurrency regulation.

What is the FATF status of Algeria?

Algeria is classified by FATF as: grey_list.

What is the AML/KYC regime in Algeria?

KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.

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Last reviewed: 2026-06-01 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map

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