---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "africa_west", "menafatf", "banned"]
aliases: ["DZ", "DZA", "الجزائر"]
created: 2026-09-12
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--algeria]]"]
sources:
  - name: "https://www.bank-of-algeria.dz"
    url: "https://www.bank-of-algeria.dz"
    type: "official"
  - name: "joradp.dz"
    url: "https://www.joradp.dz/FTP/JO-FRANCAIS/2025/F2025048.pdf"
    type: "reference"
  - name: "Journal Officiel No. 76 of 2017: Loi de finances pour 2018, Art. 117 (ban on virtual currency)"
    url: "https://www.joradp.dz/FTP/JO-FRANCAIS/2017/F2017076.pdf"
    type: "official"
---

#  Algeria (DZ): Crypto Regulation

> Algeria bans virtual assets. Law No. 25-10 of 24 July 2025 makes it a criminal offence to issue, buy, sell, use, hold, trade or promote virtual assets, to create or operate crypto exchange platforms, or to mine cryptocurrency, adding to the 2018 Finance Law ban on virtual currency.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Banned |
| Risk Score | 82/100 (Very High Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Moderate |
| Region | [[domain--africa|africa west]] |
| Currency | [[entity--dzd|DZD]] |

## Tax

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

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | No |
| Regulator | [[entity--ba|BA]] |
| Framework | Law No. 25-10 of 24 July 2025 (Official Journal No. 48) amending Law No. 05-01 on AML/CFT: new Art. 6 bis prohibits issuing, buying, selling, using, holding, trading or promoting virtual assets and creating or operating exchange platforms, including crypto mining; Art. 31 bis penalty 2 months to 1 year imprisonment and DZD 200,000 to 1,000,000 fine. Finance Law 2018 Art. 117 ban on virtual currency also remains |
| Ease | very_complex |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

## AML / KYC

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

## DeFi

**Status:** Banned

## Stablecoins

**Status:** Banned

## NFTs

**Status:** Banned

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | No |
| Electricity Cost | $0.03/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 15% |
| Climate | arid |
| Infrastructure | poor |

Mining is explicitly banned by law. Electricity costs are low but infrastructure and regulatory environment are not supportive for mining operations.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 36/100 |
| Ease of Business | difficult |
| Internet Freedom | partly_free |
| Banking Access | restricted |
| Sanctions Programs Active | No |

## Enforcement

No detailed enforcement information available

## CBDC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | research |
| Name | Algerian Digital Dinar |
| Authority | Banque d’Algérie |
| Type | retail |

## FAQ

### Is cryptocurrency legal in Algeria?

Algeria bans virtual assets. Law No. 25-10 of 24 July 2025 makes it a criminal offence to issue, buy, sell, use, hold, trade or promote virtual assets, to create or operate crypto exchange platforms, or to mine cryptocurrency, adding to the 2018 Finance Law ban on virtual currency.

### 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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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.dev/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-09-12.*

**Sources:**
- [https://www.bank-of-algeria.dz](https://www.bank-of-algeria.dz)
- [joradp.dz](https://www.joradp.dz/FTP/JO-FRANCAIS/2025/F2025048.pdf)
- [Journal Officiel No. 76 of 2017: Loi de finances pour 2018, Art. 117 (ban on virtual currency)](https://www.joradp.dz/FTP/JO-FRANCAIS/2017/F2017076.pdf)