---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "middle_east", "menafatf", "restricted"]
aliases: ["JO", "JOR", "الأردن"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--jordan]]"]
sources:
  - name: "https://www.cbj.gov.jo"
    url: "https://www.cbj.gov.jo"
    type: "official"
---

#  Jordan (JO) — Crypto Regulation

> Jordan has a restricted regulatory stance on cryptocurrency, with the Central Bank of Jordan issuing a circular banning institutional use of virtual currencies. There is no clear legal framework supporting crypto activities.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Low |
| Region | [[domain--middle-east|middle east]] |
| Currency | [[entity--jod|JOD]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | Subject to income tax brackets (5-25%) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 20% standard CIT |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | Likely taxable as income |
| Airdrop Tax | Unclear |

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [[entity--cbj|CBJ]] |
| Framework | CBJ Circular on Virtual Currencies (ban on institutional use) |
| 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 | non_compliant |

## DeFi

**Status:** Restricted

## Stablecoins

**Status:** Restricted

## NFTs

**Status:** unregulated

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | No |
| Electricity Cost | $0.09/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 5% |
| Climate | arid |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining is restricted due to regulatory bans on institutional crypto use. Electricity costs are moderate, with low renewable energy penetration. Infrastructure is fair but limited for large-scale mining.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 47/100 |
| Ease of Business | moderate |
| Internet Freedom | partly_free |
| Banking Access | restricted |

## Enforcement

No detailed enforcement information available

## CBDC Status: research

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.dev/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-04-13.*

**Sources:**
- [https://www.cbj.gov.jo](https://www.cbj.gov.jo)