---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "middle_east", "menafatf", "unknown"]
aliases: ["PS", "PSE", "فلسطين"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--palestine]]"]
sources:
  - name: "https://www.pma.ps"
    url: "https://www.pma.ps"
    type: "official"
---

#  Palestine (PS) — Crypto Regulation

> The regulator page does not provide explicit information on cryptocurrency regulation in Palestine. There is no clear legal framework or licensing regime mentioned for crypto activities.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | unknown |
| Risk Score | 90/100 (Very High Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Moderate |
| Region | [[domain--middle-east|middle east]] |
| Currency | [[entity--ils|ILS]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | Unclear |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 15% CIT (general) |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | Unclear |
| Airdrop Tax | Unclear |

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | No |
| Regulator | [[entity--pma|PMA]] |
| Framework | No crypto framework |
| 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:** unregulated

## Stablecoins

**Status:** unregulated

## NFTs

**Status:** unregulated

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.152/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 3% |
| Climate | arid |
| Infrastructure | poor |

Electricity costs are relatively high and renewable energy penetration is very low. Infrastructure for mining is poor due to limited data center capacity and unstable power supply.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | very_unstable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 26/100 |
| Ease of Business | difficult |
| Internet Freedom | partly_free |
| Banking Access | very_restricted |

## Enforcement

No detailed enforcement information available

## CBDC Status: none

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

**Sources:**
- [https://www.pma.ps](https://www.pma.ps)