Cryptocurrency trading and mining are banned under the Taliban regime since 2022, citing Sharia law as the basis for prohibition. No regulatory framework supports crypto activities in Afghanistan.
| Status | Banned |
| Risk Score | 90/100 (Very High Risk) |
| Region | south asia |
| Currency | AFN |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | N/A |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | N/A |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | N/A |
| Airdrop Tax | N/A |
No crypto-specific tax guidance available.
| Required | No |
| Regulator | DAB |
| Framework | Taliban regime banned crypto trading (2022); Sharia law cited as basis |
| Ease | very_complex |
| Cost | N/A |
Status: Banned
Status: Banned
Status: Banned
| Legal | No |
| Electricity | $0.08/kWh |
| Renewable | 20% |
| Infrastructure | poor |
Crypto mining is banned by the Taliban regime. Electricity cost is moderate but infrastructure is poor and unreliable. Mining activities are not permitted.
| Stability | very_unstable |
| Sanctions | Yes |
| Corruption Index | 16/100 |
| Banking Access | very_restricted |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
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