Yemen has no specific cryptocurrency regulation.
| Status | Banned |
| Risk Score | 95/100 (Very High Risk) |
| Region | middle east |
| Currency | YER |
| 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 | CBY |
| Framework | CBY prohibits cryptocurrency transactions |
| Ease | very_complex |
| Cost | N/A |
Status: Banned
Status: Banned
Status: Banned
| Legal | No |
| Electricity | $0.025/kWh |
| Renewable | 2% |
| Infrastructure | poor |
Mining is banned by the Central Bank of Yemen. Electricity costs are low but infrastructure is poor and unreliable due to ongoing conflict.
| Stability | very_unstable |
| Sanctions | Yes |
| Corruption Index | 15/100 |
| Banking Access | very_restricted |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
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