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type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, Restricted, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Jordan]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: country--jordan
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/JO, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/jordan.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/jordan.html"
title: "Jordan — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Jordan has a restricted regulatory stance on cryptocurrency, with the Central Bank of Jordan issuing a circular banning institutional use of virtual…
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:05:46.065980+00:00"
entry_type_raw: country
region: middle_east
---

# Jordan — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# Jordan

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

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Restricted** |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Region | middle east |
| Currency | JOD |

## Tax

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

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | CBJ |
| Framework | CBJ Circular on Virtual Currencies (ban on institutional use) |
| Ease | very\_complex |
| Cost | N/A |

## DeFi

**Status:** Restricted

## Stablecoins

**Status:** Restricted

## NFTs

**Status:** unregulated

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | No |
| Electricity | $0.09/kWh |
| Renewable | 5% |
| 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

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 47/100 |
| Banking Access | restricted |

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

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