Is crypto legal in Afghanistan?
Cryptocurrency is banned in Afghanistan.
Southern Asia · AF · 1 of 9 dimensions sourced
Afghanistan crypto policy at a glance
Stage of the central bank digital currency programme — research, pilot, or launched.
Whether crypto is legal, restricted, or banned for individuals and businesses.
“In Afghanistan, the only legal currency is Afghani banknotes and coins issued by Da Afghanistan Bank and foreign currencies that are recognized by Da Afghanistan Bank... No other documents, instruments, or monetary substitutes shall be recognized as legal currency or be used for the payment of money.”
Whether the jurisdiction licenses crypto/VASP service providers.
Rules governing stablecoin and e-money-token issuance.
How crypto gains are taxed and reported, including OECD CARF participation.
How decentralized finance (DeFi) is treated by regulators.
Whether NFTs are addressed in regulation.
Policy toward crypto mining — permitted, restricted, or banned.
Intensity of regulatory enforcement actions against crypto firms.
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