Is crypto legal in Morocco?
Cryptocurrency is heavily restricted in Morocco.
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Morocco 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.
“The Office des Changes informs the public that transactions via virtual currencies constitute an infringement of the exchange regulations and are subject to sanctions and fines. Bank Al-Maghrib and the AMMC warn against the use of virtual currencies such as Bitcoin.”
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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