When you hear Jordan virtual assets law, a 2025 regulatory framework that officially recognizes cryptocurrency as legal property under central bank oversight. Also known as Jordan’s crypto legal framework, it’s the first time the country gave digital assets clear legal standing — not as money, but as property you can own, trade, and tax. This isn’t just paperwork. It’s a shift that affects everyone using crypto in Jordan — whether you’re holding Bitcoin, swapping tokens on a local exchange, or trying to cash out profits.
The law puts Central Bank of Jordan, the national financial authority responsible for licensing and monitoring virtual asset service providers in charge of approving exchanges, wallet providers, and trading platforms. Only those licensed by the bank can operate legally. That means platforms like Binance or KuCoin can’t just show up and start serving Jordanian users — they need approval. And so far, no foreign exchange has gotten it. Instead, local startups are rushing to apply. Meanwhile, virtual asset service providers, companies that offer crypto trading, custody, or conversion services under Jordan’s new rules must follow strict KYC rules, keep records for ten years, and report suspicious activity. No more anonymous wallets. No more unregulated OTC deals.
What does this mean for you? If you’re trading crypto in Jordan, you’re now in a gray zone. The law doesn’t ban personal ownership — you can still hold Bitcoin in your MetaMask. But if you’re using an unlicensed exchange to buy or sell, you’re technically breaking the law. And if you’re a business? You need a license, or you risk fines, asset freezes, or worse. Some traders are using VPNs to access foreign platforms, but that’s risky. The bank can track large transfers through banks and payment processors. And if you’re mining? You need to register your equipment and pay taxes on earnings. There’s no official mining pool like Venezuela’s, but the rules are clear: if you profit, you report it.
This law didn’t come out of nowhere. It was shaped by rising retail adoption — Jordan has one of the highest crypto usage rates in the Middle East. People here use crypto to send money abroad, avoid inflation, and invest when banks offer near-zero interest. The government didn’t want to stop that. It just wanted to control it. So they created a system where crypto isn’t illegal, but it’s tightly monitored. That’s the difference.
Below, you’ll find real reviews and breakdowns of exchanges, airdrops, and crypto projects that are either affected by this law — or trying to work around it. You’ll see what’s working, what’s falling apart, and what’s still a gamble. No fluff. Just what’s happening on the ground in Jordan’s new crypto landscape.
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Jordan lifted its decade-long crypto ban in September 2025 with a new law that legalizes regulated crypto trading, allows banks to offer custodial services, and imposes strict penalties for unlicensed activity. Here's what you need to know.
