Jordan to Lift Cryptocurrency Trading Ban, Sets Year-End Rules

Published at 2025-12-01 23:00:08

Jordan will lift its ban on cryptocurrency trading, the Jordan Securities Commission announced, and said a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets will be finalized before the end of the year. The move marks a policy shift toward a rules-based market overseen by the JSC, with the initial guidance expected to address licensing, custody, disclosure and investor protections.

The change could open formal market access for exchanges, fintech firms and local investors while imposing clearer compliance requirements such as anti‑money‑laundering and know‑your‑customer measures. Regulators say the update aims to balance innovation with market integrity and consumer safety; the speed and transparency of the final rules will determine how quickly trading activity resumes under the new regime.

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