Jordan to Enforce Jail Time for Unlicensed Crypto Activities Under New Law
Jordan's financial regulators are tightening oversight of digital asset trading with legislation that imposes criminal penalties for unauthorized crypto operations. The VIRTUAL Currency Trading Law of 2025, set to take effect 90 days after official publication, excludes central bank digital currencies from its purview.
Market participants face heightened compliance risks as Amman moves to formalize its crypto regulatory framework. The law's passage follows global trends of increasing scrutiny on unlicensed cryptocurrency activities, though Jordan's approach stands out for its explicit criminal sanctions.