Circular on the Prohibition of Dealing with Virtual Currencies

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

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Reference No.: 3/10/2777
Date: 26/6/1439 AH
Corresponding to: 14/2/2018 AD

Circular to Banks, Financial Companies, Exchange Companies, Payment Card Companies, and Electronic Payment and Transfer Companies

Greetings,

Further to our circular No. (1/1/2451) dated 20/2/2014 regarding the prohibition of dealing with the virtual currency Bitcoin.

We kindly inform you of the continued validity of the prohibition on dealing with this currency, which includes all other virtual currencies, such as but not limited to (Ethereum, Ripple), among others. Additionally, all forms of dealing with these currencies are prohibited, whether directly or indirectly, including purchasing, selling, exchanging, dealing in futures (forward) contracts, or investing in investment funds or index funds specific to these currencies, whether for the benefit of the Bank, the Companies, or for the benefit of clients.

Please accept our highest regards,

The Governor
Dr. Ziad Fries

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P.O. Box 57, Amman 11118, Jordan • Tel: 4630301 Fax: 4638889 • Website: www.cbj.gov.jo • Email: info@cbj.gov.jo

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