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Taliban Declare War on Bitcoin: Crypto Banned in Afghanistan as a “Scam”

29 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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29 August 2026

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regulatory

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Fintech

◆ Geography

Afghanistan

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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Taliban have imposed a nationwide ban on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading in Afghanistan, citing fraud concerns and Islamic finance restrictions. Enforcement includes arresting crypto dealers, closing exchanges, and prosecuting individuals, forcing much of the crypto market underground.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face immediate market closure in Afghanistan as Taliban authorities criminalise crypto trades and exchanges, forcing an abrupt exit or underground operations. This ban radically restricts market access and raises acute risks for any fintech ventures targeting Afghanistan’s crypto users.

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1 source · 29 Aug 2026

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Fintechcrypto-banTalibanAfghanistanregulatory-crackdownbitcoin