Algeria doubles down on crypto ban, criminalizing use, promotion, and mining in sweeping move to defend monetary sovereignty.
Algeria has made its anti-crypto stance crystal clear. A new law, Article 6 bis, published on July 24, 2025, fully bans all cryptocurrency activity. Unlike its vague 2018 policy, this one is unambiguous—and it comes with real teeth.
What’s Now Illegal?
Algerians can no longer:
1. Create coins or tokens
2. Buy, sell, or trade crypto
3. Use crypto as payment
4. Own or hold any virtual asset
5. Mine cryptocurrencies
6. Promote crypto in media or online
7. Operate exchanges or platforms
Even holding tokens is now a crime.
Jail Time or Fines—Or Both
Violators risk:
✓ 2 months to 1 year in jail
✓ Fines from 200,000 DA to 1,000,000 DA (~€1,300 to €6,700)
✓ Or both—based on the court’s decision
Why Algeria’s Doing This
The government claims the ban protects:
✓ Monetary sovereignty
✓ Citizens from scams and speculation
✓ The country from money laundering and terror financing
The official line: crypto is a risk, not a revolution.
Alone on the Global Stage
While Europe rolls out MiCA and El Salvador embraces Bitcoin, Algeria joins a shrinking list of total crypto bans. Its North African neighbors are warming to blockchain innovation—Algeria is building firewalls.
What Happens Next?
Crypto users now face a choice:
✓ Go dark – Use VPNs, P2P networks, and underground apps
✓ Go silent – Exit crypto entirely
One thing’s clear: Algeria is drawing a hard line. The future of crypto here now depends on how far people are willing to push back.
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