❌ Countries Where Bitcoin Is Banned or Restricted
1. China
Since 2021, all crypto-related activities, including trading and mining, are banned due to concerns over financial control and energy consumption.
2. Afghanistan
3. Nepal
All crypto transactions are prohibited; the central bank strictly enforces the ban.
4. Bangladesh
Crypto is banned, and using or promoting it can lead to imprisonment or heavy fines.
5. Algeria
All forms of crypto are illegal due to financial security concerns.
6. Morocco
Crypto has been banned since 2017, though peer-to-peer usage remains active underground.
7. Bolivia
All decentralized digital currencies are banned since 2014.
8. Kuwait
Trading is not strictly banned, but crypto mining has been heavily cracked down on due to high energy use.
