ALGERIA DECLARES TOTAL CRYPTO BAN UNDER NEW AML LAW

- Algeria has imposed a sweeping crypto ban, outlawing ownership, trading, mining, and promotion under a law passed on July 24, per Fibladi.

- The law defines crypto assets as financial property and treats their use as a criminal offense under anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism rules. That includes popular global platforms accessed via VPNs.

- This includes Bitcoin, stablecoins like Tether, and all digital wallets or exchange platforms. Even holding crypto is now considered illegal.