Nepal Cracks Down on Illegal Crypto Apps & Websites, Issues Warning

Nepal is taking a firm stance against illegal cryptocurrency activities. The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has intensified its efforts to curb the use of crypto apps, websites, and online gambling platforms within the country.

On January 8th, 2025, the Nepal Telecommunication Authority posted a public notice about the latest government’s efforts to crack down crypto-related activities in the country. The notice emphasized that engaging in these activities is illegal and carries legal consequences.

Nepal’s regulator of the technology sector issued this warning to the public that engaging in illegal activities, specifically related to cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and gambling will have legal ramifications. The authority has said that Nepal’s regulator of the technology sector issued this warning to the public that engaging in illegal activities, specifically related to cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and gambling will have legal repercussions.

ISPs Ordered to Block Crypto Websites

In a Jan. 8 notification, Nepal's Telecommunications Authority instructed all internet service providers (ISP) to prevent operating and managing crypto-related “websites.” The Telecommunications Agency of Nepal has recently ordered the internet service providers of the country to prevent operating and managing crypto-related websites to enforce this ban.

The NTA has shut down websites and apps including online virtual currency (cryptocurrency), Bitcoin, hyper networking and online gambling.

What's Banned?

The Nepal Telecommunications Authority has issued a warning that crypto activities are illegal. The regulator emphasized that websites, apps, and online networks dealing in cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and related services are now subject to shutdown. This crackdown aims to protect the public from potential financial risks and illegal activities associated with these technologies.