As part of a series of initiatives aligned with the strategic values of the Journal of Law, the Academic Publication Council at Kuwait University organized a panel discussion entitled “Constitutional Concerns Regarding the Ban on Cryptocurrency Mining Activities in the State of Kuwait.” The session was delivered by Dr. Fatima Al-Mohsen, Associate Professor of Constitutional Law, and Ms. Fatima Al-Hajji, Researcher in Public Law, and was moderated by Dr. Eiman Al-Qattan, Acting Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Law. The event was held on Monday, 29 December 2025, at Al-Jawhara Building in Sabah Al-Salem University City.

In her opening remarks, Dr. Eiman Al-Qattan welcomed the speakers and referred to their research addressing constitutional concerns related to cryptocurrencies, noting that the study was recently approved for publication in the Journal of Law. She commended their efforts in examining a contemporary legal issue and outlined the key themes addressed during the session.

Dr. Fatima Al-Mohsen emphasized the importance of understanding the constitutional implications associated with cryptocurrency mining. She explained that the research aims to encourage members of the judiciary to engage with contemporary legal issues and to contribute to improving legislative drafting. She also highlighted the rapid expansion of cryptocurrencies in recent years, which has broadened investment opportunities for a wide segment of society. While noting the advantages of digital currencies as fast-growing instruments and viable options for personal investment, she also addressed their drawbacks, particularly the fact that they are not regulated by any government, central bank, or commercial bank, but are generated independently in a virtual environment. This, she explained, makes them susceptible to manipulation and potential use in illicit activities such as money laundering. She further noted that technological developments over the past year have introduced mechanisms enabling the tracing of digital currencies from their initial issuance to their transfer into the final investor’s wallet.

Ms. Fatima Al-Hajji, in turn, outlined the emergence of cryptocurrencies and the stages of their evolution, from virtual currencies linked to tangible assets to investment instruments competing with traditional assets such as precious metals. She also explained the mechanisms through which cryptocurrencies are acquired, addressing the technical dimensions and challenges faced by investors in general, and in Kuwait in particular.

This panel discussion formed part of a broader series of initiatives aimed at fulfilling the strategic values of the Journal of Law under the auspices of the Academic Publication Council, and at fostering scholarly dialogue on contemporary legal issues within a framework of distinguished academic presence. The event attracted notable attendance from academics and individuals interested in cryptocurrency-related matters. Discussions addressed the philosophy and position of the Kuwaiti Constitutional Court regarding the principle of legality of crimes and penalties, and the view that the ban on cryptocurrency mining activities in Kuwait constitutes a violation of this principle as stated in the Kuwaiti Constitution.