What is Colorado's FATF status?

Colorado is classified by FATF as: non_compliant.

Are VASPs licensed in Colorado?

Yes — licensing is required for VASPs.

What is the AML/KYC regime in Colorado?

KYC is not universally mandated.

Colorado — Crypto Regulation 2026

Colorado accepts crypto for tax payments. The Digital Token Act exempts certain tokens from securities registration. Growing blockchain hub with state-level support.

Overview

Status	crypto_friendly
Risk Score	15/100 (Low Risk)
Region	north america
Currency	USD

Tax Information

Capital Gains (Personal)	Federal + 4.4% state
Capital Gains (Corporate)	Federal + 4.4% state
VAT on Crypto	No
Staking Tax	No specific guidance
Airdrop Tax	No specific guidance

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

Licensing & Registration

Required	Yes
Regulator	CO Division of Banking + DORA
Framework	Colorado Digital Token Act + Money Transmitter Act

Enforcement Activity

Level: Low

No significant enforcement actions reported; jurisdiction actively encourages crypto business

AML / KYC

KYC Required	No
Travel Rule	No
FATF Member	No
FATF Status	non_compliant
FATF Body	FATF
Suspicious-Activity Reporting	No

DeFi, Stablecoins & NFTs

Status: Legal

No specific DeFi regulation; generally permissive environment

Stablecoins

Status: no_rules

No specific stablecoin framework; generally permitted

NFTs

Status: no_rules

No specific NFT regulation; generally permitted

Mining

Legal	Yes
Electricity Cost	$0.1/kWh
Renewable Energy	20%
Infrastructure	good

Mining is legal in Colorado with moderate electricity costs and good infrastructure. Renewable energy accounts for about 20% of electricity supply.

Geopolitical Risk

Stability	stable
Sanctions	No
Corruption Index	67/100
Banking Access	open

Colorado benefits from the stable and crypto-friendly regulatory environment of the US, with good political stability and no sanctions. Banking access for crypto companies is generally open.