Bahrain has a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies under the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), with the CBB Rulebook Volume 6 — CRA Module governing crypto assets. The regulatory environment is well-established and supportive of crypto activities.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 20/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | middle east |
| Currency | BHD |
| Adoption Rank | #35 |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 0% (no personal income or capital gains tax) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 0% (no corporate tax) |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | CBB |
| Framework | CBB Rulebook Volume 6 — CRA Module |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $15,000 - $125,000 |
Licensing is regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain under Volume 6 of the CBB Rulebook, requiring compliance with capital and operational requirements.
Status: regulated
DeFi activities are regulated under the CBB framework, requiring compliance with AML and licensing rules.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins are regulated under the CBB framework with specific requirements for issuance and operation.
Status: no_rules
No NFT-specific regulation. The CBB crypto-asset module does not specifically address NFTs. NFTs with investment characteristics could potentially fall under existing securities regulation.
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.029/kWh |
| Renewable | 1% |
| Infrastructure | good |
Mining is legal with low electricity costs and good infrastructure, but renewable energy usage is minimal.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 45/100 |
| Banking Access | open |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
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