French Guiana follows the French regulatory framework for crypto assets, including the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and the French PACTE Law. The AMF regulates crypto activities with a focus on investor protection and market integrity.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 28/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | caribbean |
| Currency | EUR |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
No explicit tax details on crypto were provided in the source text.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | AMF / ACPR |
| Framework | Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and French PACTE Law |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $50,000 - $300,000 |
Crypto service providers must obtain PSAN authorization by July 1, 2026, to operate legally in France and its territories including French Guiana.
Status: regulated
DeFi activities are regulated under the MiCA framework and French financial regulations.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins are regulated under MiCA and French financial laws, requiring compliance with authorization and transparency rules.
Status: Unclear
MiCA NFT provisions apply.
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.15/kWh |
| Renewable | 10% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Mining is legal but electricity costs are relatively high and renewable energy share is low, which may impact profitability.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 44/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
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