🇬🇱 Greenland

Greenland follows EU regulations including the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and maintains a legal framework for cryptocurrency activities. The financial supervisory authority ensures compliance with laws to protect consumers and maintain financial stability.

Overview

StatusLegal
Risk Score25/100 (Low Risk)
Regionnorth america
CurrencyDKK

Tax

Capital Gains (Personal)Danish tax framework applies; up to 52.06% on crypto gains
Capital Gains (Corporate)Danish corporate tax at 22%
VAT on CryptoNo
Staking TaxTaxable as income
Airdrop TaxTaxable as income

Danish/Greenlandic tax rules apply. Crypto is taxed as personal income.

Licensing

RequiredYes
RegulatorFinanstilsynet (Danish FSA)
FrameworkMarkets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)
Easemedium
Cost$30,000 - $200,000

Licensing and reporting requirements are aligned with EU MiCA and Danish AML Act, with ongoing updates to reporting systems in 2026.

DeFi

Status: regulated

DeFi activities are regulated under the broader EU crypto regulatory framework, ensuring compliance with AML and consumer protection rules.

Stablecoins

Status: specific_framework

Stablecoins are regulated under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), providing a clear legal framework.

NFTs

Status: Unclear

MiCA NFT provisions apply.

Mining

LegalYes
Electricity$0.1/kWh
Renewable20%
Infrastructurefair

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and 20% renewable energy. Infrastructure is fair due to remote location and limited data center capacity.

Geopolitics

Stabilitystable
SanctionsNo
Corruption Index70/100
Banking Accessmoderate

Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map

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