What is Guam's FATF status?

Guam is classified by FATF as: fsrb_only.

What is the AML/KYC regime in Guam?

KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.

Guam — Crypto Regulation 2026

Guam follows the United States regulatory framework for securities and crypto-related activities, with no specific local crypto regulations. The SEC oversees investor protection and market integrity, supporting lawful innovation in crypto markets.

Overview

Status	Legal
Risk Score	50/100 (Moderate Risk)
Region	asia pacific
Currency	USD

Tax Information

Capital Gains (Personal)	No specific guidance
Capital Gains (Corporate)	No specific guidance
VAT on Crypto	No
Staking Tax	No specific guidance
Airdrop Tax	No specific guidance

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

Licensing & Registration

Required	No
Regulator	US Federal Regulators (SEC, CFTC, FinCEN)
Framework	No crypto framework

Enforcement Activity

Level: Moderate

Enforcement focused on unlicensed operators and consumer protection

AML / KYC

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

DeFi, Stablecoins & NFTs

Status: Unclear

No specific DeFi regulation

Stablecoins

Status: no_rules

No specific stablecoin framework

NFTs

Status: no_rules

No specific NFT regulation

Mining

Legal	Yes
Electricity Cost	$0.18/kWh
Renewable Energy	15%
Infrastructure	good

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and limited renewable energy share. Infrastructure is adequate for mining operations.

Geopolitical Risk

Stability	stable
Sanctions	No
Corruption Index	65/100
Banking Access	open

Risk Factors

natural_disasters

Guam benefits from stable US governance, open banking, and free internet. Risks include occasional typhoons and natural disasters affecting infrastructure.