Ohio briefly accepted Bitcoin for tax payments (2018-2019, discontinued). Standard money transmission regulation applies. Growing as affordable tech hub.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | north america |
| Currency | USD |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | Federal + up to 3.75% state |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | Federal + 0.26% CAT |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |
No crypto-specific tax guidance available.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | OH Division of Financial Institutions |
| Framework | OH Money Transmitter Act |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |
Status: Unclear
No specific DeFi regulation
Status: no_rules
No specific stablecoin framework
Status: no_rules
No specific NFT regulation
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.1/kWh |
| Renewable | 20% |
| Infrastructure | good |
Ohio has competitive electricity rates relative to the US average, with a temperate climate aiding cooling. Infrastructure for data centers and mining is good due to proximity to major internet hubs and power grids.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 67/100 |
| Banking Access | open |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
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