🇻🇮 US Virgin Islands

The US Virgin Islands follows US federal securities laws and banking regulations, providing a clear legal framework for cryptocurrency activities under US jurisdiction.

Overview

StatusLegal
Risk Score40/100 (Moderate Risk)
Regioncaribbean
CurrencyUSD

Tax

VAT on CryptoNo

Crypto taxation follows US federal tax rules; no specific VAT on crypto transactions.

Licensing

RequiredYes
RegulatorUSVI DBI / SEC / FinCEN
FrameworkUS Federal Securities Law and USVI Banking Regulations
Easemedium
Cost$50,000 - $300,000

Licensing is governed by US federal securities laws and local banking regulations, requiring compliance with SEC and USVI authorities.

DeFi

Status: regulated

DeFi activities are regulated under US securities laws and subject to SEC oversight.

Stablecoins

Status: regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under US federal securities and banking laws, requiring compliance with SEC and other regulators.

NFTs

Status: Unclear

US approach applies.

Mining

LegalYes
Electricity$0.28/kWh
Renewable10%
Infrastructuregood

Mining is legal but electricity costs are relatively high compared to mainland US. Infrastructure is adequate for mining operations.

Geopolitics

Stabilitystable
SanctionsNo
Corruption Index67/100
Banking Accessopen

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

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