Wallis and Futuna

No explicit cryptocurrency regulatory framework or specific crypto regulations are mentioned for Wallis and Futuna. The central bank IEOM oversees monetary policy for the Pacific Franc zone but does not regulate crypto.

Overview

Statusunknown
Risk Score50/100 (Moderate Risk)
Regionasia pacific
CurrencyXPF

Tax Information

Capital Gains (Personal)No specific guidance
Capital Gains (Corporate)No specific guidance
VAT on CryptoNo
Staking TaxNo specific guidance
Airdrop TaxNo specific guidance

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

Licensing & Registration

RequiredNo
RegulatorAMF / IEOM (Institut d'emission d'outre-mer)
FrameworkNo crypto framework

Enforcement Activity

Level: Moderate

Enforcement focused on unlicensed operators and consumer protection

AML / KYC

KYC RequiredNo
Travel RuleNo
FATF MemberNo
FATF Statusnon_compliant
FATF BodyFATF
Suspicious-Activity ReportingNo

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

LegalYes
Electricity Cost$0.25/kWh
Renewable Energy15%
Infrastructurepoor

Electricity costs are high and renewable energy share is low. Infrastructure for mining is limited due to remote island conditions.

Geopolitical Risk

Stabilitystable
SanctionsNo
Corruption Index55/100
Banking Accessrestricted

Risk Factors

Wallis and Futuna is a French overseas collectivity with stable governance but limited local infrastructure and banking access for crypto businesses.

Sources

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

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