Wyoming Subdivision of United States

Wyoming maintains a progressive banking and financial regulatory environment that supports economic development and innovation, including crypto-friendly legislation such as the Wyoming Digital Asset Law and SPDI Act. The Division of Banking oversees licensing and regulation of financial institutions including virtual currency kiosks as of March 2026.

Overview

Statuscrypto_friendly
Risk Score20/100 (Low Risk)
Regionnorth america
CurrencyUSD

Tax Information

Capital Gains (Personal)0% state income tax (federal capital gains tax still applies at 0%-20%)
Capital Gains (Corporate)0% state corporate income tax (federal 21% still applies)
VAT on CryptoNo
Staking TaxNo state-level tax; federal taxes apply
Airdrop TaxNo state-level tax; federal taxes apply

Wyoming imposes no state income tax, no corporate income tax, and no franchise tax. This makes it one of the most tax-friendly states for crypto businesses and individuals, though federal tax obligations remain.

Licensing & Registration

RequiredYes
RegulatorWyoming Division of Banking
FrameworkWyoming Digital Asset Law (HB 70, 2019); Wyoming SPDI Act
Easemedium
Cost (USD)$5,000 - $500,000 (SPDI charter requires significant capital)

Licensing includes special purpose depository institutions and virtual currency kiosks with new licensing requirements effective March 2026.

Enforcement Activity

Level: Low

No significant enforcement actions reported; jurisdiction actively encourages crypto business

AML / KYC

KYC RequiredYes
Travel RuleYes
FATF MemberNo
FATF Statusfsrb_only
FATF BodyFATF
Suspicious-Activity ReportingYes

DeFi, Stablecoins & NFTs

Status: Legal

DeFi activities are generally permitted under Wyoming's crypto-friendly regulatory framework with no specific restrictions.

Stablecoins

Status: regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under Wyoming's digital asset laws, providing clear legal frameworks for issuance and custody.

NFTs

Status: no_rules

No specific NFT regulation; generally permitted

Mining

LegalYes
Electricity Cost$0.05/kWh
Renewable Energy20%
Infrastructureexcellent

Wyoming offers low electricity costs and a favorable climate for mining with strong infrastructure support.

Geopolitical Risk

Stabilityvery_stable
SanctionsNo
Corruption Index67/100
Banking Accessopen

Wyoming benefits from the stable and crypto-friendly environment of the United States with strong legal protections and open banking access.

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

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