---
type: subdivision
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "asia_pacific", "fatf", "legal"]
aliases: ["AU-VIC", "AUS-VIC"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--australia]]"]
sources:
  - name: "ASIC + AUSTRAC"
    url: "https://www.asic.gov.au"
    type: "official"
  - name: "Corporations Act and AML/CTF Act"
    url: "https://www.asic.gov.au"
    type: "framework"
---

# 🇦🇺 [[subdivision--au-victoria|Victoria]] (AU-VIC) — Crypto Regulation

> Cryptocurrency is legal in Victoria, Australia, regulated under the Corporations Act and AML/CTF Act. ASIC oversees financial services and consumer protection including crypto activities.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Legal |
| Sub-jurisdiction of | [[country--australia|Australia]] |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Moderate |
| Region | [[domain--asia-pacific|asia pacific]] |
| Currency | [[entity--aud|AUD]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | >=30% capital gains tax (standard Australian CGT rates apply) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 30% corporate tax rate applies to crypto gains |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | Taxed as ordinary income |
| Staking Tax | Taxed as ordinary income |
| Airdrop Tax | Taxed as ordinary income |

Crypto is subject to standard Australian tax rules including capital gains tax and income tax on mining and staking rewards. No VAT applies to crypto transactions.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | ASIC + AUSTRAC |
| Framework | Corporations Act and AML/CTF Act |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

Crypto exchanges and service providers must obtain AFSL and comply with AML/CTF regulations enforced by AUSTRAC.

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| [[concept--fatf|FATF]] Member | No |
| FATF Status | fsrb_only |

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities fall under existing financial services laws and AML regulations, requiring compliance with licensing and KYC rules.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the Corporations Act and AML/CTF Act, requiring issuers to comply with financial services licensing and AML obligations.

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No specific NFT regulation

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.12/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 15% |
| Climate | temperate |
| Infrastructure | excellent |

Victoria has good data center infrastructure and internet connectivity supporting mining operations. Electricity costs are moderate with a growing renewable energy share.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 73/100 |
| Ease of Business | easy |
| Internet Freedom | free |
| Banking Access | open |

## Enforcement

Enforcement focused on unlicensed operators and consumer protection

## CBDC Status: exploring

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.io/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-04-13.*

**Sources:**
- [ASIC + AUSTRAC](https://www.asic.gov.au)
- [Corporations Act and AML/CTF Act](https://www.asic.gov.au)