---
type: subdivision
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "north_america", "fatf", "crypto_friendly"]
aliases: ["US-CO", "USA-CO"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--united-states]]"]
sources:
  - name: "CO Division of Banking + DORA"
    url: "https://www.colorado.gov"
    type: "official"
  - name: "Colorado Digital Token Act + Money Transmitter Act"
    url: "https://www.colorado.gov"
    type: "framework"
---

# 🇺🇸 [[subdivision--us-colorado|Colorado]] (US-CO) — Crypto Regulation

> Colorado accepts crypto for tax payments. The Digital Token Act exempts certain tokens from securities registration. Growing blockchain hub with state-level support.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | crypto_friendly |
| Sub-jurisdiction of | [[country--united-states|United States]] |
| Risk Score | 15/100 (Low Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Low |
| Region | [[domain--north-america|north america]] |
| Currency | [[entity--usd|USD]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | Federal + 4.4% state |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | Federal + 4.4% state |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | CO Division of Banking + DORA |
| Framework | Colorado Digital Token Act + Money Transmitter Act |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

## AML / KYC

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

## DeFi

**Status:** Legal

No specific DeFi regulation; generally permissive environment

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no_rules

No specific stablecoin framework; generally permitted

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No specific NFT regulation; generally permitted

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.1/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 20% |
| Climate | continental |
| Infrastructure | good |

Mining is legal in Colorado with moderate electricity costs and good infrastructure. Renewable energy accounts for about 20% of electricity supply.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 67/100 |
| Ease of Business | easy |
| Internet Freedom | free |
| Banking Access | open |

## Enforcement

No significant enforcement actions reported; jurisdiction actively encourages crypto business

## CBDC Status: exploring

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

**Sources:**
- [CO Division of Banking + DORA](https://www.colorado.gov)
- [Colorado Digital Token Act + Money Transmitter Act](https://www.colorado.gov)