---
type: subdivision
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "north_america", "fatf", "crypto_friendly"]
aliases: ["US-WY", "USA-WY"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2025-11-01
compile_into: ["[[country--united-states]]"]
sources:
  - name: "Wyoming Division of Banking"
    url: "https://wyomingbankingdivision.wyo.gov"
    type: "official"
---

#  Wyoming (US-WY) — Crypto Regulation

> 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

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | crypto_friendly |
| Sub-jurisdiction of | [[country--united-states|United States]] |
| Risk Score | 20/100 (Low Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Low |
| Region | [[domain--north-america|north america]] |
| Currency | [[entity--usd|USD]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| 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 Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No state-level tax on mining income; federal taxes apply |
| Staking Tax | No state-level tax; federal taxes apply |
| Airdrop Tax | No 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

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [[entity--wyoming-division-of-banking|Wyoming Division of Banking]] |
| Framework | Wyoming Digital Asset Law (HB 70, 2019); Wyoming SPDI Act |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $5,000 - $500,000 (SPDI charter requires significant capital) |
| Timeline | 1-12 months |

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

## AML / KYC

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

## DeFi

**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

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.05/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 20% |
| Climate | continental |
| Infrastructure | excellent |

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

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | very_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:**
- [Wyoming Division of Banking](https://wyomingbankingdivision.wyo.gov)