---
type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Bahrain]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: country--bahrain
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/BH, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/bahrain.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/bahrain.html"
title: "Bahrain — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Bahrain has a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies under the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), with the CBB Rulebook Volume 6 — CRA Module…
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:00:17.456469+00:00"
entry_type_raw: country
region: middle_east
---

# Bahrain — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇧🇭 Bahrain

Bahrain has a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies under the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), with the CBB Rulebook Volume 6 — CRA Module governing crypto assets. The regulatory environment is well-established and supportive of crypto activities.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Legal** |
| Risk Score | 20/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | middle east |
| Currency | BHD |
| Adoption Rank | #35 |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 0% (no personal income or capital gains tax) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 0% (no corporate tax) |
| VAT on Crypto | No |

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | CBB |
| Framework | CBB Rulebook Volume 6 — CRA Module |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $15,000 - $125,000 |

Licensing is regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain under Volume 6 of the CBB Rulebook, requiring compliance with capital and operational requirements.

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities are regulated under the CBB framework, requiring compliance with AML and licensing rules.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the CBB framework with specific requirements for issuance and operation.

## NFTs

**Status:** no\_rules

No NFT-specific regulation. The CBB crypto-asset module does not specifically address NFTs. NFTs with investment characteristics could potentially fall under existing securities regulation.

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.029/kWh |
| Renewable | 1% |
| Infrastructure | good |

Mining is legal with low electricity costs and good infrastructure, but renewable energy usage is minimal.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 45/100 |
| Banking Access | open |

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

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