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type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, EU Regulation, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [French Guiana]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: country--french-guiana
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/GF, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/french-guiana.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/french-guiana.html"
title: "French Guiana — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: French Guiana follows the French regulatory framework for crypto assets, including the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and the French PACTE Law.
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:04:45.193960+00:00"
entry_type_raw: country
region: caribbean
---

# French Guiana — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇬🇫 French Guiana

French Guiana follows the French regulatory framework for crypto assets, including the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and the French PACTE Law. The AMF regulates crypto activities with a focus on investor protection and market integrity.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Legal** |
| Risk Score | 28/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | caribbean |
| Currency | EUR |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| VAT on Crypto | No |

No explicit tax details on crypto were provided in the source text.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | AMF / ACPR |
| Framework | Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and French PACTE Law |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $50,000 - $300,000 |

Crypto service providers must obtain PSAN authorization by July 1, 2026, to operate legally in France and its territories including French Guiana.

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities are regulated under the MiCA framework and French financial regulations.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under MiCA and French financial laws, requiring compliance with authorization and transparency rules.

## NFTs

**Status:** Unclear

MiCA NFT provisions apply.

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.15/kWh |
| Renewable | 10% |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining is legal but electricity costs are relatively high and renewable energy share is low, which may impact profitability.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 44/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |

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

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