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type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, EU Regulation, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Iceland]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: country--iceland
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/IS, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/iceland.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/iceland.html"
title: "Iceland — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Iceland has a clear legal framework for cryptocurrency, aligned with European regulations such as the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:05:22.130475+00:00"
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region: europe
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# Iceland — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇮🇸 Iceland

Iceland has a clear legal framework for cryptocurrency, aligned with European regulations such as the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The Central Bank of Iceland oversees financial supervision including AML and market conduct.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Legal** |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | ISK |
| Adoption Rank | #44 |

## Tax

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

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | FME |
| Framework | Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $20,000 - $100,000 |

Licensing is required under MiCA framework with moderate difficulty to obtain.

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities are regulated under the broader MiCA framework and subject to AML and licensing requirements.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the MiCA framework with specific rules for issuance and operation.

## NFTs

**Status:** no\_rules

No specific NFT regulation

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.048/kWh |
| Renewable | 100% |
| Infrastructure | good |

Iceland offers excellent conditions for mining with low electricity costs and 100% renewable energy from geothermal and hydro sources.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 74/100 |
| Banking Access | open |

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

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