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domain: web3-compliance
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tags: [Legal, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Us Virgin Islands]
created: 2026-04-23
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source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/us-virgin-islands.html"
title: "US Virgin Islands — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: The US Virgin Islands follows US federal securities laws and banking regulations, providing a clear legal framework for cryptocurrency activities under US…
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# US Virgin Islands — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇻🇮 US Virgin Islands

The US Virgin Islands follows US federal securities laws and banking regulations, providing a clear legal framework for cryptocurrency activities under US jurisdiction.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Legal** |
| Risk Score | 40/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | caribbean |
| Currency | USD |

## Tax

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

Crypto taxation follows US federal tax rules; no specific VAT on crypto transactions.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | USVI DBI / SEC / FinCEN |
| Framework | US Federal Securities Law and USVI Banking Regulations |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $50,000 - $300,000 |

Licensing is governed by US federal securities laws and local banking regulations, requiring compliance with SEC and USVI authorities.

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities are regulated under US securities laws and subject to SEC oversight.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under US federal securities and banking laws, requiring compliance with SEC and other regulators.

## NFTs

**Status:** Unclear

US approach applies.

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.28/kWh |
| Renewable | 10% |
| Infrastructure | good |

Mining is legal but electricity costs are relatively high compared to mainland US. Infrastructure is adequate for mining operations.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 67/100 |
| Banking Access | open |

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

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