---
type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Bahrain Fintech Bay]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: free-zone--bahrain-fintech-bay
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/BH-FIN, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/bahrain-fintech-bay.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/bahrain-fintech-bay.html"
title: "Bahrain Fintech Bay — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Bahrain maintains a crypto-friendly regulatory environment with clear oversight by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) under the CBB Crypto-Asset Module.
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:00:15.935673+00:00"
entry_type_raw: free_zone
parent_country: BH
region: middle_east
---

# Bahrain Fintech Bay — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇧🇭 Bahrain Fintech Bay

Bahrain maintains a crypto-friendly regulatory environment with clear oversight by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) under the CBB Crypto-Asset Module. The CBB acts as the integrated financial regulator, supporting fintech innovation including crypto assets.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **crypto\_friendly** |
| Risk Score | 15/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | middle east |
| Currency | BHD |

## Tax

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

The regulator page does not specify detailed tax treatment for cryptocurrencies, indicating no VAT on crypto transactions.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | CBB |
| Framework | CBB Crypto-Asset Module |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | N/A |

Licensing is regulated under the CBB Crypto-Asset Module with specific requirements for crypto asset service providers.

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities fall under the regulatory scope of the CBB Crypto-Asset Module, requiring compliance with AML and licensing rules.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the CBB Crypto-Asset Module with specific compliance and licensing requirements.

## NFTs

**Status:** no\_rules

No specific NFT regulation; generally permitted

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.06/kWh |
| Renewable | 5% |
| Infrastructure | good |

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and limited renewable energy. Infrastructure supports mining operations adequately.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 58/100 |
| Banking Access | open |

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

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