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type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Florida]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: subdivision--florida
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/US-FL, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/florida.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/florida.html"
title: "Florida — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Florida has positioned itself as a crypto-friendly state with Governor-level support for digital assets.
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:04:42.859334+00:00"
entry_type_raw: subdivision
parent_country: US
region: north_america
---

# Florida — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# Florida

Florida has positioned itself as a crypto-friendly state with Governor-level support for digital assets. The state enacted legislation clarifying the regulatory treatment of virtual currencies and has attracted major crypto companies to its Miami hub.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **crypto\_friendly** |
| Risk Score | 25/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | north america |
| Currency | USD |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 0% state income tax (federal capital gains tax still applies) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 5.5% state corporate income tax on Florida-sourced income (federal 21% also applies) |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | No state-level income tax for individuals; federal taxes apply |
| Airdrop Tax | No state-level income tax for individuals; federal taxes apply |

Florida has no state individual income tax. Corporate income is taxed at 5.5% on Florida-apportioned income. This, combined with the state's pro-crypto stance, has made Miami a major crypto hub.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | FL OFR |
| Framework | Florida Money Services Businesses Act (Ch. 560); Florida Digital Assets Bill (2023) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $10,000 - $150,000 |

Florida requires money transmitter licensing for crypto exchanges and custodians under Ch. 560. The 2023 Digital Assets Bill provided clearer definitions and regulatory treatment for virtual currencies. Miami has become a major crypto hub with events like Bitcoin Miami and the city's exploration of CityCoins.

## DeFi

**Status:** Unclear

Florida has not issued DeFi-specific rules. The state's generally supportive stance suggests tolerance for DeFi activities.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no\_rules

No Florida-specific stablecoin regulation. Federal-level rules apply.

## NFTs

**Status:** no\_rules

No specific NFT regulation; generally permitted

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.1/kWh |
| Renewable | 20% |
| Infrastructure | excellent |

Florida has good infrastructure and legal mining environment with moderate electricity costs. Renewable energy share is about 20%.

## 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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