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type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Illinois]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: subdivision--illinois
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source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/illinois.html"
title: "Illinois — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Illinois (Chicago) is a major financial center. Standard money transmitter licensing applies. Illinois Blockchain Technology Act provides legal recognition…
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:05:23.421725+00:00"
entry_type_raw: subdivision
parent_country: US
region: north_america
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# Illinois — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇺🇸 Illinois

Illinois (Chicago) is a major financial center. Standard money transmitter licensing applies. Illinois Blockchain Technology Act provides legal recognition for smart contracts.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Legal** |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | north america |
| Currency | USD |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | Federal + 4.95% state |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | Federal + 9.5% state |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | IL DFPR |
| Framework | Transmitters of Money Act + Blockchain Technology Act |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |

## DeFi

**Status:** Unclear

No specific DeFi regulation

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no\_rules

No specific stablecoin framework

## NFTs

**Status:** no\_rules

No specific NFT regulation

## Mining

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

Illinois benefits from robust data center infrastructure and temperate climate aiding cooling. Electricity costs are moderate for the US.

## 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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