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type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Victoria]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: subdivision--victoria
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/AU-VIC, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/victoria.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/victoria.html"
title: "Victoria — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Cryptocurrency is legal in Victoria, Australia, regulated under the Corporations Act and AML/CTF Act.
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:10:20.212454+00:00"
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parent_country: AU
region: asia_pacific
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# Victoria — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇦🇺 Victoria

Cryptocurrency is legal in Victoria, Australia, regulated under the Corporations Act and AML/CTF Act. ASIC oversees financial services and consumer protection including crypto activities.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Legal** |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | asia pacific |
| Currency | AUD |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | >=30% capital gains tax (standard Australian CGT rates apply) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 30% corporate tax rate applies to crypto gains |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | Taxed as ordinary income |
| Airdrop Tax | Taxed as ordinary income |

Crypto is subject to standard Australian tax rules including capital gains tax and income tax on mining and staking rewards. No VAT applies to crypto transactions.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | ASIC + AUSTRAC |
| Framework | Corporations Act and AML/CTF Act |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | N/A |

Crypto exchanges and service providers must obtain AFSL and comply with AML/CTF regulations enforced by AUSTRAC.

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities fall under existing financial services laws and AML regulations, requiring compliance with licensing and KYC rules.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the Corporations Act and AML/CTF Act, requiring issuers to comply with financial services licensing and AML obligations.

## NFTs

**Status:** no\_rules

No specific NFT regulation

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.12/kWh |
| Renewable | 15% |
| Infrastructure | excellent |

Victoria has good data center infrastructure and internet connectivity supporting mining operations. Electricity costs are moderate with a growing renewable energy share.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 73/100 |
| Banking Access | open |

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

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