---
type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Zug Crypto Valley]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: subdivision--zug-crypto-valley
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/CH-ZG, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/zug-crypto-valley.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/zug-crypto-valley.html"
title: "Zug (Crypto Valley) — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Switzerland, including the Zug region (Crypto Valley), maintains a crypto-friendly regulatory environment with clear federal legislation such as the DLT…
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:10:40.984937+00:00"
entry_type_raw: subdivision
parent_country: CH
region: europe
---

# Zug (Crypto Valley) — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# Zug (Crypto Valley)

Switzerland, including the Zug region (Crypto Valley), maintains a crypto-friendly regulatory environment with clear federal legislation such as the DLT Act. The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) oversees crypto activities with a focus on proportional, risk-based, and technology-neutral supervision.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **crypto\_friendly** |
| Risk Score | 8/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | CHF |

## Tax

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

Switzerland generally does not impose VAT on crypto transactions and treats crypto assets under existing tax laws, but specific rates for capital gains, staking, mining, and airdrops are not detailed in the provided text.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | FINMA |
| Framework | DLT Act (Federal) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $50,000 - $500,000 |

Licensing is regulated under the federal DLT Act with FINMA as the supervisory authority, requiring compliance with financial market laws and proportional supervision.

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities are subject to regulation under Swiss financial market laws and supervised by FINMA to ensure compliance with AML and investor protection standards.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the DLT Act and related financial market regulations, requiring compliance with licensing and AML obligations.

## NFTs

**Status:** no\_rules

No specific NFT regulation; generally permitted

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.14/kWh |
| Renewable | 30% |
| Infrastructure | excellent |

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and good infrastructure in the Zug region, benefiting from Switzerland's temperate climate and reliable power grid.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | very\_stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 85/100 |
| Banking Access | open |

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

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