---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "caribbean", "cfatf", "crypto_friendly"]
aliases: ["AG", "ATG"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2025-06-01
compile_into: ["[[country--antigua-and-barbuda]]"]
sources:
  - name: "FSRC Antigua and Barbuda"
    url: "https://www.fsrc.gov.ag"
    type: "official"
---

# 🇦🇬 [[country--antigua-and-barbuda|Antigua and Barbuda]] (AG) — Crypto Regulation

> Antigua and Barbuda is a crypto-friendly jurisdiction with a regulatory framework supporting digital assets, notably under the Digital Assets Business Act. The Financial Services Regulatory Commission oversees financial services with internationally recognized compliance standards.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | crypto_friendly |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Low |
| Region | [[domain--caribbean|caribbean]] |
| Currency | [[entity--xcd|XCD]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| VAT on Crypto | No |

The regulator page does not specify detailed crypto tax rates or rules.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [[entity--fsrc|FSRC]] |
| Framework | Digital Assets Business Act |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $5,000 - $50,000 |
| Timeline | 2-6 months |

Licensing is governed under the Digital Assets Business Act with a medium difficulty to obtain licenses.

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | fsrb_only |

## DeFi

**Status:** unregulated

No explicit regulatory stance on DeFi was found on the regulator page.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** unknown

No specific information on stablecoin regulations is available from the regulator page.

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No regulation.

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.3/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 10% |
| Climate | tropical |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining is legal but electricity costs are relatively high at $0.3/kWh. Renewable energy share is low at 10%. Infrastructure is fair for mining operations.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 45/100 |
| Ease of Business | moderate |
| Internet Freedom | free |
| Banking Access | moderate |

## Enforcement

FSRC oversight of licensed entities.

## CBDC Status: pilot

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

**Sources:**
- [FSRC Antigua and Barbuda](https://www.fsrc.gov.ag)