---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "europe", "unknown"]
aliases: ["BV", "BVT", "Bouvetoya"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--bouvet-island]]"]
sources:
  - name: "Finanstilsynet Norway"
    url: "https://www.finanstilsynet.no"
    type: "official"
---

#  Bouvet Island (BV) — Crypto Regulation

> No explicit cryptocurrency regulatory framework or guidance is provided by Finanstilsynet for Bouvet Island. The regulator focuses on financial stability and oversight of financial institutions in Norway, with no mention of crypto-specific rules for Bouvet Island.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | unknown |
| Risk Score | 50/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Low |
| Region | [[domain--europe|europe]] |
| Currency | [[entity--nok|NOK]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No specific guidance |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | No specific guidance |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | No |
| Regulator | Finanstilsynet (Norwegian dependency) |
| Framework | No crypto framework |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

## AML / KYC

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

## DeFi

**Status:** Unclear

No specific DeFi regulation

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no_rules

No specific stablecoin framework

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No specific NFT regulation

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.15/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 30% |
| Climate | polar |
| Infrastructure | poor |

Bouvet Island is uninhabited and lacks infrastructure; mining feasibility is effectively nonexistent despite electricity cost data. Infrastructure rating is poor due to absence of facilities.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | very_stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 85/100 |
| Ease of Business | very_easy |
| Internet Freedom | free |
| Banking Access | restricted |

## Enforcement

No significant enforcement actions reported

## CBDC Status: unknown

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

**Sources:**
- [Finanstilsynet Norway](https://www.finanstilsynet.no)