Guam follows U.S. federal regulations regarding cryptocurrency, with the SEC actively proposing rules and enforcement actions related to crypto assets. There is no specific local crypto framework, but U.S. federal law applies.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 25/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | asia pacific |
| Currency | USD |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
Guam follows U.S. federal tax treatment for cryptocurrencies, including capital gains tax and income tax on crypto activities.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | US Federal Regulators (SEC, CFTC, FinCEN) |
| Framework | No crypto framework |
Enforcement focused on unlicensed operators and consumer protection
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | Yes |
| FATF Status | compliant |
| FATF Body | FATF |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | Yes |
Status: regulated
DeFi activities are subject to U.S. federal securities laws and regulations enforced by the SEC and other agencies.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins are regulated under U.S. federal law, with ongoing SEC proposals to clarify their treatment.
Status: no_rules
No specific NFT regulation
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.18/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 15% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Mining is legal but electricity costs are relatively high; infrastructure is moderate due to island location.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 60/100 |
| Banking Access | open |
| Sanctions Program Active | No |
Risk Factors
Guam is a U.S. territory with stable governance and regulatory alignment with the U.S. There are no sanctions or major geopolitical risks affecting crypto business.
Guam follows U.S. federal regulations regarding cryptocurrency, with the SEC actively proposing rules and enforcement actions related to crypto assets. There is no specific local crypto framework, but U.S. federal law applies.
Guam is classified by FATF as: compliant.
Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.
KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.
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