---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "central_america", "gafilat", "restricted"]
aliases: ["HN", "HND"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2025-06-01
compile_into: ["[[country--honduras]]"]
sources:
  - name: "CNBS Honduras"
    url: "https://www.cnbs.gob.hn"
    type: "official"
---

# 🇭🇳 [[country--honduras|Honduras]] (HN) — Crypto Regulation

> Honduras currently has no specific crypto regulatory framework and the Comisión Nacional de Bancos y Seguros (CNBS) has issued warnings regarding cryptocurrencies. Crypto activities face significant restrictions without formal licensing or clear tax guidelines.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 60/100 (High Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Low |
| Region | [[domain--central-america|central america]] |
| Currency | [[entity--hnl|HNL]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 10% CGT |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 25% corporate tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

No crypto-specific tax guidance. General 10% CGT may apply.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | No |
| Regulator | [[entity--cnbs|CNBS]] / BCH |
| Framework | No crypto framework; CNBS warnings |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

No crypto licensing framework. CNBS has warned against crypto activities.

## AML / KYC

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

## DeFi

**Status:** Unclear

No regulation.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no_rules

No framework.

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No regulation.

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.14/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 55% |
| Climate | tropical |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining is allowed but restricted; electricity costs are relatively high; renewable energy share is moderate; infrastructure is fair for mining operations.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 26/100 |
| Ease of Business | difficult |
| Internet Freedom | partly_free |
| Banking Access | restricted |

## Enforcement

Consumer warnings issued.

## CBDC Status: none

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

**Sources:**
- [CNBS Honduras](https://www.cnbs.gob.hn)