Malaysia has a clear regulatory framework for digital assets under the Capital Markets and Services (Prescription of Securities) (Digital Currency and Digital Token) Order 2019, regulated by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC). The country supports innovation through initiatives like regulatory sandboxes and public consultations on tokenisation frameworks.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 37/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | southeast asia |
| Currency | MYR |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 0% (no capital gains tax on crypto for individuals) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 24% corporate tax (may apply if crypto is trading stock) |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | SC / BNM |
| Framework | Capital Markets and Services (Prescription of Securities) (Digital Currency and Digital Token) Order 2019; supplemented by Guidelines on Recognized Markets (revised 20 May 2026) and Guidelines on Digital Assets (latest revision 19 August 2024) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost (USD) | ~USD 1,050,000 minimum paid-up capital for RMO-DAX (RM 5,000,000); ~USD 105,000 minimum for DAC (RM 500,000). Application/processing fees under Capital Markets and Services (Fees) Regulations 2025 (effective 1 January 2026). |
Licensing is regulated by the Securities Commission Malaysia with specific licenses for digital asset service providers. The process is structured but requires compliance with AML and capital market regulations.
No detailed enforcement information available
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | Yes |
| FATF Status | compliant — not on grey list; October 2025 MER adopted; 24 Compliant + 16 Largely Compliant recommendations; roadmap issued for ML prosecution improvement |
| FATF Body | FATF/APG |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | Yes |
Status: regulated
DeFi activities fall under the regulatory scope of the Securities Commission Malaysia, requiring compliance with existing capital market laws and AML regulations.
Status: developing
Malaysia has no specific stablecoin regulation framework as of June 2026; general digital asset and AML guidelines apply to any stablecoin activities on SC-licensed platforms. BNM is actively piloting MYR-denominated ringgit stablecoins and tokenised deposits under the DAIH, with full regulatory guidelines expected by end-2026. These pilots may serve as a pathway toward a wholesale CBDC.
Status: unregulated
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.063/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 20% |
| Infrastructure | good |
Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and a growing renewable energy share. Infrastructure supports data centers and mining operations, especially in urban areas.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 47/100 |
| Banking Access | open |
Risk Factors
Malaysia maintains a stable political environment with open banking access for crypto businesses. It is not under international sanctions and has moderate corruption levels.
Malaysia has a clear regulatory framework for digital assets under the Capital Markets and Services (Prescription of Securities) (Digital Currency and Digital Token) Order 2019, regulated by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC). The country supports innovation through initiatives like regulatory sandboxes and public consultations on tokenisation frameworks.
Malaysia is classified by FATF as: compliant — not on grey list; October 2025 MER adopted; 24 Compliant + 16 Largely Compliant recommendations; roadmap issued for ML prosecution improvement.
Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.
KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses. Travel rule threshold: all transactions (no de minimis).
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