---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "asia_pacific", "apg", "legal"]
aliases: ["NR", "NRU"]
created: 2026-06-01
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--nauru]]"]
sources:
  - name: "https://www.naurugov.nr"
    url: "https://www.naurugov.nr"
    type: "official"
---

#  Nauru (NR) — Crypto Regulation

> Nauru enacted the Command Ridge Virtual Asset Authority Act 2025 (certified June 17, 2025), establishing the Command Ridge Virtual Asset Authority (CRVAA) as the first dedicated autonomous virtual asset regulator in the Pacific. Licensing is required for VASPs. Crypto assets are classified as commodities by default.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 25/100 (Low Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Moderate |
| Region | [[domain--asia-pacific|asia pacific]] |
| Currency | [[entity--aud|AUD]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 0% - no income tax |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 10% employer levy on non-resident businesses |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | N/A |
| Airdrop Tax | N/A |

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [[entity--crvaa|CRVAA]] |
| Framework | Command Ridge Virtual Asset Authority Act 2025 |
| Ease | very_complex |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | Yes |
| FATF Status | enhanced_follow_up |

## DeFi

**Status:** unregulated

## Stablecoins

**Status:** unregulated

## NFTs

**Status:** unregulated

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.35/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 15% |
| Climate | tropical |
| Infrastructure | poor |

Electricity costs are high and infrastructure is limited, making mining less competitive. No clear mining regulations exist.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 40/100 |
| Ease of Business | difficult |
| Internet Freedom | partly_free |
| Banking Access | restricted |

## Enforcement

No detailed enforcement information available

## CBDC Status: none

## FAQ

### Is cryptocurrency legal in Nauru?

Nauru enacted the Command Ridge Virtual Asset Authority Act 2025 (certified June 17, 2025), establishing the Command Ridge Virtual Asset Authority (CRVAA) as the first dedicated autonomous virtual asset regulator in the Pacific. Licensing is required for VASPs. Crypto assets are classified as commodities by default.

### What is the FATF status of Nauru?

Nauru is classified by FATF as: enhanced_follow_up.

### Are VASPs licensed in Nauru?

Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.

### What is the AML/KYC regime in Nauru?

KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.dev/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-06-01.*

**Sources:**
- [https://www.naurugov.nr](https://www.naurugov.nr)