---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "asia_pacific", "fatf", "unknown"]
aliases: ["NC", "NCL", "Nouvelle-Caledonie"]
created: 2026-06-01
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--new-caledonia]]"]
sources:
  - name: "AMF France"
    url: "https://www.amf-france.org"
    type: "official"
  - name: "IEOM"
    url: "https://www.ieom.fr"
    type: "official"
---

#  New Caledonia (NC) — Crypto Regulation

> New Caledonia is a French sui generis collectivity and EU Overseas Country and Territory (OCT). EU law, including MiCA, does not apply. The IEOM manages the CFP franc (XPF) monetary zone but has no crypto regulatory mandate. France's PSAN/CASP framework (AMF-regulated, transitioning to MiCA by 1 July 2026) applies to metropolitan France and does not extend to New Caledonia as an OCT. No local crypto licensing, trading, or asset regulation framework exists as of 2026-06-01. The territory experienced severe political and economic disruption in 2024 (€2B damage) with ongoing instability into 2026.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | unknown |
| Risk Score | 85/100 (Very High Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Moderate |
| Region | [[domain--asia-pacific|asia pacific]] |
| Currency | [[entity--xpf|XPF]] |

## 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 | IEOM (Institut d'Émission d'Outre-Mer) for monetary/banking oversight only |
| Framework | No crypto framework |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | No |
| Travel Rule | No |
| [[concept--fatf|FATF]] Member | No |
| FATF Status | compliant |

## DeFi

**Status:** no_regulation

No DeFi regulation in New Caledonia. EU DeFi-related provisions under MiCA do not apply (NC is EU OCT). No local authority has issued any DeFi guidance.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no_rules

No specific stablecoin framework

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No specific NFT regulation

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.18/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 15% |
| Climate | tropical |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and limited renewable energy. Infrastructure is fair given the island's remote location.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | unstable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 66/100 |
| Ease of Business | difficult |
| Internet Freedom | free |
| Banking Access | moderate |

## Enforcement

Enforcement focused on unlicensed operators and consumer protection

## CBDC Status: unknown

## FAQ

### Is cryptocurrency legal in New Caledonia?

New Caledonia is a French sui generis collectivity and EU Overseas Country and Territory (OCT). EU law, including MiCA, does not apply. The IEOM manages the CFP franc (XPF) monetary zone but has no crypto regulatory mandate. France's PSAN/CASP framework (AMF-regulated, transitioning to MiCA by 1 July 2026) applies to metropolitan France and does not extend to New Caledonia as an OCT. No local crypto licensing, trading, or asset regulation framework exists as of 2026-06-01. The territory experien

### What is the FATF status of New Caledonia?

New Caledonia is classified by FATF as: compliant.

### What is the AML/KYC regime in New Caledonia?

KYC is not universally mandated.

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

**Sources:**
- [AMF France](https://www.amf-france.org)
- [IEOM](https://www.ieom.fr)