---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "asia_pacific", "fatf", "unknown"]
aliases: ["NC", "NCL", "Nouvelle-Caledonie"]
created: 2026-04-13
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

> The regulator page does not provide explicit information on cryptocurrency regulations, licensing, or taxation in New Caledonia. The IEOM focuses on monetary policy and financial stability for the Pacific franc zone but does not mention crypto-specific rules.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | unknown |
| Risk Score | 50/100 (Moderate 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 | [[entity--amf|AMF]] / IEOM (Institut d'emission d'outre-mer) |
| 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:** Unclear

No specific DeFi regulation

## 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 | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 55/100 |
| Ease of Business | moderate |
| Internet Freedom | free |
| Banking Access | moderate |

## Enforcement

Enforcement focused on unlicensed operators and consumer protection

## CBDC Status: unknown

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

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