---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "europe", "moneyval", "legal"]
aliases: ["RO", "ROU", "România"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2025-12-01
compile_into: ["[[country--romania]]"]
sources:
  - name: "ASF Romania"
    url: "https://www.asfromania.ro"
    type: "official"
---

# 🇷🇴 [[country--romania|Romania]] (RO) — Crypto Regulation

> Romania has a clear and legal regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, aligned with EU regulations such as MiCAR and GEO 10/2025. The financial supervisory authority ASF oversees the market with established legislation and consumer protections.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 33/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Low |
| Region | [[domain--europe|europe]] |
| Currency | [[entity--ron|RON]] |
| Adoption Rank | #37 |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 10% flat tax on crypto capital gains |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 16% corporate tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [[entity--asf|ASF]] / BNR |
| Framework | MiCAR and GEO 10/2025 |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $15,000 - $80,000 |
| Timeline | 4-10 months |

Licensing is regulated under EU MiCAR framework and national GEO 10/2025, requiring authorization from ASF.

## AML / KYC

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

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities are regulated under the MiCAR framework and national legislation, requiring compliance with AML and licensing rules.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under MiCAR and national laws, with specific requirements for issuance and custody.

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No specific NFT regulation

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.115/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 44% |
| Climate | temperate |
| Infrastructure | good |

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and a significant share of renewable energy. Infrastructure supports mining operations.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 45/100 |
| Ease of Business | moderate |
| Internet Freedom | free |
| Banking Access | moderate |

## Enforcement

ASF has issued consumer warnings about crypto risks. Enforcement capacity is still developing.

## CBDC Status: unknown

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

**Sources:**
- [ASF Romania](https://www.asfromania.ro)