Svalbard and Jan Mayen follow the Crypto Asset Act (Kryptoeiendelsloven) implementing MiCA and TFR II since 1 July 2025, providing a clear legal framework for crypto activities under Finanstilsynet supervision.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 25/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | NOK |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | Finanstilsynet |
| Framework | Crypto Asset Act (Kryptoeiendelsloven) |
| Ease | medium |
Licensing is required under the Crypto Asset Act aligned with MiCA regulations, with Finanstilsynet as the supervisory authority.
Enforcement focused on unlicensed operators and consumer protection
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | Yes |
| FATF Status | compliant |
| FATF Body | FATF |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | Yes |
Status: regulated
DeFi activities are regulated under the Crypto Asset Act, requiring compliance with AML and licensing rules.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins are regulated under the Crypto Asset Act consistent with MiCA framework requirements.
Status: no_rules
No specific NFT regulation
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.15/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 30% |
| Infrastructure | good |
Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and 30% renewable energy share. Infrastructure quality is good, suitable for mining operations.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 85/100 |
| Banking Access | open |
| Sanctions Program Active | No |
Risk Factors
Svalbard and Jan Mayen benefit from Norway's stable political environment, high transparency, and good infrastructure. Some geopolitical risks stem from Arctic territorial disputes but do not currently impact crypto business significantly.
Svalbard and Jan Mayen follow the Crypto Asset Act (Kryptoeiendelsloven) implementing MiCA and TFR II since 1 July 2025, providing a clear legal framework for crypto activities under Finanstilsynet supervision.
Svalbard and Jan Mayen is classified by FATF as: compliant.
Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.
KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.
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