---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "asia_pacific", "fatf", "unknown"]
aliases: ["WF", "WLF", "Wallis-et-Futuna"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--wallis-and-futuna]]"]
sources:
  - name: "AMF France"
    url: "https://www.amf-france.org"
    type: "official"
  - name: "IEOM"
    url: "https://www.ieom.fr"
    type: "official"
---

#  Wallis and Futuna (WF) — Crypto Regulation

> No explicit cryptocurrency regulatory framework or specific crypto regulations are mentioned for Wallis and Futuna. The central bank IEOM oversees monetary policy for the Pacific Franc zone but does not regulate crypto.

## 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 | non_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 | $0.25/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 15% |
| Climate | tropical |
| Infrastructure | poor |

Electricity costs are high and renewable energy share is low. Infrastructure for mining is limited due to remote island conditions.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 55/100 |
| Ease of Business | moderate |
| Internet Freedom | free |
| Banking Access | restricted |

## 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)