Illinois (Chicago) is a major financial center. Standard money transmitter licensing applies. Illinois Blockchain Technology Act provides legal recognition for smart contracts.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 25/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | north america |
| Currency | USD |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | Federal + 4.95% state |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | Federal + 9.5% state |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |
No crypto-specific tax guidance available.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | IDFPR |
| Framework | Transmitters of Money Act (05 ILCS 657) + Blockchain Technology Act (205 ILCS 730) + Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act – DACPA (205 ILCS 731, SB1797, signed Aug 18, 2025) + Digital Assets Kiosk Act – DAKA (205 ILCS 732) |
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: Unclear
No specific DeFi regulation
Status: federal_framework_enacted
Federal GENIUS Act (signed July 18, 2025) establishes the first federal stablecoin framework for payment stablecoin issuers (PPSIs). Stablecoins must be backed 1:1 by USD or low-risk assets. Dual federal/state system: state-regulated issuers limited to ≤$10B issuance; state regimes must be 'substantially similar' to federal framework. Illinois DACPA (Aug 2025) applies to stablecoin issuers operating in Illinois and may qualify as a 'substantially similar' state regime under GENIUS Act. FinCEN/OFAC proposed AML/sanctions rules for PPSIs (April 2026 NPRM). Full rules effective by Jan 2027.
Status: no_rules
No specific NFT regulation
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.1/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 20% |
| Infrastructure | excellent |
Illinois benefits from robust data center infrastructure and temperate climate aiding cooling. Electricity costs are moderate for the US.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 67/100 |
| Banking Access | open |
Risk Factors
Illinois, as part of the US, enjoys stable political environment, strong internet freedom, and open banking for crypto businesses. Key risks include evolving regulations and cybersecurity.
Illinois (Chicago) is a major financial center. Standard money transmitter licensing applies. Illinois Blockchain Technology Act provides legal recognition for smart contracts.
Illinois is classified by FATF as: compliant.
Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.
KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.
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