Wyoming maintains a progressive banking and financial regulatory environment that supports economic development and innovation, including crypto-friendly legislation such as the Wyoming Digital Asset Law and SPDI Act. The Division of Banking oversees licensing and regulation of financial institutions including virtual currency kiosks as of March 2026.
| Status | crypto_friendly |
| Risk Score | 15/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | north america |
| Currency | USD |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 0% state income tax (federal capital gains tax still applies at 0%-20%) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 0% state corporate income tax (federal 21% still applies) |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | No state-level tax; federal taxes apply |
| Airdrop Tax | No state-level tax; federal taxes apply |
Wyoming imposes no state income tax, no corporate income tax, and no franchise tax. This makes it one of the most tax-friendly states for crypto businesses and individuals, though federal tax obligations remain.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | Wyoming Division of Banking |
| Framework | Wyoming Digital Asset Law (HB 70, 2019); Wyoming SPDI Act (HB 74, 2019); Wyoming Stable Token Act (2023); Wyoming Money Transmitters Act (with virtual currency kiosk provisions added by HB 0075, 2026) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost (USD) | $5,000 - $500,000 (SPDI charter requires significant capital) |
Licensing includes special purpose depository institutions and virtual currency kiosks with new licensing requirements effective March 2026.
No significant enforcement actions reported; jurisdiction actively encourages crypto business
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | parent_country_member |
| FATF Body | FATF (via United States, FATF member in good standing) |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | Yes |
Status: Legal
DeFi activities are generally permitted under Wyoming's crypto-friendly regulatory framework with no specific restrictions.
Status: regulated
Wyoming has the most advanced state-level stablecoin framework in the US. The Wyoming Stable Token Act (2023) established the Wyoming Stable Token Commission, which issued FRNT (Frontier Stable Token) on August 19, 2025 — the first US state-issued stablecoin, fully backed by US Treasuries at 102% reserve ratio, deployed on 7 blockchains. State-issued stablecoins are explicitly exempt from the federal GENIUS Act (signed July 18, 2025) which governs private payment stablecoins. Private stablecoin issuers operating in Wyoming must comply with the GENIUS Act framework and Wyoming money transmission laws. SPDI-chartered institutions may provide stablecoin custody and issuance services.
Status: no_rules
No specific NFT regulation; generally permitted
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.05/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 20% |
| Infrastructure | excellent |
Wyoming offers low electricity costs and a favorable climate for mining with strong infrastructure support.
| Stability | very_stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 67/100 |
| Banking Access | open |
Wyoming benefits from the stable and crypto-friendly environment of the United States with strong legal protections and open banking access.
Wyoming maintains a progressive banking and financial regulatory environment that supports economic development and innovation, including crypto-friendly legislation such as the Wyoming Digital Asset Law and SPDI Act. The Division of Banking oversees licensing and regulation of financial institutions including virtual currency kiosks as of March 2026.
Wyoming is classified by FATF as: parent_country_member.
Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.
KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.
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