Global Bitcoin
Regulatory Map

How governments classify, tax, and restrict Bitcoin across 140+ jurisdictions. Every entry verified against current official sources, IMF reports, and legal filings as of June 2026.

Cross-checked against official sources · IMF reports · FATF evaluations · Live legal sources

0Pro-Bitcoin

0Moderate

0Restrictive

0Tracked

Pro-Bitcoin — clear legal recognition, self-custody protected

Moderate — legal but regulated

Restrictive — hostile enforcement, high seizure risk

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Featured Jurisdictions

Detailed country profiles — verified June 2026

Methodology

How We Classify Countries

Our classification draws on statutory law, central bank guidance, judicial precedent, tax authority rulings, and documented enforcement patterns. We weight practical enforceability as the primary factor. Classifications are verified against current sources quarterly — most recent verification: June 2026.

Six dimensions inform each assessment:

Legal Status of Transactions

Self-Custody Rights

Tax Treatment (CGT, VAT)

Political Trajectory

Formal Legal Classification

Seizure Risk & Due Process

Source materials include official government publications, IMF Article IV consultations, FATF mutual evaluation reports, verified legal practitioners, and live news sources. Classifications reviewed quarterly.

Legal Disclaimer: This map is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Regulations change rapidly. Always verify with official government sources and consult qualified legal counsel before making compliance or investment decisions.

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