Global Crypto Atlas
How we calculate
The Atlas does not argue that more or less regulation is better. It shows what exists, with verifiable indicators.
GCRI
- Methodology version: 1.0 (31/10/2026). Maximum score: 100.
- Formula: GCRI = sum of the points of conditions with "yes" evidence. Each condition has fixed, published points.
- A condition only scores with documentary evidence: document, body, date, official URL and check date.
- Without evidence, the condition is "not assessed". A country only gets a score and rank when every condition has been assessed.
- No score is assigned by artificial intelligence. Evidence changes require an official source and are kept in the data version history.
- Bloc-level evidence (e.g., an EU regulation) applies to member states and is marked as such.
- The index measures the documented existence of rules, not the quality, effectiveness or desirability of regulation.
Level
- Level 0 · Restrictive / prohibitive · documented prohibition
- Level 1 · Incipient regulation · 0–24
- Level 2 · Partial regulation · 25–49
- Level 3 · Established framework · 50–74
- Level 4 · Comprehensive and operational regulation · 75–100
Adoption is a separate index and never enters the GCRI. It is shown only when a verifiable source exists.
Structured data (JSON) ↗Criteria and weights
| # | Criteria and weights | Verifiable conditions | points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Legal framework (20) | A statute or regulation with force of law, specific to virtual assets/crypto assets, published and in force. marco.lei | 12 |
| The rule defines virtual asset/crypto asset or refers to an official definition. marco.def | 4 | ||
| A rule designates the competent authority to regulate and supervise the sector. marco.autoridade | 4 | ||
| 02 | Licensing / supervision (15) | Virtual-asset service providers need authorization, a license or registration to operate. licenca.exige | 10 |
| A rule in force sets out the authorization procedure. licenca.proc | 5 | ||
| 03 | Consumer protection (10) | A rule requires segregation between the firm's assets and clients' assets. consumidor.segregacao | 5 |
| A rule requires risk disclosure to clients. consumidor.riscos | 5 | ||
| 04 | AML / KYC (10) | Providers are covered by anti-money-laundering legislation. aml.lei | 6 |
| A rule requires AML/CFT policies and controls from providers (including client identification). aml.kyc | 4 | ||
| 05 | Stablecoins (10) | A rule defines stablecoins / tokens referenced to a currency or asset. stable.def | 4 |
| A rule sets specific rules for issuing, offering or operating with stablecoins. stable.regime | 6 | ||
| 06 | Taxation (10) | The tax authority publishes an official rule or guidance on gains from crypto assets. trib.regra | 6 |
| There is an obligation to report crypto-asset operations to the tax authority. trib.reporte | 4 | ||
| 07 | Custody (5) | A rule addresses the custody of virtual assets/private keys by providers. custodia.regra | 5 |
| 08 | DeFi / Web3 (5) | A rule or official guidance expressly addresses decentralized finance or smart contracts. defi.trata | 5 |
| 09 | Tokenization / RWA (5) | A rule or official guidance addresses tokens linked to real assets or tokenized securities. rwa.trata | 5 |
| 10 | Institutional clarity (10) | The division of responsibilities between authorities is defined in a rule. clareza.comp | 5 |
| An authority publicly discloses a register of, or acts concerning, authorized providers or providers seeking authorization. clareza.publico | 5 |