Is Monero legal in my country?
Start typing your country. You will see our short verdict on owning and buying Monero there, with a link to the full page with dates and sources.
How to read the result
"Legal to own" means we found no law against holding XMR in your own wallet. Licensed exchanges may still be barred from listing it, as in the EU from July 2027. Full list: Monero by country; news: delisting tracker.
Frequently asked questions
Is Monero banned anywhere?
A few countries ban crypto altogether. Separately, several regulators bar licensed exchanges from handling privacy coins, which limits buying and selling but not owning.
Will Monero be banned in the EU?
From July 2027 the EU bars licensed crypto firms from handling privacy coins. Owning Monero in your own wallet is not banned.