Jurisdiction reference
Colombia
Regulator: SFC Colombia. License/registration context: Sandbox. 18 VASP/entity records are tracked by Plexo Institute in Colombia. Official registry source: SFC Colombia Sandbox. Data last updated: 2026-08-28.
Cryptoassets in Colombia remain unregulated, they're not legal tender, securities, or recognized financial instruments. Practical use isn't banned, but official bodies like the Central Bank and SFC (Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia) steer clear of formal integration. The SFC's sandbox ran until end-2023 and there are ongoing legislative attempts for clarity. Meanwhile, tax (DIAN) and financial intelligence (UIAF) authorities impose reporting obligations and anti-money laundering (AML) oversight on crypto-related operators.
Regulatory Status
- Jurisdiction code
- CO
- Regime
- Sandbox
- Regulator
- SFC Colombia
- Governing law
- Regulatory sandbox (LaArenera)
- Travel Rule
- In Progress
- Tracked entities
- 18
- Recognized stablecoin backing
- fiat-backed, crypto-backed, commodity-backed, algorithmic
- Yield-bearing stablecoins
- Restricted
- Currency
- COP
Regulatory approach
The Central Bank clarifies that crypto isn't money, legal tender, or securities, and provides conceptual definitions
Relationship Graph
Jurisdiction FAQ
Who regulates Colombia?
The current Plexo Institute record lists SFC Colombia as the regulator for Colombia.
How many VASPs are tracked in Colombia?
18 VASP/entity records are tracked by Plexo Institute in Colombia.
What is the Travel Rule status in Colombia?
The current Plexo Institute record lists the Travel Rule status for Colombia as In Progress.
Source Evidence
This profile is compiled from official legislation and regulator records. Source confidence: official source evidence.