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type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, EU Regulation, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Hungary]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: country--hungary
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/HU, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/hungary.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/hungary.html"
title: "Hungary — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Hungary has a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, aligned with the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:05:20.842105+00:00"
entry_type_raw: country
region: europe
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# Hungary — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇭🇺 Hungary

Hungary has a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, aligned with the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The Hungarian National Bank oversees crypto activities with established consumer protection and financial stability measures.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Legal** |
| Risk Score | 33/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | HUF |
| Adoption Rank | #36 |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| VAT on Crypto | No |

The regulator page does not specify detailed crypto tax rates or rules; VAT does not apply to crypto transactions.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | MNB |
| Framework | Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $15,000 - $100,000 |

Licensing follows EU MiCA standards, requiring authorization for crypto service providers.

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities are regulated under the broader EU MiCA framework and Hungarian financial regulations.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the EU MiCA framework applicable in Hungary.

## NFTs

**Status:** no\_rules

No specific NFT regulation

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.11/kWh |
| Renewable | 30% |
| Infrastructure | good |

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and a significant share of renewable energy. Infrastructure supports mining activities.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 43/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |

Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 ·
Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.io/crypto-map/)

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