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tags: [Legal, EU Regulation, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
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created: 2026-04-23
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title: "Italy — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Italy has a clear and comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, including the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) and the Italian…
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# Italy — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇮🇹 Italy

Italy has a clear and comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, including the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) and the Italian VASP-to-CASP Transition Decree. The regulatory authorities actively monitor and combat financial fraud and unauthorized crypto activities.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Legal** |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | EUR |
| Adoption Rank | #27 |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 26% flat tax on crypto capital gains above €2,000 annual threshold |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 24% IRES + 3.9% IRAP |
| VAT on Crypto | Yes |

VAT applies to crypto transactions. Specific tax rates for capital gains, staking, mining, and airdrops are not explicitly stated in the provided text.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | CONSOB / Bank of Italy |
| Framework | Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) and Italian VASP-to-CASP Transition Decree |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $25,000 - $200,000 |

Licensing is regulated under MiCAR and the Italian VASP-to-CASP Transition Decree, with medium difficulty to obtain licenses.

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities are regulated under the existing crypto regulatory framework in Italy.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) framework.

## NFTs

**Status:** Unclear

MiCA excludes unique NFTs. CONSOB follows ESMA classification guidance. Italy's art market makes NFT classification particularly relevant.

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.2/kWh |
| Renewable | 35% |
| Infrastructure | good |

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and a significant share of renewable energy. Infrastructure quality is good.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 56/100 |
| Banking Access | open |

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

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