**Regulatory Framework Resources**: CONSOB maintains an overview and resources page for MiCAR implementation[2]
Can specific business models operate in Italy? Each card answers the operational question for one kind of operator. Curated cells reflect counsel-grade review; AI-generated cells should be confirmed before relying on them.
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| Law / Regulation | Year | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| MiCA Regulation (EU) 2023/1114: https://www.boccadutri.com/micar-european-regula | 2023 | MiCA Regulation (EU) 2023/1114: https://www.boccadutri.com/micar-european-regulation-on-crypto-assets/ [1] |
| Legislative Decree No. 129/2024: https://www.lightspark.com/knowledge/is-crypto- | 2024 | Legislative Decree No. 129/2024: https://www.lightspark.com/knowledge/is-crypto-legal-in-italy [3]; https://cms.law/en/i... |
| Decree No. 218/2024 (effective Jan 1, 2025): https://www.binance.com/en/square/p | 2024 | Decree No. 218/2024 (effective Jan 1, 2025): https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/33345454531865 [7] |
| **Primary Legislation**: Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 | 2023 | **Primary Legislation**: Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 — Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA)[2] |
| **Italian Implementation**: Legislative Decree 2024 (approved to adapt national | 2024 | **Italian Implementation**: Legislative Decree 2024 (approved to adapt national legislation to MiCA requirements); Law D... |
| **Legislative Decree No. 129** (effective September 2024): Transposes EU MiCA in | 2024 | **Legislative Decree No. 129** (effective September 2024): Transposes EU MiCA into Italian law, regulating issuance and ... |
MiCA Regulation (EU) 2023/1114: https://www.boccadutri.com/micar-european-regulation-on-crypto-assets/ [1]
Legislative Decree No. 129/2024: https://www.lightspark.com/knowledge/is-crypto-legal-in-italy [3]; https://cms.law/en/int/expert-guides/cms-expert-guide-to-crypto-regulation/italy [8]
Decree No. 218/2024 (effective Jan 1, 2025): https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/33345454531865 [7]
**Pre-MiCA (until ~June 2025)**: **Registration-only** with OAM for VASPs (exchanges, custody); no full license needed but mandatory AML/KYC compliance. Investors urged to use registered firms.[2][6]
**Post-MiCA (from June 30, 2025)**: **Licensing regime** via CASP authorization; single EU passporting allows operation across member states without per-country re-licensing. Transitional grace until Dec 30, 2025, for existing operators.[1][3][4][5][7][8]
**Capital**: €50,000–€150,000 minimum, scaled by services/risks.[4]
**AML/KYC**: Strict compliance mandatory (Travel Rule, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting); aligns with AMLD5 and GDPR for data protection.[2][3][6]
**Local Presence/Governance**: Transparent ownership; board with finance/compliance experience; risk management systems; independent compliance/audit functions. No explicit branch required due to passporting, but Italian authorities oversee.[3][5]
Other: Asset segregation, consumer protection, market abuse prevention.[3][5]
Prepare documentation: Governance plans, fit-and-proper assessments for management/owners, capital proof, AML policies, risk systems.
Lodge with competent authority (Bank of Italy for custody/ARTs/EMTs; Consob for exchanges/platforms).
Undergo review for compliance; authorization grants EU-wide passporting.
Existing OAM-registered VASPs transition by applying before deadlines (June 30, 2025, for new ops; Dec 30, 2025, extension).[1][3][4][7][8]
**OFAC**: Applies to all U.S. persons and has extraterritorial reach; VASPs must block cryptoassets linked to SDN-listed persons/entities (including wallet addresses) and report to OFAC. Strict liability applies, with no crypto exceptions.[4][6]
**EU/UN**: Integrated into MiCA and Italian AML rules; screening prevents dealings with sanctioned parties, with Travel Rule enhancing controls for crypto transfers.[2][5]
EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions List
OFAC SDN List (including crypto addresses)
UK HMT, Canadian OSFI (for global compliance)[2][5][6]
**MiCA Regulation**: EU Regulation 2023/1114 – https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1114/oj
**Italian MiCA Decree**: Legislative Decree no. 129/2024 – https://www.gazzettaufficiale.it/ (search decree) [3]
Travel rule data collection in progress.
Tax reporting data collection in progress.
Custody regulation data collection in progress.
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Securities classification data collection in progress.
Sanctions data collection in progress.
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Likely AML/CFT regulation update expected around 2026-05-19
Based on 58 historical regulatory events for Italy, averaging every 27 days, with increasing regulatory activity.
Fines up to **€5 million or 3% of annual turnover for companies**
**Post-MiCA (from June 30, 2025)**: **Licensing regime** via CASP authorization; single EU passporting allows operation across member states without per-country re-licensing. Transitional grace until Dec 30, 2025, for existing operators.[1][3][4][5][7][8]
EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions List
**EU Sanctions**: https://data.europa.eu/data/datasets/consolidated-list-of-persons-groups-and-entities-subject-to-eu-financial-sanctions?locale=en
**OFAC SDN**: https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treasury.gov/ [4][6]
**Italian Implementation**: Legislative Decree 2024 (approved to adapt national legislation to MiCA requirements); Law Decree 95/2025 (extending VASP registration deadlines)[4]
**Regulatory Framework Resources**: CONSOB maintains an overview and resources page for MiCAR implementation[2]
**Bank of Italy (Banca d'Italia)**: Primary supervisor for stablecoin issuers, focusing on financial stability, systemic risk, and cross-border issuance concerns.
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