Crypto Regulations in Italy 2025

Key Points

1. Italy's crypto regulations are driven by the EU’s Market in Crypto Asset Regulation (MiCAR), aiming to provide a secure environment for digital currencies.

2. Key regulations include Law Decree 95/2025 and Decision No. 330, with tax changes effective from January 1, 2026, abolishing the €2,000 exemption threshold.

3. Crypto taxes in 2025 include a 26% capital gains tax with a €2,000 exemption, shifting to 33% with no exemption from 2026, and a 0.2% alternative tax.

4. Crypto asset service providers (CASPs) must comply with MiCAR and local AML/KYC requirements, with existing CASPs having until December 30, 2025, to apply for authorization.

5. Italy accepts crypto for payments and investments, with tax reporting required by October 15 each year to Agenzia Entrate, using the LIFO method for self-assessment.