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Italy sets 2025 MiCA deadline for crypto provider Consob
Italy’s Consob says VASPs must obtain MiCA-compliant CASP authorization by Dec. 30, 2025, or cease Italian operations, return…
Italy orders non-compliant VASPs to exit as MiCAR rules kick in
Consob has urged VASPs to secure CASP approval or shut down by December 30, 2025. This comes as…
Why the European Commission wants to seize control of crypto oversight
MiCA currently lets companies gain cross-border access via a single national licence. National regulators and firms fear a…
UniCredit brings BlackRock’s IBIT to Italy’s elite, merging BTC with TradFi
Italy’s second-largest bank is inviting pros to tap Bitcoin’s gains while avoiding its chaos. The investment vehicle, linked…
Italian postal service could bring digital euro to millions, ECB says
Poste Italiane could support the final phase of the digital euro rollout thanks to its broad client base,…
Pope Francis’ death leads to 134% surge in unofficial LUCE meme coin
The recent death of Pope Francis has propelled the meme coin inspired by the Vatican’s mascot, LUCE, above…
Italy’s largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, buys $1M Bitcoin
Intesa Sanpaolo Bank buys $1M in Bitcoin. The bank is the first Italian bank to invest in crypto.…
Bank of Italy Calls Bitcoin P2P Services ‘Crime-as-a-Service’ Amidst Growing Acceptance
While major institutions worldwide are gradually embracing Bitcoin, recognizing its potential as a transformative asset and even integrating…
Italy will drop plans to increase tax on crypto capital gains
Italy drops plans to raise crypto tax from 26% to 42% after industry opposition. Lawmakers propose capping the…
Ferrari starts accepting crypto in Europe to meet demand from wealthy buyers
Luxury sports car maker Ferrari is broadening its crypto payment options across Europe in response to demands from…