Italy: Entry into force of Decree introducing registration requirement for virtual currency and digital wallet service providers
Description
Entry into force of Decree introducing registration requirement for virtual currency and digital wallet service providers
On 17 February 2022, the decree introducing a mandatory registration requirement for virtual currency and digital wallet service providers operating in Italy enters into force with a grace period until the register is prepared. Particularly, virtual…
Scope
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Business registration requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2022-01-13
adopted
2022-02-17
in grace period