Italy: Implementation of Decree introducing registration requirement for virtual currency and digital wallet service providers
Description
Implementation of Decree introducing registration requirement for virtual currency and digital wallet service providers
On 18 May 2022, the Italian credit brokers organization (OAM) implements the decree introducing a mandatory registration requirement for virtual currency and digital wallet service providers operating in Italy. The dedicated section of the register …
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
other regulatory body
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2022-01-13
adopted
2022-02-17
in grace period