Italy Sets December 30 Deadline for Crypto Firms to Transition to MiCA Framework

Italy's securities regulator CONSOB has set December 30, 2025 as the final deadline for crypto platforms to transition from domestic registration to the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets regime. Firms that file for MiCA authorization before the cutoff may continue serving Italian clients provisionally until approval or until June 30, 2026. Platforms that do not seek authorization must cease operations, notify users, and return all funds by the deadline.