Is Binance available in Italy?
Binance currently serves residents of Italy but has announced it will stop from 1 July 2026. Binance did not obtain a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) authorisation, after the Greek regulator rejected its application, and the regulator for Italy is CONSOB. From 1 July 2026 new trading, deposits, and account openings stop for these residents, while withdrawals remain open.
Information, not advice. This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify the current rules with a qualified local professional and the official regulator before acting.
How we checked this. We set this status by reading the platform's own terms of use and country eligibility, and the public register kept by the named regulator, then dated the result. Availability can change, so confirm directly with the platform and the regulator before acting. As of 26 June 2026.
As of 26 June 2026, Binance is still reachable by residents of Italy, but it has announced that it will halt its crypto services for residents of the European Union and the European Economic Area from 1 July 2026. Binance does not hold a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) authorisation in any member state, after the Hellenic Capital Market Commission in Greece rejected its application, so it cannot lawfully serve Italy once the MiCA transitional period ends. The regulator for Italy is CONSOB; existing balances stay accessible and withdrawals stay open, but new orders, deposits, and account openings stop, so plan accordingly and verify the current position.
Availability for residents of Italy
As of 26 June 2026, Binance remains reachable by residents of Italy and continues to offer spot trading and other products for a short window. The regulator for Italy is the Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa (CONSOB). Across the European Union and the European Economic Area, crypto asset service providers must operate under the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework, either through a national authorisation or by passporting an authorisation held in another member state.
Binance does not hold a MiCA authorisation in any member state. Its application was handled in Greece, where the Hellenic Capital Market Commission rejected it. On 25 June 2026 Binance announced that it will stop serving residents of the European Union and the European Economic Area from 1 July 2026, when the MiCA transitional period closes.
In Italy, virtual asset operators were previously listed on a register kept by the Organismo Agenti e Mediatori (OAM), and Binance had an Italian entity recorded there. That route does not replace a MiCA authorisation. CONSOB, the Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa, set a firm deadline for firms to be authorised under MiCA, and Binance has not obtained that authorisation.
From 1 July 2026, Binance has said it will halt new spot orders, deposits, new account openings, and Earn, staking, and launchpool products for affected residents. Existing balances remain accessible and withdrawals remain open, so there is no automatic loss of funds, but new activity stops. Because the position is moving, confirm the current status with CONSOB and Binance before acting.
What the MiCA deadline means in practice
Binance is a custodial platform, which means it holds the assets in your account on your behalf rather than giving you the private keys. The change here is not about whether owning crypto is lawful in Italy, which it is, but about whether the Binance platform may offer services to residents under MiCA after 1 July 2026.
If you hold a Binance account as a resident of Italy, the practical steps are to review your positions, export your transaction history for tax records, and decide whether to withdraw funds or move to a provider that holds a MiCA authorisation. Treat dated announcements as the guide and confirm details on the platform, since timelines can shift.
How crypto is taxed in Italy
In Italy, gains on crypto can be subject to capital gains tax, with collection handled by the Agenzia delle Entrate. Italy has updated its treatment of crypto through recent budget laws, so the applicable threshold and rate can change.
Rules change and depend on personal circumstances, so confirm the current treatment with a qualified Italian tax adviser or the Agenzia delle Entrate. See the Italy crypto tax page for a fuller explanation. This is general information, not tax advice (as of 26 June 2026).
Binance is withdrawing from the European Union and European Economic Area from 1 July 2026, but a number of other platforms have secured MiCA authorisation and continue to serve Italy. Availability and products vary, so compare the exchanges that are genuinely available in Italy before you choose.
Every availability status here is dated and checked against the named regulator's public register. We never place a link to a platform where it is not available.
Regulator and sources
The regulator for Italy is the Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa (CONSOB), and authorisation across the European Union and European Economic Area runs through the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework, coordinated with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). The position below is stated as of 26 June 2026 and should be confirmed on the primary sources.
- the Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa (CONSOB), notices and registers on crypto asset services under MiCA.
- European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the register of authorised crypto asset service providers.
- Hellenic Capital Market Commission, the Greek regulator that handled and rejected Binance's MiCA application.
- Binance, its public announcement of 25 June 2026 on halting services for residents of the European Union and the European Economic Area from 1 July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is Binance available in Italy?
As of 26 June 2026, Binance still serves residents of Italy, but it has announced it will stop from 1 July 2026. It did not obtain a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) authorisation, so it cannot lawfully serve Italy after the transitional period ends.
Why is Binance leaving Italy?
Binance did not secure a MiCA authorisation in any European Union member state. Its application was rejected by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission in Greece, and without authorisation it cannot serve residents of the European Union and European Economic Area, including Italy, from 1 July 2026.
What happens to my funds on Binance?
Binance has said existing balances stay accessible and withdrawals stay open after 1 July 2026, with new orders, deposits, and account openings stopping. There is no automatic loss of funds, but you should review your account and confirm the steps on the platform.
Is it legal to own crypto in Italy?
Yes. Holding, buying, and selling crypto is lawful in Italy, supervised under the framework overseen by CONSOB. The issue on this page is the authorisation of the Binance platform, not whether owning crypto is allowed.
Which exchanges still serve Italy?
Several platforms have secured MiCA authorisation and continue to serve Italy. See the best exchanges in Italy page to compare the providers that are genuinely available. This is general information, not financial advice.
How are crypto gains taxed in Italy?
In Italy, crypto gains can be subject to capital gains tax collected by the Agenzia delle Entrate, with rules updated through recent budget laws. See the Italy crypto tax page. This is general information, not tax advice.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability and authorisations can change at short notice, and Binance's position in the European Union and European Economic Area is changing now around the Markets in Crypto Assets deadline of 1 July 2026. The position on this page is dated 26 June 2026. Confirm the current status with CONSOB and the platform before you act.
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