Is KuCoin available in Italy?
KuCoin's regulated European channel is not yet operating. KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH holds a Markets in Crypto Assets authorisation granted by the Austrian Financial Market Authority on 27 November 2025, but the FMA has prohibited that entity from commencing business operations as of its notice dated 18 May 2026. In Italy the competent authorities are CONSOB and the Banca d'Italia.
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, KuCoin is available with limits to residents of Italy. KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH holds an EU Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) authorisation granted by the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) on 27 November 2025, which can be passported into Italy, where the competent authorities are the Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa (CONSOB) and the Banca d'Italia. However, the FMA has prohibited KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH from commencing business operations, a prohibition that remained in place as of the FMA notice dated 18 May 2026, so the regulated European channel is not yet live and new customers in Italy may be unable to onboard through it. Confirm the current position before acting.
Availability for Italian residents
As of 26 June 2026, KuCoin's regulated European channel is not yet operating, so availability to new customers in Italy should be treated as restricted. KuCoin established a European entity, KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH, which the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) authorised as a crypto asset service provider under the EU Markets in Crypto Assets framework on 27 November 2025.
A Markets in Crypto Assets authorisation can be passported across the European Economic Area. However, the Austrian FMA, in an administrative decision dated 18 February 2026, prohibited KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH from commencing business operations because not all supervisory conditions were met, in particular governance requirements and the filling of senior key functions. A separate prohibition on conducting new business, ordered on 19 February 2026, was lifted on 18 May 2026, but the prohibition on commencing operations remained in place as of the FMA notice dated 18 May 2026.
In Italy the competent authorities for crypto asset service providers under the Markets in Crypto Assets framework are the Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa (CONSOB) and the Banca d'Italia. Because the regulated entity is not yet permitted to commence operations, a new customer in Italy may be unable to onboard through the compliant European channel. Treat KuCoin as available with limits as of 26 June 2026, and confirm the current position with the FMA and the local regulator before acting.
The regulator and the framework
In Italy the competent authorities for crypto asset service providers under the EU Markets in Crypto Assets framework are the Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa (CONSOB) and the Banca d'Italia. The framework has applied across the European Union since 30 December 2024 and is coordinated with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).
Under the Markets in Crypto Assets framework, a crypto asset service provider authorised in one member state can in principle be passported across the European Economic Area. KuCoin holds such an authorisation through KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH in Austria, dated 27 November 2025, but the Austrian Financial Market Authority has prohibited that entity from commencing business operations, a prohibition that remained in place as of the FMA notice dated 18 May 2026. Confirm the current status of the entity on the FMA notices and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) register (as of 26 June 2026).
How crypto is taxed in Italy
Crypto is taxed in Italy under the rules for financial income, administered by the Agenzia delle Entrate, the Italian Revenue Agency. Gains on crypto are generally subject to a substitute tax on financial income, with the applicable rate and any threshold set in national budget law and subject to change (as of 26 June 2026).
Because rates, thresholds, and reporting requirements change and depend on personal circumstances, confirm the current treatment with the Agenzia delle Entrate or a qualified adviser. See the Italy crypto tax page for a fuller explanation. This is general information, not tax advice (as of 26 June 2026).
KuCoin's regulated European channel is not yet operating, so new customers in Italy may be unable to onboard through it. Other platforms authorised under the Markets in Crypto Assets framework across the European Economic Area do serve Italy. Compare the exchanges that are genuinely available 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 relevant authorities are the Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa (CONSOB) and the Banca d'Italia as the Italian competent authorities under the Markets in Crypto Assets framework, the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) as the authorising regulator for KuCoin's European entity, and 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.
- Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA), authorisation of KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH under the Markets in Crypto Assets framework on 27 November 2025.
- Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA), notice dated 18 May 2026 lifting the prohibition on new business but confirming that the commencement of business operations remained prohibited under an administrative decision dated 18 February 2026.
- European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Union register of authorised crypto asset service providers and MiCA passporting notifications.
- Agenzia delle Entrate, the Italian Revenue Agency, guidance on the taxation of crypto asset transactions in Italy.
Frequently asked questions
Is KuCoin available in Italy?
With limits. As of 26 June 2026, KuCoin holds an EU Markets in Crypto Assets authorisation through Austria that can be passported into Italy, but the Austrian Financial Market Authority has prohibited its European entity from commencing business operations, so the regulated channel is not yet live. New customers in Italy may be unable to onboard through it. Confirm the current position before acting.
Who regulates KuCoin in Italy?
In Italy the Commissione Nazionale per le Societa e la Borsa (CONSOB) and the Banca d'Italia are the competent authorities for crypto asset service providers under the Markets in Crypto Assets framework. KuCoin's European entity is authorised in Austria by the Austrian Financial Market Authority, which has restricted it. Confirm the position on the FMA notices and the ESMA register.
Why is KuCoin's EU licence not yet operating?
The Austrian Financial Market Authority authorised KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH on 27 November 2025 but, in an administrative decision dated 18 February 2026, prohibited it from commencing business operations because not all supervisory conditions were met. That prohibition remained in place as of the FMA notice dated 18 May 2026.
Is it legal to use crypto in Italy?
Yes. Holding, buying, and selling crypto is legal in Italy, and providers are expected to operate under the Markets in Crypto Assets framework supervised by CONSOB and the Banca d'Italia. See the Italy regulation page for the general position.
How is crypto taxed in Italy?
Crypto gains are generally subject to a substitute tax on financial income administered by the Agenzia delle Entrate, with the rate set in national budget law. See the Italy crypto tax page and confirm with a qualified adviser. This is general information, not tax advice.
Where can I confirm the current position?
Check the Austrian Financial Market Authority notices, the European Securities and Markets Authority register, CONSOB, and KuCoin's own updates. Those primary sources are the most current way to confirm availability before acting.
Rules change frequently. KuCoin's position in the European Economic Area is developing. It holds a Markets in Crypto Assets authorisation through Austria, but the Austrian Financial Market Authority has prohibited its European entity from commencing business operations, a prohibition that remained in place as of the FMA notice dated 18 May 2026. The position on this page is dated 26 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the Austrian FMA, CONSOB, and the platform before you act.
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