Is MEXC available in Italy?
MEXC is not available to Italian residents on a settled basis. The Italian regulator CONSOB ordered a block of MEXC related sites in November 2023, and MEXC holds no authorisation under the EU Markets in Crypto Assets framework. Owning crypto remains legal in Italy.
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, MEXC is not available to residents of Italy on a settled basis. The Italian securities regulator, the Commissione Nazionale per le Societa e la Borsa (CONSOB), ordered the blackout of MEXC related websites for Italian users in November 2023, exercising its power to block sites that offer financial services without authorisation. MEXC also holds no authorisation under the European Union Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework and does not appear on the register kept by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). Owning crypto is legal in Italy, so the issue is the platform rather than crypto itself. Confirm the current position with CONSOB before acting.
Availability for Italian residents
As of 26 June 2026, MEXC is treated as not available to residents of Italy. In November 2023 the Commissione Nazionale per le Societa e la Borsa (CONSOB) ordered the blackout of websites connected to MEXC, using the powers granted to it to require Italian internet providers to block sites that offer financial or investment services to the public without the required authorisation.
Across the European Union, providers are now expected to operate under the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework. Italy set a hard transition path, with CONSOB requiring providers to be authorised under MiCA or to cease crypto asset services to Italian customers. MEXC does not appear on the ESMA register of authorised providers as of 26 June 2026 and is operated by a company registered in Seychelles.
Because of the CONSOB order and the absence of MiCA authorisation, the position for Italian residents is best described as not available. Access methods may still exist in practice, but using a blocked and unauthorised platform carries clear risks and limited recourse. Confirm the current CONSOB notices before relying on this position.
What the block means in practice
A CONSOB blackout order directs Italian internet access providers to prevent connections to the named sites. It is a consumer protection measure aimed at platforms that solicit Italian users without authorisation. The order does not make holding crypto unlawful for an individual, but it signals that the platform is operating outside the Italian supervisory perimeter.
For Italian residents, the practical effect is that MEXC should be regarded as off limits, and that the safer route is a platform authorised under MiCA that can lawfully serve Italy. Treat the regulatory position as decisive here rather than the day to day mechanics of any workaround.
How crypto is taxed in Italy
Italy taxes gains on crypto for individuals under a capital gains regime administered by the Agenzia delle Entrate, and it has applied annual reporting and a substitute tax option for holdings. The applicable rate and thresholds have been subject to legislative change in recent years, so the current figure should be confirmed rather than assumed.
Rules and rates change and depend on personal circumstances, so 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).
Regulator and sources
The Italian regulator is the Commissione Nazionale per le Societa e la Borsa (CONSOB), working with the Bank of Italy, and European Union authorisation runs through the Markets in Crypto Assets 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.
- CONSOB notices and its list of blocked websites, including the November 2023 order covering MEXC related sites.
- CONSOB guidance on the MiCA transition for crypto asset service providers serving Italy.
- European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), register of authorised crypto asset service providers.
- MEXC user terms and the published list of prohibited jurisdictions.
Frequently asked questions
Is MEXC available in Italy?
As of 26 June 2026, MEXC is not available to Italian residents on a settled basis. The Italian regulator CONSOB ordered a block of MEXC related sites in November 2023, and MEXC holds no MiCA authorisation. Treat MEXC as not available in Italy and verify the current position with CONSOB.
Why did CONSOB block MEXC in Italy?
CONSOB used its powers to order the blackout of websites offering financial services to Italians without authorisation. In November 2023 it included MEXC related sites among those it ordered Italian providers to block. MEXC does not hold authorisation in Italy.
Does MEXC hold a MiCA licence in Italy or the EU?
No. As of 26 June 2026, MEXC does not appear on the ESMA register of authorised crypto asset service providers under MiCA, and it holds no Italian authorisation from CONSOB. It is registered in Seychelles.
Is it legal to own crypto in Italy?
Yes. Holding, buying, and selling crypto is legal in Italy as of 26 June 2026, under the EU Markets in Crypto Assets framework supervised by CONSOB and the Bank of Italy. The issue on this page is the availability of the MEXC platform, not whether owning crypto is allowed.
Where can I confirm the current position?
Check CONSOB notices and its list of blocked sites, the ESMA register of authorised crypto asset service providers, and MEXC's own published terms. Those primary sources are the most current way to confirm availability before acting.
Rules change frequently. Block orders and authorisations can change, and Italy's enforcement of the Markets in Crypto Assets framework is active ahead of the transition 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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