Which crypto exchanges are available in Italy?

As of May 2026 established platforms including Kraken, Coinbase, and Bitpanda are reported to serve Italy under MiCA, generally by passporting an authorisation from another EU member state. Confirm a platform's current status before signing up.

Do exchanges need an Italian licence?

Not necessarily. Under MiCA a platform authorised in one EU member state can passport that authorisation to serve Italian residents. As of May 2026 Italy had granted few or no domestic CASP authorisations, so most available platforms rely on a licence held elsewhere.

Is Binance available in Italy?

Binance has operated in the Italian market and its MiCA status has been evolving. As of May 2026 we do not state its availability to Italy with certainty here, so check Binance's own current notice and CONSOB before relying on it.

What changes on 30 June 2026?

The MiCA transitional regime closes. From 1 July 2026 a provider must hold a granted MiCA authorisation, or a valid passport from another member state, to serve Italian residents, so some platforms may pause or change their service.

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Crypto exchanges available in Italy

Available under MiCA

Several regulated exchanges serve Italy under MiCA as of May 2026, generally by passporting an authorisation from another EU member state.

Regulator: CONSOB and Banca d'Italia
As of May 2026 · Last reviewed 9 May 2026

This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice, and not a recommendation to use any platform. Verify a platform's current authorisation with the named regulator before acting.

Quick answer

As of May 2026 several established exchanges serve residents of Italy under the European Union MiCA framework, including Kraken, Coinbase, and Bitpanda, generally through an authorisation passported from another member state. CONSOB is the lead authority and the Banca d'Italia covers prudential and anti money laundering aspects. Before you sign up, check that the platform is currently authorised to serve Italy, because the transitional regime closes on 30 June 2026.

How to read availability in Italy

Under MiCA a crypto asset service provider authorised in one European Union member state can passport its authorisation across the bloc, so a platform does not need a separate Italian licence to serve Italian residents lawfully. As of May 2026 Italy itself had granted few or no domestic CASP authorisations while applications were processed, so most platforms available in Italy rely on a licence held elsewhere in the European Union. The transitional regime for previously registered operators closes on 30 June 2026, after which a provider must hold a granted MiCA authorisation or a valid passport to keep serving residents. Availability can therefore change, so confirm the current position on the platform and with CONSOB.

Platforms reported available in Italy

The table summarises platforms that, as of May 2026, are reported to serve Italy under MiCA. Fees are described in general terms only and change often. This is information, not a recommendation, and you should verify the current position before acting.

General information as of May 2026. Confirm current authorisation and fees with each platform and with CONSOB.
Platform	Availability in Italy	Custody	Fees in general terms
Kraken	Reported available under a MiCA authorisation held in the EU	Custodial, with self custody by user choice off platform	Maker and taker trading fees, tiered by volume
Coinbase	Reported available under a MiCA authorisation held in the EU	Custodial, with a separate self custody wallet product	Spread plus trading fees, generally higher on simple buy flows
Bitpanda	Reported available under a MiCA authorisation held in the EU	Custodial	Spread based pricing on simple buys, with trading fees on the exchange product

Domestic Italian platforms also operate in the market and were working through the CASP authorisation process as of May 2026. We name only platforms we can place with confidence and we do not list a platform here where its availability to Italy is unclear.

Compare available exchanges in Italy

These platforms are reported to serve residents of Italy under MiCA as of May 2026, a regulated place to buy and sell crypto. Compare them on fees, supported assets, and authorisation. We list a platform here only where it is genuinely available to this country.

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How to buy compliantly in Italy

Choose a platform that is currently authorised to serve Italy under MiCA, complete its identity checks, which are required under anti money laundering rules supervised by the Banca d'Italia, and keep euro records of every purchase and disposal for the Agenzia delle Entrate. As of May 2026 crypto gains are taxed at 33 percent, so accurate records matter. See the Italy tax page for detail.

Regulator and sources

The market regulator is CONSOB, with the Banca d'Italia covering prudential and anti money laundering supervision, and tax handled by the Agenzia delle Entrate.

European Union Regulation on Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA), on the passporting of crypto asset service provider authorisations.
CONSOB, on the authorisation and supervision of crypto asset service providers serving Italy.
Banca d'Italia, on prudential and anti money laundering supervision.

Risk and change note. Exchange availability in Italy can change, especially around the 30 June 2026 transition deadline. Treat this list as a starting point, not a final answer, and confirm a platform's current authorisation with CONSOB and the platform before you act.

Frequently asked questions

Which crypto exchanges are available in Italy?: As of May 2026 established platforms including Kraken, Coinbase, and Bitpanda are reported to serve Italy under MiCA, generally by passporting an authorisation from another EU member state. Confirm a platform's current status before signing up.
Do exchanges need an Italian licence?: Not necessarily. Under MiCA a platform authorised in one EU member state can passport that authorisation to serve Italian residents. As of May 2026 Italy had granted few or no domestic CASP authorisations, so most available platforms rely on a licence held elsewhere.
Is Binance available in Italy?: Binance has operated in the Italian market and its MiCA status has been evolving. As of May 2026 we do not state its availability to Italy with certainty here, so check Binance's own current notice and CONSOB before relying on it.
What changes on 30 June 2026?: The MiCA transitional regime closes. From 1 July 2026 a provider must hold a granted MiCA authorisation, or a valid passport from another member state, to serve Italian residents, so some platforms may pause or change their service.