Buy crypto in Austria — a calm, beginner-friendly app for 2026

Crypto is legal in Austria under MiCA, the EU’s crypto rulebook, with the FMA as the local regulator. Whether you’re new to crypto or your old exchange has scaled back its EU service, CryptoUnity is a simple, beginner-friendly app with custody powered by BitGo.

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What’s changing for crypto users in Austria

Austria taxes crypto gains at a flat 27.5% (since the 2022 reform), with no holding-period exemption; crypto acquired before March 2021 is generally exempt as “old holdings”, and swapping one crypto for another isn’t taxed until you convert to euros. This is general information, not tax advice.
Binance did not secure a MiCA licence and suspended core services for EU users around the 1 July 2026 deadline; existing holdings reportedly remained withdrawable.
Crypto itself is fully legal in Austria — CryptoUnity is available here now, with regulated custody powered by BitGo.

Switching from Binance, Kriptomat or Gemini? See the step-by-step move guide.

Why beginners in Austria land here

Regulated custody, powered by BitGo

Your crypto is held by BitGo, a regulated institutional custodian — the same one that secures Bitstamp. Not us.

Built for first-timers

Plain-language workshops and a calm, no-pressure tone — not charts and order books. Learn as you go.

A dedicated EU team

Real people and human support — not an impersonal global platform.

Frequently asked questions

Is crypto legal in Austria? +

Yes. Crypto is legal to buy, hold and sell in Austria under the EU’s MiCA regulation, with the FMA as the local regulator. Gains are taxed at a flat 27.5%. This is general information, not tax advice.

How is crypto taxed in Austria? +

Since the 2022 reform, crypto gains are taxed at a flat 27.5% with no holding-period exemption. Crypto bought before March 2021 is generally exempt as “old holdings”, and crypto-to-crypto swaps aren’t taxed until you convert to euros. This is general information, not tax advice.

Why did Binance scale back in the EU? +

Binance did not secure a MiCA licence in time and suspended core services for EU users around the 1 July 2026 deadline; existing holdings reportedly remained withdrawable. Crypto itself remains fully legal in Austria — this is one company’s decision, not a market-wide problem, and CryptoUnity is a calm place to keep going.

How do beginners in Austria buy their first crypto? +

Download a beginner-friendly app, verify your identity once, fund your account by SEPA transfer in euros, and make a small, guided first purchase. CryptoUnity explains each coin and step in plain language.

Is CryptoUnity regulated? +

CryptoUnity is a beginner-friendly app, not a licensed exchange. Regulated custody and execution are provided by BitGo, a regulated institutional custodian.

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Start small, start calm.

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