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

Crypto is legal in Italy under MiCA, the EU’s crypto rulebook. If you’re just getting started, or your exchange has scaled back its EU service, CryptoUnity is a simple, beginner-friendly app with plain-language learning and custody powered by BitGo.

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What’s changing for crypto users in Italy

From 1 January 2026, Italy taxes crypto capital gains at 33% (up from 26%), with no tax-free threshold. This is general information, not tax advice.
Binance restricted spot and margin trading for users in Italy (along with France, Poland and Spain) after missing the MiCA licensing deadline in mid-2026; existing holdings reportedly remained withdrawable.
Gemini closed its retail service across the EEA, including Italy, in April 2026 as part of a company restructuring.
Crypto itself is fully legal in Italy — 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 Italy 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 Italy? +

Yes. Crypto is legal to buy, hold and sell in Italy under the EU’s MiCA regulation. From 1 January 2026, capital gains are taxed at 33% with no tax-free threshold. This is general information, not tax advice.

Why did Binance restrict trading for Italian users? +

Binance did not secure a MiCA licence in time and restricted spot and margin trading for users in Italy, France, Poland and Spain from mid-2026. Existing holdings reportedly remained withdrawable. Crypto itself remains fully legal in Italy — this is one company’s decision, not a market-wide problem, and CryptoUnity is a calm place to keep going.

How do beginners in Italy 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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