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Banca Sella has become the first Italian bank to receive authorization to offer cryptocurrency services under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, completing its notification process with the Bank of Italy on May 27, 2026.
The Biella-based bank plans to launch custody and transfer services for digital assets before the end of 2026, targeting select customer categories.
Under MiCA, credit institutions can enter certain crypto-asset services through a notification process with their national regulator — a lighter path than the full licensing required for non-bank entities. Banca Sella filed its notification 40 days in advance, as required, and cleared…
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