Banca Sella becomes first Italian bank approved for crypto services under EU MiCA regulation
By
Olivier Acuna
Crisped on the outside, thoughtful enough on the inside.
Summary
Banca Sella has become the first Italian bank to receive approval from the Bank of Italy to offer crypto-asset services under the EU's MiCA regulation. The private bank, managing €50 billion in assets and serving over 3.1 million customers, completed a formal 40-day notification process. It plans to launch services in 2026 for the custody, transfer, and receipt of digital assets, marking a significant milestone for traditional banking adoption of cryptocurrency services in Italy.
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