Italy Crypto Payments — Compliant Development
Launch a crypto payments in Italy with compliance controls mapped to OAM/CONSOB and MiCA. Block Intelligence builds production software; independent counsel handles licensing.
Compliance scope
Italy · Crypto Payments
Italy supervises crypto-asset service providers under MiCA through Organismo Agenti e Mediatori / CONSOB (OAM/CONSOB). Firms offering exchange, custody, advisory, or other CASP services must obtain authorization and meet prudential, governance, and AML requirements before serving clients in the EU.
| Jurisdiction | Italy |
|---|---|
| Regulator | OAM/CONSOB |
| Product | Crypto Payments |
Software
Built-in compliance controls
- Merchant invoicing, QR, and payment link generation
- Chain confirmation monitoring and webhook notifications
- Fiat settlement options and FX conversion hooks
- Merchant KYC tiers and transaction limits
- Chargeback/dispute workflows and reconciliation dashboards
- Integration of KYC/AML checks for merchants.
- Secure processing of cryptocurrency transactions.
- Real-time monitoring for fraud detection.
Block Intelligence provides technology development and compliance-oriented software architecture. We are not a law firm. Licensing and regulatory advice is provided by independent legal partners in each jurisdiction. Information is current as of 2026-03-01 and subject to change.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- What is a crypto payment gateway?
- A crypto payment gateway allows merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments.
- How does compliance work for crypto payments?
- Compliance is maintained through integrated KYC/AML processes and secure transaction handling.
- Is the payment gateway secure for users?
- Yes, it employs encryption and security protocols to protect user transactions.