They invite you to a restaurant to ink an investment in your project, and then they vanish – with the contents of your crypto wallet. Scams have popped up over the last few years targeting crypto companies, and European authorities are investigating.
‘Italian FTX’ Leaves Users in Limbo, Citing ‘Difficulties in Liquidity Management’
Bank of Italy selectively encouraging DLT, preparing for MiCA, governor says
Italian central banker Ignazio Visco talked about fostering or discouraging crypto assets during a lengthy speech to the Italian financial markets association.
Italy approves 26% capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies
The Italian Senate approved the new tax rate for crypto trading as part of the budget legislation for 2023.
Italy to create the crypto art Renaissance: NFT market report
Research and Market’s latest NFT market report for Italy predicts a 47.6% growth in the country’s NFT market by the end of 2022.
Still bullish: 40% of survey respondents plan to buy crypto in 2023
Despite a challenging year for the crypto industry, nearly 40% of respondents indicated a plan to purchase cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin in 2023.
Texas enforcers want Sam Bankman-Fried to attend the hearing in February: Law Decoded
The Texas State Securities Board (SSB) invited the former CEO to attend the hearing on the alleged sale of unregistered securities on Feb. 2.
Crypto.com secures regulatory license in Italy
The mobile-first cryptocurrency exchange recently received regulatory approvals to operate in Greece, Singapore and Dubai.
Coinbase secures crypto asset service provider approval in Italy
Coinbase started providing its cryptocurrency services in Italy a while ago, offering Coinbase card services in the country as of June 2019.
Italian government will provide $46 million in subsidies for blockchain projects
All companies developing IoT, AI or blockchain technology will be eligible to apply for government subsidies provided the funds will be used in specific sectors, such as health.
‘Bitcoin-thematic’ ETF lists on Italian stock exchange Borsa Italiana
A Bitcoin-thematic ETF lists on the Borsa Italiana providing savers, institutions and pensions planners with exposure to Bitcoin.
Binance gets approval to operate in Italy, will open office in Milan
The cryptocurrency exchange’s Italian branch will become its second European operation after obtaining a license in France.
Bitcoin investment giant Grayscale debuts ETF in Europe
Grayscale announced its first European ETF, listing on the London Stock Exchange, Borsa Italiana and Deutsche Börse Xetra.
Bosnian court sides with Bitcoin miner in frozen bank account case
The second-largest Italian bank would have to pay $144 million in compensation to the mining farm, the judge rules.
Penalties and extra time: The scoreboard for soccer club crypto deals
Despite Turkish government regulations having hamstrung Bitci’s soccer sponsorship deals, footballing crypto companies already have home-field advantage.
New Alfa Romeo SUV uses NFT and blockchain to track car records
Alfa Romeo’s Tonale NFT certifies a car upon purchase and then records and keeps data during the vehicle’s lifespan.
Ferrari’s new deal with blockchain firm Velas hints at NFTs
Ferrari will be issuing exclusive digital content for its fans in collaboration with the Swiss blockchain startup Velas.
EU central banks work on DLT-based asset settlement
Banca d’Italia and Deutsche Bundesbank shared experiences on distributed ledger technology-based settlements in a workshop.
Crypto.com partners with Italian football’s Lega Serie A
The platform has already signed partnership agreements with the UFC and Formula 1 this year.
Italian finance regulator issues warning on Binance crypto exchange
Italian Companies and Exchange Commission has warned that Binance is not authorized to facilitate crypto investment services in the country.