Overview
- The Economy Ministry initiated an in-depth examination of how well current rules protect retail investors from crypto-related risks.
- The review covers both direct holdings and indirect exposure channels such as funds, insurers and pension products.
- Officials warned that risks could rise due to growing ties between digital-asset markets and the broader financial system alongside fragmented international oversight.
- Authorities said the exercise will map gaps in existing protections and propose measures to strengthen financial-stability safeguards.
- Policy context includes a planned rise in the capital-gains tax on digital assets to 33% in 2026, while private efforts like Bitizenship’s BTC Italia program continue to court investors.