Moldova to Align Crypto Regulations With EU MiCA Framework by 2026
Moldova's Ministry of Finance unveiled plans to implement its first comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation by late 2026, mirroring the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). Finance Minister Andrian Gavrilita confirmed the framework WOULD legalize crypto trading while explicitly banning its use for payments.
The draft law, developed with Moldova's central bank and anti-money laundering authority, will classify digital assets as speculative instruments rather than payment methods. "We have the responsibility to regulate them," Gavrilita told TVR Moldova, emphasizing citizens' right to hold cryptocurrencies despite their volatile nature.
This MOVE positions Moldova among Eastern European nations proactively adapting to EU crypto standards ahead of potential membership talks. The legislation's two-year timeline suggests deliberate calibration to balance innovation with financial stability concerns.
