Conio has secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) licence in Italy, enabling it to operate as a crypto-asset service provider (CASP).

The authorisation follows an assessment involving markets regulator Consob and the opinion of the Bank of Italy.

In a statement, Conio said the “achievement” concludes a regulatory process designed to make its services available to a “broad and diverse audience”, while meeting EU requirements.

The approval comes ahead of 30 June 2026, following which firms without CASP authorisation will no longer be permitted to offer crypto services in Italy and across the EU.

Conio, which is owned by Poste Italiane and Banca Generali, said its technology supports three customer…