Regulation 2021
Regulation on the Disuse of Crypto Assets in Payments
Effective: 30 Apr 2021
Plain-English summary
Published 16.4.2021, No. 31456. Crypto assets may not be used directly or indirectly in payments (Art. 3), and payment and electronic money institutions may not build such models or act as intermediaries for transfers to and from crypto trading, custody or issuance platforms (Art. 4).
Who it applies to
Payments & Fintech · Crypto / VDA
Topics
Payments & Fintech / Digital Assets
Obligations arising from this law or regulation
| Obligation | Timing | Regulator | Source | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ban on crypto assets in payments | Continuous prohibition since 30 April 2021 | — | official | |
Arts 3-4 prohibit using crypto assets directly or indirectly in payments, developing payment or electronic money models that use them, and intermediating fund transfers to or from crypto trading, custody or issuance platforms. |
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