Moldova is planning to introduce comprehensive cryptocurrency regulations by 2026, according to Finance Minister Andrian Gavriliita. The draft rules would align Moldova’s rules with the European Union’s Crypto Asset Market (MiCA) framework, given the country’s status as an EU candidate.
Under the draft rules, holding, trading and converting crypto assets would be clarified as legal activities, with specific institutions authorized to conduct related business. Moreover, the regulations would bar the use of cryptocurrencies for payments for goods or services. Profits from crypto transactions would be subject to a 12% income tax, while simply holding crypto assets would not be taxed. The framework would impose strict anti-money laundering and security measures to prevent illicit financing and money laundering activities, Gavriliita said.
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