Analysis examines crypto payment adoption in European gambling
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
The report said that gambling operators are considering cryptocurrencies for faster, cross-border payments, while traditional methods remain competitive in Europe. The article said the MiCA transition period for crypto-asset service providers ended on 1 July 2026, after which providers without authorisation could no longer offer services in the EU. It described Italy’s regulated online gambling framework as presenting obstacles to crypto payments.
Why it matters
Operators considering crypto payments must account for MiCA authorisation requirements and Italy’s controls on payment flows.