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Vedana links MiCAR protections to authorised crypto providers in Italy

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Fabrizio Vedana of Across Family Advisors and Across Fiduciaria discussed crypto assets and gambling at a Rome panel, saying MiCAR protections apply to authorised providers. He said about 350 crypto-asset service providers are authorised in Europe, including 10 in Italy, and warned that unauthorised providers do not offer those protections.

The distinction affects gambling businesses and customers dealing with crypto providers operating in Italy.

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IIDEA opposes proposed Italian LAN-room rules in 2027 budget bill

IIDEA opposed Article 25 of Italy’s 2027 budget bill, which would introduce authorisation, oversight and tax rules for LAN rooms, and called for the provision to be removed. The association said the government’s projections of 200 venues in 2027 and 2,300 in 2028 were far above its estimate of about 70 currently operating venues.

IIDEA, the association representing Italy's video-game industry, said it opposes Article 25 of the 2027 budget bill, which would introduce authorisation, oversight and tax rules for LAN rooms. The association called for the provision to be removed in full and for a discussion with the sector in the appropriate institutional settings.

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