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according to market sources, Moldova's Minister of Finance Andrian Gavriliță announced that the country plans to introduce cryptocurrency regulatory regulations in 2026. As a candidate member state of the European Union, Moldova needs to follow the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework.

The new regulations will clarify the legality of citizens holding, trading, and converting crypto assets, and authorize specific institutions to conduct related businesses. However, cryptocurrencies will not be allowed for the payment of goods or services. In terms of taxation, although holding cryptocurrencies will not be taxed, profits generated from transactions will be subject to a 12% income tax. The regulations will also include strict anti-money laundering and security risk control measures.

Andrian Gavriliță emphasized that the government's goal is to legalize this area while preventing cryptocurrencies from being used for illegal financing and money laundering activities.

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