Buy crypto in Italy — a calm, beginner-friendly app for 2026

Crypto is legal in Italy under MiCA, the EU’s crypto rulebook. If you’re just getting started, or your exchange has scaled back its EU service, Rumos is a simple, beginner-friendly app with plain-language learning and custody powered by BitGo.

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Add money in EUR
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Lessons in the app

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What’s changing for crypto users in Italy

From 1 January 2026, Italy taxes crypto capital gains at 33% (up from 26%), with no tax-free threshold. This is general information, not tax advice.
Crypto itself is fully legal in Italy — Rumos is available here now, with regulated custody powered by BitGo.

Why people in Italy start with Rumos

Held by a named custodian

Your crypto is kept with BitGo, our regulated custody partner, in segregated accounts.
Lessons in plain English

Short lessons and a quick quiz, right inside the app.
Start small

You can buy part of a coin and go at your own pace.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Rumos app available in Italian?

The app is in English, Slovenian and Spanish today, with more languages on the way. This website and its guides are already in Italian.

Is crypto legal in Italy?

Yes. Crypto is legal to buy, hold and sell in Italy under the EU’s MiCA regulation. From 1 January 2026, capital gains are taxed at 33% with no tax-free threshold. This is general information, not tax advice.

How do beginners in Italy buy their first crypto?

Download a beginner-friendly app, verify your identity once, fund your account by SEPA transfer in euros, and make a small, guided first purchase. Rumos explains each coin and step in plain language.

Is Rumos regulated?

Rumos is a beginner-friendly app, not a licensed exchange. Regulated custody and execution are provided by BitGo, a regulated institutional custodian.