Moldova introduces new crypto regulations in 2026: legal possession but ban on commercial payments, trading profits subject to 12% income tax

GasWrangler · 2026-01-16T02:40:13+00:00

Moldova's Minister of Finance announced that by 2026, cryptocurrency regulatory laws based on the EU MiCA framework will be implemented, legalizing citizens' cryptocurrency asset transactions, but prohibiting direct use for purchasing goods or services. At the same time, trading profits will be subject to a 12% income tax, and the regulations will strengthen anti-money laundering measures to ensure industry development and security.

GasWrangler

2026-01-16 02:40:13

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【ChainNews】Moldovan Finance Minister Andrian Gavriliță recently announced a major plan — the country will officially introduce cryptocurrency regulations in 2026. As a candidate member of the European Union, Moldova needs to follow the EU’s Crypto Asset Market (MiCA) regulatory framework, and this new regulation is based on that framework.

Let’s take a look at the core content. The new regulation will clarify the legal status of citizens holding, trading, and converting crypto assets — in other words, individuals can legally buy and sell cryptocurrencies. However, there is a restriction: cryptocurrencies cannot be directly used to purchase goods or services, which needs to be noted.

There are also considerations regarding taxation. Holding crypto assets itself will not be taxed, but profits from trading will be subject to a 12% income tax. This rate is relatively moderate.

The risk control requirements are quite strict. The regulation will include comprehensive anti-money laundering measures and security risk management mechanisms. The government explicitly states that the goal is to promote industry development while firmly preventing cryptocurrencies from being used for illegal financing and money laundering.

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OnchainUndercover

· 01-16 03:09

12% income tax is acceptable, but the key is that it can't be paid directly... How do you use it then? You still need to convert it into fiat currency, which would increase costs, right?

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ReverseTradingGuru

· 01-16 03:09

Coming in 2026? It's already 2024 now, I'm already tired of waiting... But a 12% tax rate is okay, much more reasonable than some countries, just can't directly use coins to buy things, which is a bit annoying.

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WalletAnxietyPatient

· 01-16 03:06

Will it come in 2026? That means waiting three years, and by then the market will have changed dramatically again, haha. But the 12% tax rate is indeed pretty good, much better than in some countries. It's just a bit awkward that we can't directly use coins to buy things; it feels like we're still being treated as second-class citizens.

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