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Moldova introduces new crypto regulations in 2026: legal possession but ban on commercial payments, trading profits subject to 12% income tax
【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.
12% income tax is not bad, much better than some countries that take half the earnings at once.
It's a bit frustrating that direct payments are not allowed, so what's the point of the coin then?
The EU's framework is still the same old rules, not much of a surprise.
I like the fact that holding is tax-free; the tax reduction is quite considerate.
This is probably a move to gain legitimacy for crypto; it's actually a pretty interesting strategic step.
But Moldova, this small country, will anyone really use its crypto framework?
Another "we are very open" statement, but in reality, it's still suppressing BTC's payment functions.
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.