Italy’s Conio wins MiCAR CASP license ahead of the June 30, 2026 deadline

Italian fintech startup Conio has secured a crypto-asset service provider (CASP) license under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) ahead of the June 30 deadline. The authorization, reviewed by Italy’s Consob and the Bank of Italy, covers custody, transfer and placement of digital assets. Backed by Poste Italiane and Banca Generali, Conio plans to serve retail users, institutions and banks seeking white-label crypto services.