[Moldova Plans to Introduce Cryptocurrency Regulatory Framework in 2026] According to Cryptopolitan, Moldova's Finance Minister Andrian Gavriliță announced that the country plans to introduce cryptocurrency regulatory legislation in 2026. As a candidate member of the European Union, Moldova is required 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 activities. However, cryptocurrencies will not be permitted for payments of goods or services. In terms of taxation, while holding cryptocurrencies will not be taxed, profits generated from trading 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 sector while preventing cryptocurrencies from being used for illegal financing and money laundering activities.