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Crypto regulation in Austria

Monitor crypto regulatory updates in Austria. Track FMA guidance, licensing, AML/KYC obligations, and key enforcement actions.

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Regulatory landscape (at a glance)

Key supervisory bodies: FMA. Focus areas typically include licensing/registration, AML/KYC controls, marketing rules, custody/consumer protection, and stablecoin/token governance.

MiCA implementation status

MiCA applies directly across the EU; national authorities supervise authorization and ongoing compliance.

Compliance requirements (common)

Expect requirements around risk disclosures, governance, complaint handling, incident reporting, travel rule/AML controls, and clear delineation of services (exchange, custody, brokerage, staking, etc.).

  • Licensing/registration thresholds
  • AML/KYC + transaction monitoring
  • Marketing/financial promotions constraints
  • Custody & safeguarding expectations

Timeline of major actions (template)

Use RegPulse alerts to build a time-ordered view of rules, consultations, enforcement actions, and supervisory statements that impact your product roadmap and compliance program.