Is Crypto Legal In Greece?

Cryptocurrency is legal in Greece and operates under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, which Greece implemented through Law 5193/2025. The Hellenic Capital Market Commission serves as the main supervisory authority for crypto-asset service providers, while the Bank of Greece oversees prudential supervision for asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens (1). Cryptocurrencies are not recognized as legal tender but are treated as digital assets, with activities like buying, selling, holding, and mining permitted under applicable anti-money laundering and know-your-customer requirements (1).

All Crypto-Asset Service Providers including custody services, trading platforms, exchanges, portfolio management, and advisory services must obtain authorization from the HCMC. The licensing process requires fit and proper assessments of shareholders and executives, minimum capital requirements, operational safeguards to protect client assets, and compliance with anti-money laundering and cybersecurity regulations under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (1). Companies already registered under the previous AML regime through Law 4734/2020 may continue operating until December 2025, provided they apply for MiCA authorization within the deadline (1).

"In 2025, Greece implemented MiCA through Law 5193/2025, officially designating the Hellenic Capital Market Commission as the main supervisory authority for crypto-asset activities."

Once authorized in Greece, a CASP receives an EU passport allowing free operation across all member states, positioning Athens as an attractive base for crypto and fintech businesses. Greece's regulatory framework emphasizes investor protection through mandatory white paper publications, transparency requirements, market integrity provisions against insider trading and manipulation, and client asset segregation ensuring protection in case of insolvency (1). The HCMC maintains broad enforcement powers including administrative fines, license suspension or withdrawal, and public disclosure of violations (2).

Source:
https://tsamichaslaw.gr/the-implementation-of-mica-in-greece-legal-analysis-of-law-5193-2025/
https://cms.law/en/int/expert-guides/cms-expert-guide-to-crypto-regulation/greece

Last updated: 18-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.