Hungary has taken another step toward aligning its digital asset rules with European Union standards after Parliament approved the repeal of the country’s mandatory crypto validation system. At the same time, local exchange CoinCash has received Hungary’s first Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the National Bank of Hungary.

Hungary Removes Extra Layer of Crypto Transaction Checks

The Hungarian Parliament passed the bill to abolish the cryptocurrency validation requirement by 143 votes to 46, with one abstention. The measure removes the obligation for licensed third-party validators to approve certain crypto-to-fiat and crypto-to-crypto conversions before those transactions can proceed.

The validation framework took effect on July 1, 2025. Before the change, a compliance declaration from an authorized validator was required for digital asset conversions. Validators were responsible for customer identity checks, wallet ownership verification, and source-of-funds checks. The rules also introduced criminal penalties for unauthorized crypto exchange services and for attempts to operate outside the authorized process.

According to the government, the requirement was withdrawn because it was not compatible with EU legislation. Authorities also acknowledged that the stricter regime had created difficulties for crypto use and for crypto service providers in Hungary. The repeal also reduces a local compliance layer that sat alongside broader EU rules, which matters for firms trying to operate across multiple European markets under a more uniform framework.

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CoinCash Receives Hungary’s First MiCA Authorization

The regulatory change comes as Hungary granted its first authorization under the EU’s MiCA framework to CoinCash’s operator, Tiwala Solutions.

License Opens the Door to Expanded Crypto Services

CoinCash had suspended parts of its operations during the MiCA licensing process. With approval now in place, the company plans to resume services and gradually expand its product offering under the newly harmonized European framework.

The authorization also gives CoinCash a first-mover advantage in Hungary’s regulated crypto market and makes it one of the country’s first fully MiCA-compliant platforms. For users, that means the exchange can operate under a recognized licensing regime rather than a temporary or fragmented national setup.

Hungary Moves Closer to the EU Crypto Rulebook

The amendments are designed to align Hungary’s regulatory framework with MiCA rather than add extra national requirements.

Users will no longer need to go through an additional validation process for eligible crypto conversions, but crypto firms will still have to meet MiCA’s licensing, governance, compliance, and consumer protection requirements before offering services. That combination is important because it shifts the compliance focus toward the EU-wide rulebook that now shapes how crypto businesses can serve customers across member states.

The removal of the validator requirement, together with the country’s first MiCA license, points to a more pragmatic regulatory approach. It simplifies operations for crypto companies and supports a unified legal framework for activity across Hungary and the European Union.

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