The Netherlands is often regarded as a crypto-friendly country due to its robust regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. While owning and trading cryptocurrency is legal in the Netherlands, it does not have any specific concrete regulations governing digital assets. Since the Netherlands is a part of the European Union (EU), it has incorporated with EU’s crypto regulations, including the EU’s fifth anti-money laundering directive (AMLD5).
Crypto Regulations in the Netherlands
June 30, 2025 – Ending of Transitional Period
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