Can you modernize a legacy Italian banking core without disrupting operations?

Yes, our incremental modernization approach is designed to avoid a risky big-bang rewrite while meeting Banca d'Italia's operational resilience expectations.

Which cryptocurrencies can the gateway accept?

Bitcoin, Ethereum and major stablecoins by default; additional chains can be added based on your markets.

How long does integration take?

A standard stablecoin payment gateway typically takes 6–10 weeks depending on the number of chains and compliance checks.

Can this integrate with our existing checkout?

Yes, via REST APIs and webhooks designed to slot into existing checkout, ERP and accounting systems.

Is the gateway PCI-DSS aligned?

Where fiat rails are involved, we follow PCI-DSS-aligned handling practices and recommend a certified payment partner.

Payments · Italy

Crypto Payment Gateway & Stablecoin API Integration in Italy

Cross-border settlement through banks is slow and expensive. Hurain Technologies builds multi-chain crypto payment gateways and stablecoin APIs that let businesses accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, USDC and other digital currencies directly, settling in minutes instead of days with instant conversion and built-in AML screening. In Italy, that means building to the technical expectations of Europe: Crypto-asset service providers operating in Italy have generally been required to register with the OAM crypto registry, a national requirement ahead of full MiCA harmonization.

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Italy Regulatory Landscape

What crypto payment gateway buyers in Italy need to know

Crypto-asset service providers operating in Italy have generally been required to register with the OAM crypto registry, a national requirement ahead of full MiCA harmonization.
Banking supervision and payment institution licensing run through Banca d'Italia, with investment-adjacent crypto and token activity also engaging CONSOB.
OAM-registered firms are expected to maintain AML/CTF controls consistent with Italian financial intelligence reporting standards.
We build to these technical expectations while OAM registration and CONSOB filings should be managed with Italian-qualified regulatory counsel.

This information is provided for general orientation only and is not legal or licensing advice. Always confirm current requirements with qualified local counsel.

The Challenge

Problems we see teams struggling with

Cross-border payment friction

Traditional wires are slow, expensive, and limited to banking-friendly markets.

Limited market access

Card and wire infrastructure doesn't reach unbanked regions where crypto provides a clear alternative.

No unified crypto/fiat checkout

Offering crypto alongside traditional payment methods requires disconnected integrations.

Compliance & settlement risk

Customer balances must be screened and settled reliably without custody overhead.

Volatility exposure from holding crypto

Businesses that don't convert incoming crypto to fiat quickly take on price risk they never intended to carry.

Reconciliation complexity across chains

Accepting payments across multiple blockchains without a unified settlement layer turns month-end reconciliation into a multi-system nightmare.

Our Approach

How we deliver crypto payment gateway in Italy

Multi-chain gateway

Accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins across Ethereum, BNB Chain, Tron, Polygon and more from a single integration.

Stablecoin API

Purpose-built endpoints for USDT, USDC, PYUSD and DAI transfers with automatic fiat conversion.

Instant settlement

Real-time to daily batch settlement, configurable based on your treasury and liquidity needs.

AML/fraud screening

Every transaction screened against sanctions lists and on-chain risk signals before funds release.

Hosted checkout

Drop-in widgets, payment links and e-commerce plugins so you don't build UI from scratch.

Automatic volatility hedging

Configurable auto-conversion to fiat or stablecoin on receipt, so your business isn't carrying price risk on volatile assets it never intended to hold.

Technology

Tech stack we work with

Blockchains

BitcoinEthereumBNB ChainPolygonTronSolana

Stablecoins

USDTUSDCPYUSDDAI

Backend

Node.jsGoPostgreSQLKafka

Security

AML screeningSanctions listsOn-chain monitoring

FAQ

Crypto Payment Gateway in Italy — FAQ

Yes, we build the AML/KYC workflows and audit-logging infrastructure commonly reviewed alongside an OAM registration, working with your Italian counsel.