# Crypto validation background and documents

> Historical background events, parliamentary documents, and sources concerning Hungarian crypto validation, organized by date.

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Historical background events, parliamentary documents, and sources concerning Hungarian crypto validation, organized by date.

## Timeline

January 16, 2026

### [Written question to the Minister of National Economy about crypto-asset validation (Dialogue)](<https://stopkriptovalidacio.hu/en/hatter/#k-13448-benyujtva>)

Bence Tordai (Dialogue) submitted a written question to Minister of National Economy Márton István Nagy. The question asks about introducing an implementation moratorium, and questions why Hungarian validators are necessary when MiCA regulation already requires centralized exchanges to perform similar checks.

[K/13448 Written Question (PDF)](<https://www.parlament.hu/irom42/13448/13448.pdf>)[K/13448 Document Details (Parlament.hu)](<https://www.parlament.hu/web/guest/iromanyok-lekerdezese?p_p_id=hu_parlament_cms_pair_portlet_PairProxy_INSTANCE_9xd2Wc9jP4z8&p_p_lifecycle=1&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_auth=IHukihld&_hu_parlament_cms_pair_portlet_PairProxy_INSTANCE_9xd2Wc9jP4z8_pairAction=%2Finternet%2Fcplsql%2Fogy_irom.irom_adat%3Fp_ckl%3D42%26p_izon%3D13448>)

January 15, 2026

### [Written question to the Prime Minister about crypto-asset regulation (Momentum)](<https://stopkriptovalidacio.hu/en/hatter/#k-13444-benyujtva>)

Ferenc Gelencsér (Momentum) submitted a written question to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The question asks about introducing an implementation moratorium until more validation service providers become available and SZTFH publishes practical guidance.

[K/13444 Written Question (PDF)](<https://www.parlament.hu/irom42/13444/13444.pdf>)[K/13444 Document Details (Parlament.hu)](<https://www.parlament.hu/web/guest/iromanyok-lekerdezese?p_p_id=hu_parlament_cms_pair_portlet_PairProxy_INSTANCE_9xd2Wc9jP4z8&p_p_lifecycle=1&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_auth=b4UOp1AR&_hu_parlament_cms_pair_portlet_PairProxy_INSTANCE_9xd2Wc9jP4z8_pairAction=%2Finternet%2Fcplsql%2Fogy_irom.irom_adat%3Fp_ckl%3D42%26p_izon%3D13444>)

January 13, 2026

### [Written question to the Prime Minister about crypto-asset regulation (Mi Hazánk)](<https://stopkriptovalidacio.hu/en/hatter/#k-13436-benyujtva>)

István Szabadi (Our Homeland Movement) submitted a written question to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The question addresses 5 points about the consequences of crypto-asset regulation, including the possibility of an implementation moratorium, legal uncertainty from the then-existing validator shortage, and exclusion of MiCA-licensed providers.

[K/13436 Written Question (PDF)](<https://www.parlament.hu/irom42/13436/13436.pdf>)[K/13436 Document Details (Parlament.hu)](<https://www.parlament.hu/web/guest/iromanyok-lekerdezese?p_p_id=hu_parlament_cms_pair_portlet_PairProxy_INSTANCE_9xd2Wc9jP4z8&p_p_lifecycle=1&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_auth=b4UOp1AR&_hu_parlament_cms_pair_portlet_PairProxy_INSTANCE_9xd2Wc9jP4z8_pairAction=%2Finternet%2Fcplsql%2Fogy_irom.irom_adat%3Fp_ckl%3D42%26p_izon%3D13436>)

January 12, 2026

### [Written question to the Prime Minister about crypto-asset regulation (DK)](<https://stopkriptovalidacio.hu/en/hatter/#k-13426-benyujtva>)

László Varju (DK) submitted a written question to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The question examines in 8 points the problems of the validation service provider system, including the possibility of an implementation moratorium, competition law concerns, and national security risks.

[K/13426 Written Question (PDF)](<https://www.parlament.hu/irom42/13426/13426.pdf>)[K/13426 Document Details (Parlament.hu)](<https://www.parlament.hu/web/guest/iromanyok-lekerdezese?p_p_id=hu_parlament_cms_pair_portlet_PairProxy_INSTANCE_9xd2Wc9jP4z8&p_p_lifecycle=1&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_auth=b4UOp1AR&_hu_parlament_cms_pair_portlet_PairProxy_INSTANCE_9xd2Wc9jP4z8_pairAction=%2Finternet%2Fcplsql%2Fogy_irom.irom_adat%3Fp_ckl%3D42%26p_izon%3D13426>)

January 7, 2026

### [Strike announces restriction of Hungarian services](<https://stopkriptovalidacio.hu/en/hatter/#strike-bejelentes>)

Strike notified customers that starting January 9, 2026, only EUR and BTC withdrawals will be available in Hungary. Buy and sell features will be discontinued.

December 22, 2025

### [Kriptomat announces suspension of trading services](<https://stopkriptovalidacio.hu/en/hatter/#kriptomat-bejelentes>)

Kriptomat announced the temporary suspension of trading services in Hungary from December 26 at 23:00 CET.

[Kriptomat](<https://kriptomat.io/temporary-suspension-of-trading-services-in-hungary/>)[RevB.hu](<https://revb.hu/karacsonyi-sokk-a-magyar-kriptopiacon-a-kriptomat-is-bedobja-a-torolkozot/>)

December 20, 2025

### [Bitvavo announces suspension of services in Hungary](<https://stopkriptovalidacio.hu/en/hatter/#bitvavo-bejelentes>)

Bitvavo announced the suspension of trading and deposits for Hungarian customers from December 26 (17:00 CET). Trade-only assets must be sold before the deadline.

[Bitvavo Help Center](<https://support.bitvavo.com/hc/en-us/articles/42230921168145-Why-are-Bitvavo-services-being-suspended-for-Hungarian-residents>)

December 19, 2025

### [Caduceus website launch](<https://stopkriptovalidacio.hu/en/hatter/#caduceus-weboldal>)

Caduceus launched its website (caduceus.hu) – just days before the new rules took effect. The website was minimal, lacking EU-compliant privacy and cookie policies as well as detailed service descriptions. Only a login portal, terms of service, and contact information were available.

[Caduceus Website](<https://caduceus.hu/>)[BitcoinBázis](<https://www.bitcoinbazis.hu/kriptovaluta-validacio-magyarorszag-velemenyek/>)

December 18, 2025

### [eToro announces suspension of crypto trading](<https://stopkriptovalidacio.hu/en/hatter/#etoro-bejelentes>)

eToro announced that it will discontinue traditional cryptocurrency buying and selling in Hungary from December 26. Crypto CFDs will remain available.

[Portfolio.hu](<https://www.portfolio.hu/uzlet/20251219/felfuggeszti-kriptoszolgaltatasait-magyarorszagon-az-etoro-mutatjuk-meddig-tudsz-meg-adni-es-venni-807122>)[VG](<https://www.vg.hu/penz-es-tokepiac/2025/12/etoro-kriptokereskedelem-kivonulas-magyarorszag-revolut>)

December 17, 2025

### [CoinCash announces suspension of services](<https://stopkriptovalidacio.hu/en/hatter/#coincash-bejelentes>)

CoinCash announced the temporary suspension of services in Hungary from December 18.

[CoinCash Blog](<https://coincash.eu/hu/blog/ideiglenesen-felfuggeszti-a-szolgaltatasait-a-coincash>)

December 8, 2025

### [Revolut announces complete withdrawal](<https://stopkriptovalidacio.hu/en/hatter/#revolut-bejelentes>)

Revolut announced the complete termination of cryptocurrency services in Hungary. Customers must manage their crypto assets by December 18.

[Telex](<https://telex.hu/gazdasag/2025/12/08/revolut-kripto-szolgaltatas-magyarorszag-kivonul>)[Revolut Help Center](<https://help.revolut.com/hu-HU/help/crypto/question-crypto-hungary-pausing-services-retail/>)[24.hu](<https://24.hu/tech/2025/12/08/kripto-megszunes-revolut-magyarorszag/>)

November 28, 2025

### [SZTFH Regulation 12/2025 (XI. 28.) published](<https://stopkriptovalidacio.hu/en/hatter/#sztfh-rendelet-12-2025-kihirdetes>)

The regulation on administrative service fees for crypto-asset exchange validation service provider licensing procedures was published. The licensing fee is 620,000 HUF. The regulation enters into force on the 31st day after publication.

[SZTFH Regulation 12/2025 (XI. 28.) (NJT)](<https://njt.hu/jogszabaly/2025-12-20-8K>)

July 25, 2025

### [Caduceus Zrt. company registration](<https://stopkriptovalidacio.hu/en/hatter/#caduceus-bejegyzes>)

Caduceus Zrt. was registered in the company registry. Prior to registration, the company was unknown in the crypto industry: it had no presence at local crypto meetups, forums, and no notable track record in the sector.

[Caduceus Zrt. Company Extract](<https://www.e-cegjegyzek.hu/?cegadatlap/0110143354/TaroltCegkivonat>)[Caduceus Zrt. Company Overview](<https://www.e-cegjegyzek.hu/?cegadatlap/0110143354/Cegbetekintes>)[Caduceus Zrt. Company Gazette](<https://cegkozlony.hu/lista/cegnev/2485523>)[BitcoinBázis](<https://www.bitcoinbazis.hu/kriptovaluta-validacio-magyarorszag-velemenyek/>)

July 11, 2025

### [Caduceus Zrt. founded](<https://stopkriptovalidacio.hu/en/hatter/#caduceus-alapitas>)

Caduceus Private Limited Company was founded with 100 million HUF registered capital. Chairman and majority owner: Bence Marcell Vesszős. Board members: József Kollár and Andrea Hatvani. **The leadership has no known cryptocurrency or financial sector experience.** The chairman's brother, Gergely Vesszős, is a former employee of NAV's Criminal Directorate who worked on virtual currency regulation.

[Caduceus Zrt. Company Extract](<https://www.e-cegjegyzek.hu/?cegadatlap/0110143354/TaroltCegkivonat>)[Caduceus Zrt. Company Overview](<https://www.e-cegjegyzek.hu/?cegadatlap/0110143354/Cegbetekintes>)[Caduceus Zrt. Company Gazette](<https://cegkozlony.hu/lista/cegnev/2485523>)[BitcoinBázis](<https://www.bitcoinbazis.hu/kriptovaluta-validacio-magyarorszag-velemenyek/>)

July 8, 2025

### [CoinCash registration suspended](<https://stopkriptovalidacio.hu/en/hatter/#coincash-regisztracio-szunetel>)

CoinCash suspended new registrations, but existing customers could continue using the web exchange service.

[CoinCash Blog](<https://coincash.eu/hu/blog/tovabbra-is-zavartalanul-mukodunk>)[Telex](<https://telex.hu/gazdasag/2025/07/08/kriptopiac-revolut-bitcoin-befektetes-megtakaritas>)

July 7, 2025

### [Revolut complete cryptocurrency freeze](<https://stopkriptovalidacio.hu/en/hatter/#revolut-befagyasztas>)

Restrictions reached their strictest level: service to existing customers also stopped. No purchases, sales, or transfers were possible.

[Telex](<https://telex.hu/gazdasag/2025/07/09/kriptopiac-revolut-bitcoin-befektetes-megtakaritas>)

June 23, 2025

### [Act LXVII of 2025 promulgated](<https://stopkriptovalidacio.hu/en/hatter/#t-11922-kihirdetes>)

The law was published in Magyar Közlöny issue 2025/75 as Act LXVII of 2025 on the amendment of certain laws to improve Hungary's competitiveness.

[T/11922 Document Details (Parlament.hu)](<https://www.parlament.hu/web/guest/szavazasok-adott-idoszakban?p_p_id=hu_parlament_cms_pair_portlet_PairProxy_INSTANCE_9xd2Wc9jP4z8&p_p_lifecycle=1&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_auth=yn2Czm3g&_hu_parlament_cms_pair_portlet_PairProxy_INSTANCE_9xd2Wc9jP4z8_pairAction=%2Finternet%2Fcplsql%2Fogy_irom.irom_adat%3Fp_ckl%3D42%26p_izon%3D11922>)[T/11922 Adopted Law Explanatory Memorandum (PDF)](<https://www.parlament.hu/irom42/11922/11922ind05.pdf>)

June 22, 2025

### [President of the Republic signed Act LXVII of 2025](<https://stopkriptovalidacio.hu/en/hatter/#t-11922-koztarsasagi-elnok-alairas>)

The President of the Republic signed the Act on the amendment of certain laws to improve Hungary's competitiveness.

[T/11922 Document Details (Parlament.hu)](<https://www.parlament.hu/web/guest/szavazasok-adott-idoszakban?p_p_id=hu_parlament_cms_pair_portlet_PairProxy_INSTANCE_9xd2Wc9jP4z8&p_p_lifecycle=1&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_auth=yn2Czm3g&_hu_parlament_cms_pair_portlet_PairProxy_INSTANCE_9xd2Wc9jP4z8_pairAction=%2Finternet%2Fcplsql%2Fogy_irom.irom_adat%3Fp_ckl%3D42%26p_izon%3D11922>)[T/11922 Adopted Law Explanatory Memorandum (PDF)](<https://www.parlament.hu/irom42/11922/11922ind05.pdf>)

June 17, 2025

### [T/11922 adopted law explanatory memorandum published](<https://stopkriptovalidacio.hu/en/hatter/#t-11922-ind05>)

The explanatory memorandum for the adopted law was published in the Indokolások Tára. Provisions on crypto-assets remained unchanged.

[T/11922 Document Details (Parlament.hu)](<https://www.parlament.hu/web/guest/szavazasok-adott-idoszakban?p_p_id=hu_parlament_cms_pair_portlet_PairProxy_INSTANCE_9xd2Wc9jP4z8&p_p_lifecycle=1&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_auth=yn2Czm3g&_hu_parlament_cms_pair_portlet_PairProxy_INSTANCE_9xd2Wc9jP4z8_pairAction=%2Finternet%2Fcplsql%2Fogy_irom.irom_adat%3Fp_ckl%3D42%26p_izon%3D11922>)[T/11922 Adopted Law Explanatory Memorandum (PDF)](<https://www.parlament.hu/irom42/11922/11922ind05.pdf>)

June 17, 2025

### [Speaker of the National Assembly signed bill T/11922](<https://stopkriptovalidacio.hu/en/hatter/#t-11922-hazelnok-alairas>)

The Speaker of the National Assembly signed the bill on the amendment of certain laws to improve Hungary's competitiveness and sent it to the President of the Republic.

[T/11922 Document Details (Parlament.hu)](<https://www.parlament.hu/web/guest/szavazasok-adott-idoszakban?p_p_id=hu_parlament_cms_pair_portlet_PairProxy_INSTANCE_9xd2Wc9jP4z8&p_p_lifecycle=1&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_auth=yn2Czm3g&_hu_parlament_cms_pair_portlet_PairProxy_INSTANCE_9xd2Wc9jP4z8_pairAction=%2Finternet%2Fcplsql%2Fogy_irom.irom_adat%3Fp_ckl%3D42%26p_izon%3D11922>)[T/11922 Adopted Law Explanatory Memorandum (PDF)](<https://www.parlament.hu/irom42/11922/11922ind05.pdf>)

June 10, 2025

### [T/11922 unified proposal explanatory memorandum published](<https://stopkriptovalidacio.hu/en/hatter/#t-11922-ind03>)

The explanatory memorandum for the unified proposal details the criminal offense of crypto-asset abuse (Criminal Code Section 408/A) and requirements for crypto-asset exchange validation service providers.

[T/11922 Document Details (Parlament.hu)](<https://www.parlament.hu/web/guest/szavazasok-adott-idoszakban?p_p_id=hu_parlament_cms_pair_portlet_PairProxy_INSTANCE_9xd2Wc9jP4z8&p_p_lifecycle=1&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_auth=yn2Czm3g&_hu_parlament_cms_pair_portlet_PairProxy_INSTANCE_9xd2Wc9jP4z8_pairAction=%2Finternet%2Fcplsql%2Fogy_irom.irom_adat%3Fp_ckl%3D42%26p_izon%3D11922>)[T/11922 Unified Proposal Explanatory Memorandum (PDF)](<https://www.parlament.hu/irom42/11922/11922ind03.pdf>)

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