[Italy Launches 'In-Depth Review' of Cryptocurrency Risks to Address Regulatory Fragmentation Challenges] The Italian Ministry of Economy has announced the launch of an 'in-depth review' of the current risk prevention mechanisms related to cryptocurrency investments. The aim is to assess whether adequate safeguards are in place for retail investors during the process of directly or indirectly investing in crypto assets. This decision was made by the Macroprudential Policy Committee, which comprises the Bank of Italy, market regulator Consob, insurance and pension regulators, and the Ministry of Finance. Regulators have warned that as the connection between crypto assets and the traditional financial system grows stronger and the issue of international regulatory fragmentation intensifies, the potential risks may further escalate. Currently, Italy's overall economic and financial situation remains stable, but it faces a high degree of global uncertainty.