Hungary’s recent shift is decisive enough—moving from criminalization to outright loosening—and the crypto policy direction in Eastern Europe has changed.

Crypto World News reports that Hungary's new Minister of Science and Technology, Zoltán Tanács, stated that Hungary will lift what it calls "unreasonable" restrictions on the cryptocurrency asset market. Previously, Hungary introduced criminal penalties for unauthorized activities starting July 1, 2025, causing platforms like Revolut to suspend some crypto services locally. Tanács said that the relevant regulations are politically motivated rather than prudent regulation. The new government may also adjust the cybersecurity auditor oversight rules under the EU NIS2 directive, with approximately 4,000 Hungarian companies facing a compliance deadline of June 30.