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Aug 6, 2026

Blockchain.com Receives Full VASP Custody License from Cayman Islands Monetary Authority

Blockchain.com secured a definitive Virtual Asset Service Provider custody license from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority on July 22, 2026, upgrading from conditional approval granted in December 2025. The license authorizes the company to offer regulated custody services, crypto-to-fiat exchange, and other virtual asset services.

Aug 6, 2026·6 sources
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  • ▪In May 2026, Blockchain.com's parent company, Blockchain.com Group Holdings, confidentially submitted a draft S-1 registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a potential initial public offering.
  • ▪The definitive Virtual Asset Service Provider license replaces a conditional approval issued to Blockchain.com by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority in December 2025.
  • ▪The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority license supports institutional custody and institutional staking infrastructure, allowing organizations to participate in blockchain network validation and earn rewards.

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