Gibraltar

Cayman Islands, U.S. and Gibraltar Are Top Crypto Hedge Fund Jurisdictions

Gibraltar leapt into the top three, overtaking the British Virgin Islands and Luxembourg.

Business  ·  7 June 2021

Elliptic Is Mapping Bitcoin Stolen From 2016 Bitfinex Hack

New research from blockchain analytics firm Elliptic asks whether zkSNACKs, the firm behind bitcoin privacy wallet Wasabi, is turning a blind eye to stolen coins.

Business  ·  13 May 2021
CoinFlash

Gibraltar Minister Appointed Ambassador for International Blockchain Group

The Global Blockchain Business Council aims to develop the emerging blockchain industry through education, advocacy and partnership.

Tech  ·  4 March 2021
Regulation

DLT Regulation in 2020: Backwards or Sideways?

Regulators are no longer standing on the sidelines of distributed ledger innovation, says Gibraltar’s Minister for Digital and Financial Services.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 December 2020
CoinFlash

3iQ’s Bitcoin Fund Gets Second Listing of 2020 – This Time on Gibraltar’s Stock Exchange

The Toronto Stock Exchange also listed The Bitcoin Fund in April of this year.

Markets  ·  30 September 2020
CoinFlash

Gibraltar Updates Distributed Ledger Guidance to Match FATF Crypto Rules

The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission has updated its guidance for virtual asset service providers to include clarity on risk management, token issuance and more.

News  ·  17 September 2020
Crypto Wallets

Xapo Suspends Credit Card Crypto Purchases, Shifts Operations to Gibraltar

Xapo is making changes as it transforms into a digital bank launching later this year.

Business  ·  12 June 2020
Exchanges

It’s Tough Getting Approved in Gibraltar, Says Green-Lighted Crypto Derivatives Exchange

It's tough getting regulated on "the Rock," says crypto derivatives exchange ZUBR.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 May 2020
Bitcoin

Investors Can Hedge Long-Term Risk With New 2-Year Bitcoin Derivatives

Quedex's new bitcoin derivatives contracts, which expire in December 2021, saw more than $5 million in volume last weekend.

Markets  ·  13 March 2020
Exchanges

Crypto Assets on Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange Can Now Be Insured

The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange, a subsidiary of the Gibraltar Stock Exchange, is now offering insurance cover for crypto assets.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 December 2018
Exchanges

Gibraltar Stock Exchange Wins License for Blockchain Subsidiary

The blockchain subsidiary of the Gibraltar Stock Exchange now has official approval from the island's financial regulator.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 November 2018
Europe

Gibraltar Plans to Regulate ICO Tokens as Commercial Products

The government of Gibraltar has released a white paper detailing its plans for the regulation of tokens and token sales.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 March 2018
Europe

Gibraltar Will Take Market-Driven Approach to ICO Rules

Top officials say Gibraltar will let the market determine what 'good' ICOs look like, and hinted that crypto investment fund regulation is to come.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 February 2018
Europe

Gibraltar’s Government Is Moving to Regulate ICOs

Gibraltar's legislators plan to discuss a draft of a law proposing to regulate ICOs.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 February 2018
Regulation

Gibraltar to Launch License Scheme for Blockchain Startups

Gibraltar will publish guidance explaining how to apply its new blockchain legislation to startups on Friday.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 December 2017