Blockchain.com Secures Full VASP Licence in Cayman Islands
Event summary
- Blockchain.com secured a definitive VASP custody services licence from CIMA on August 6, 2026.
- The company transitioned from conditional approval (granted December 2025) to full licensing.
- Licence includes institutional custody, staking services, and virtual asset exchanges.
- Blockchain.com partnered with TechCayman in June 2026 for local ecosystem integration.
The big picture
This licence represents another step in Blockchain.com's strategy of building a globally regulated crypto infrastructure platform. Coming after MiCA and FCA approvals, it signals growing institutional acceptance of crypto custody services within clear regulatory frameworks. The company now offers a comprehensive suite of compliant services across multiple jurisdictions, positioning itself as a key player in the institutional digital asset management space.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Momentum
- How Blockchain.com's full Cayman licence will accelerate its institutional service expansion across regulated markets.
- Competitive Positioning
- Whether this regulatory milestone can help Blockchain.com differentiate itself in an increasingly crowded crypto custody space.
- Local Integration
- The pace at which Blockchain.com can establish meaningful operations in the Cayman Islands through its TechCayman partnership.
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