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Revolut Secures Gibraltar DLT Licence to Expand Global Crypto Services

2 reports2 sources10/19/2026 updated

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Revolut has obtained a Gibraltar Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) licence for a new entity, a move aimed at bolstering its regulatory compliance and supporting the company’s international crypto expansion strategy. The licence enables Revolut to operate a dedicated cryptocurrency business department in Gibraltar, allowing it to offer crypto‑related services to a broader global client base. Revolut’s announcement highlights its intent to strengthen regulatory adherence while scaling its crypto offerings worldwide. The company’s focus on Gibraltar—a jurisdiction with a growing reputation for crypto regulation—underscores its commitment to expanding its digital asset footprint across multiple markets.

Written with AI from the reporting · updated 10/19/2026

Latest developmentOct 20, 01:24
Revolut secures Gibraltar crypto license to support global expansion
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  1. 1Unclassified fact stationOct 19, 00:00recorded Oct 19, 19:02single source

    Revolut secures Gibraltar crypto licence

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    Subject：
    Revolut
    Action：
    secured a Gibraltar DLT licence for a new entity
    Object：
    new entity
    Occurred (fact side)：
    Oct 19, 00:00
    The Block ↗Report pageOriginal / first version
    Published (valid side)：
    Oct 19, 18:42
    First seen (known side)：
    Oct 19, 19:02
    Fact stationSingle source · one-sided claim

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  2. 2Unclassified fact stationOct 20, 00:00recorded Oct 20, 01:40single sourcerevised

    Revolut secures Gibraltar crypto license

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    Subject：
    Revolut
    Action：
    secures crypto license
    Object：
    Gibraltar regulatory authority
    Occurred (fact side)：
    Oct 20, 00:00
    Cointelegraph ↗Report pageRevision 2 · currently revised
    Published (valid side)：
    Oct 20, 01:24
    First seen (known side)：
    Oct 20, 01:40
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Oct 20
  1. CointelegraphRelated fact: single sourceSource report revised
    Revolut secures Gibraltar crypto license to support global expansion

    Report first recorded Oct 20, 01:40

    Revolut has obtained a cryptocurrency license from Gibraltar's financial regulator, GFSC, to support its global expansion. The license allows Revolut to operate its crypto business under regulatory oversight, marking a significant step in the company's compliance and cross-border service rollout.

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Oct 19
  1. The BlockRelated fact: single source
    Revolut obtains Gibraltar DLT licence to support international crypto expansion

    Report first recorded Oct 19, 19:02

    Revolut has secured a Gibraltar Distributed Ledger Technology licence for a new entity to support its international cryptocurrency expansion strategy. The licence aims to enhance regulatory compliance as Revolut expands its crypto-related services globally.

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