Blockchain.com gains Cayman approval for custody and exchange services

Blockchain.com has landed a conditional Virtual Asset Service Provider custody license from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, adding a third major regulatory stamp to a collection that already includes MiCA authorization in Malta and FCA registration in the UK. For a company that launched in 2011 and now supports over 95 million wallets and more than 43 million verified users, the Cayman approval isn’t just a compliance checkbox. It’s a foundation for enterprise-grade custody services targeting institutional clients who won’t park serious capital without a regulatory safety net. Three jurisdictions, one strategy The Cayman license is the latest in a deliberate regulatory sprint. Blockchain.com secured its MiCA license from Malta’s MFSA on October 23, 2025, unlocking service expansion across the entire European Economic Area. That was followed by FCA registration in the UK on February 10, 2026, which authorized the firm to offer brokerage and custody services in one of the world’s most scrutinized financial markets. The license was granted to Blockchain.com (Cayman) Limited, which is listed as a registered VASP on the company’s official licenses page. The Cayman Islands impleme...