Revolut Secures Gibraltar Crypto License, Expands Global Reach
Revolut has obtained a crypto license in Gibraltar and resumed onboarding local users to its platform.
Revolut has obtained a crypto license in Gibraltar and resumed onboarding local users to its platform. This is an original Token Times brief synthesising 2 outlets (Finance Magnates, Cointelegraph), plus live market data, as of Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:00:01 UTC.
The license allows Revolut to offer crypto trading, custody, and staking services in Gibraltar, expanding its regulated footprint and international market access. This move strengthens its position in the European crypto market and sets the stage for potential further international expansion.
- Revolut's Gibraltar subsidiary RGDAL received crypto services authorization.
- The company can now offer trading, custody, and staking in Gibraltar.
- Revolut has reopened crypto sign-ups for Gibraltar residents.
- The license supports Revolut's international crypto expansion strategy.
Finance Magnates and Cointelegraph both report that Revolut has secured a crypto license in Gibraltar through its subsidiary Revolut Global Digital Assets Limited (RGDAL), allowing it to offer trading, custody, and staking services. They also agree that Revolut has resumed onboarding local residents to its platform. However, Cointelegraph emphasizes the license's potential for international market expansion, while Finance Magnates focuses on the regulatory discussions that preceded the reopening of sign-ups and the company's existing European presence under a MiCA license from Cyprus.
Revolut has obtained a crypto license in Gibraltar through its newly established subsidiary, Revolut Global Digital Assets Limited (RGDAL), as confirmed by the Gibraltar government. The license permits the company to execute virtual asset orders, provide custody services, and offer staking to users in the region.
Following the regulatory approval, Revolut has reopened sign-ups for its payments app to residents of Gibraltar. This move comes after discussions between Revolut executives, Trade and Industry Minister Nigel Feetham, and the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC). The exact reasons for the previous suspension of sign-ups were not disclosed in the government statement.
The UK-based fintech company already operates in the UK and across the European Economic Area through its existing entities, Revolut Ltd and Revolut Digital Assets Europe, respectively. The latter holds a MiCA license from Cyprus, which covers approximately 450 million people.
Cointelegraph reports that Revolut plans to use the Gibraltar license to expand its crypto services into additional international markets, although specific countries and launch dates have not yet been announced. This strategic move aligns with Revolut's broader ambitions in the digital asset space.
The broader crypto market remains relatively stable, with a total market cap of $2.81 trillion. 
Bitcoin has seen a 24-hour increase of 0.98%, and the Fear & Greed Index stands at 59, indicating a 'Greed' sentiment among investors.
Revolut Secures Gibraltar Crypto License, Expands Global Rea — questions & answers
What crypto services can Revolut offer in Gibraltar?
Revolut can offer crypto trading, custody, and staking services in Gibraltar.
Why did Revolut stop sign-ups in Gibraltar?
The government statement did not disclose the reasons for the previous suspension of sign-ups.
What is Revolut's international expansion strategy?
Revolut plans to use the Gibraltar license to expand its crypto services into additional international markets, though specific details are not yet available.
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This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Finance Magnates, Cointelegraph, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
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