Revolut has secured a digital asset licence in Gibraltar through a newly established subsidiary, Revolut Global Digital Assets Limited. The authorisation allows the company to conduct regulated activities involving virtual asset orders, custody and staking. The move supports its international crypto expansion, while Gibraltar residents can once again sign up for Revolut’s payments app.
Key Overview
- Revolut Global Digital Assets Limited received authorisation from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission.
- The licence covers virtual asset order execution, custody and staking.
- Revolut has resumed onboarding new customers in Gibraltar.
- The company has more than 80 million retail customers and over 16 million crypto users worldwide.
- Specific international markets and rollout dates have not yet been announced.
Revolut Secures Regulatory Approval in Gibraltar
Revolut has received a Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) provider licence from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC), creating a regulated base for its international cryptocurrency operations.
The approval was granted to Revolut Global Digital Assets Limited (RGDAL), a newly established subsidiary intended to support the fintech’s expansion into additional markets. The company formally announced that the subsidiary had received authorisation as a Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) provider on 19 October 2026.
Under the permission, the subsidiary can undertake regulated activities involving the transmission and execution of virtual asset orders, alongside virtual asset custody and staking services.
These activities cover different parts of the digital asset process. Order execution allows the business to handle customers’ cryptocurrency transactions, custody involves safeguarding digital assets, and staking can enable eligible assets to participate in blockchain network operations.
Gibraltar Residents Can Sign Up Again
The licensing announcement coincides with Revolut’s resumption of customer onboarding in Gibraltar. Residents can now open accounts and access the company’s electronic money and payment services.
The company had previously stopped accepting new customers in the territory. The return followed engagement between Revolut, Gibraltar’s government and the financial regulator, although the public announcement did not specify why sign-ups had originally stopped.
The reopening is separate from the broader international crypto expansion. While residents regain access to the app, the new subsidiary provides a regulatory structure intended to support crypto services in additional markets.
A New Structure for International Crypto Services
Revolut already operates cryptocurrency services through separate entities in the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area (EEA). Its UK operations run through Revolut Ltd, while Revolut Digital Assets Europe Ltd serves the EEA under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).
The Gibraltar entity adds another regulated structure rather than replacing those existing arrangements. This matters because digital asset businesses must navigate different regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
Revolut has more than 80 million retail customers worldwide, including over 16 million crypto users, according to its announcement. A separate international subsidiary could help the company organise its services as it expands beyond its established UK and European operations.
The company has also pursued regulatory opportunities in other markets. Its recent milestones include in-principle approval for crypto services in Dubai and preliminary conditional approval from US banking regulators, as described in the wider international expansion plans.
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Target Markets Remain Undisclosed
Despite securing the licence, Revolut has not yet named the countries that will be served through RGDAL or provided a timetable for new launches. The company has said that further details about target regions and service rollouts will be announced in due course.
The authorisation should therefore not be interpreted as automatic permission to offer every crypto product in every country. Regulatory approvals remain jurisdiction-specific, and services may differ according to local rules and the scope of each authorisation.
The licence nevertheless gives Revolut a dedicated entity operating under Gibraltar’s DLT framework. It also arrives as the territory continues to attract digital asset businesses seeking a formal regulatory environment.
Outlook
Revolut’s Gibraltar licence is an important step in building its international crypto infrastructure. The immediate changes are clearer regulatory permission for its new subsidiary and the restoration of customer onboarding for Gibraltar residents.
The next milestone will be the announcement of the markets and services supported by RGDAL. Until those details emerge, the licence signals expansion capacity rather than a confirmed launch schedule for particular countries.
For customers, the practical impact will depend on where services become available, which digital assets are supported and what safeguards apply. Revolut’s ability to combine its existing customer network with locally authorised crypto services will help determine how far the new structure contributes to its global growth.
FAQs
1. What crypto licence did Revolut receive in Gibraltar?
Revolut Global Digital Assets Limited received a Distributed Ledger Technology provider licence from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission.
2. What activities does the licence cover?
It covers the transmission and execution of virtual asset orders, virtual asset custody and staking services.
3. Can Gibraltar residents sign up for Revolut again?
Yes. Revolut has resumed onboarding new Gibraltar residents to its electronic money and payments app.
4. Which countries will Revolut serve through its Gibraltar subsidiary?
The company has not yet disclosed the target markets or rollout dates. Further details are expected to be announced later.
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