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Australia's two crypto regimes in 2026: AUSTRAC VASP registration for AML and an ASIC financial services license for digital asset products.
Brokerage & Securities Licensing

AFSL or VASP Registration: Which Australian Crypto License You Need in 2026

Australia regulates crypto platforms through AUSTRAC VASP registration and the ASIC AFSL. Many digital asset businesses may need both.

August 21, 20269 min read
VASP registration in Georgia in 2026: National Bank of Georgia requirements for virtual asset service providers.
Crypto Licensing

VASP License in Georgia: Registration Requirements, Costs and Process

Georgia VASP registration requires an NBG application, a physical office, local monthly presence and direct client servicing. The guide covers capital, costs, restrictions and the registration process.

August 19, 20267 min read
SRO membership in Switzerland in 2026: how crypto financial intermediaries meet their AML obligations under AMLA.
Payment & Fintech Licensing

SRO License in Switzerland: Requirements, Costs and Process for Crypto Businesses

Swiss SRO membership places financial intermediaries under AML supervision. This guide covers the requirements, fees, process and limits for crypto businesses in 2026.

August 17, 20268 min read
AUSTRAC registration requirements in 2026: enrolment for all reporting entities and registration for remittance and virtual asset services.
AML & Compliance

AUSTRAC Registration Requirements: Who Needs to Register in Australia in 2026

AUSTRAC enrolment applies to every reporting entity, while remittance and virtual asset service providers must also register. Who is in scope after the 2026 reforms, and what enrolment does not cover.

August 13, 20268 min read
EMI license in Malta in 2026: MFSA authorization for e-money issuance with EEA passporting.
Payment & Fintech Licensing

EMI License in Malta: Requirements, Costs and MFSA Application in 2026

A Malta EMI license is an authorization issued by the Malta Financial Services Authority under the Financial Institutions Act (Cap. 376) that allows the holder to issue electronic money, operate payment accounts and provide payment services across the European Economic Area.

August 12, 20268 min read
Top 10 countries for starting a licensed gambling company in 2026, from Malta and the Isle of Man to Anjouan, Nevis and Tobique.
iGaming Licensing

Top 10 Countries for Starting a Licensed Gambling Company in 2026

Malta, the Isle of Man and Gibraltar anchor the regulated tier; Curacao sits mid-range after the LOK reform; and Anjouan, Nevis and Tobique offer offshore entry from four weeks. A jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction breakdown of costs, taxes and timelines for 2026.

August 11, 20269 min read
The Tobique First Nation territory in New Brunswick, Canada, where the Tobique Gaming Commission issues online gaming licences.
iGaming Licensing

Tobique Gaming License: Cost, Requirements, and Restricted Countries

Tobique licensing covers all major gaming verticals under one B2C license. Key details on costs, requirements, timelines, and restricted markets.

August 7, 20267 min read
A map showing Mauritius as a cross-border payment licensing hub between Africa and Asia.
Brokerage & Securities Licensing

Mauritius PIS License: Requirements, Capital and Application Process

The Mauritius PIS License provides a regulated framework for companies handling cross-border payments across Africa and other international markets. It supports payment processing, merchant acquiring, and fintech operations within a compliant and globally recognized financial environment.

August 5, 20266 min read
A map of the United States with Montana highlighted as the only state that does not regulate money transmitters.
Payment & Fintech Licensing

Montana MSB License: Requirements, Costs and FinCEN Registration

Montana can be a strategic U.S. structuring option for international MSBs, offering a lighter state-level licensing environment for fintech, payments, FX, remittance, and crypto businesses focused on non-U.S. markets.

August 4, 20268 min read
Malta gaming license in 2026: B2C and B2B license categories issued by the Malta Gaming Authority.
iGaming Licensing

Malta Gaming License in 2026: B2C, B2B and the Four Game Types

From 1 October 2026, new gaming tax and VAT rules apply to every MGA licensee. A practical guide to the two license categories, the four game types, share capital and MGA fees, and what the reform actually changes for operators without Maltese players.

July 31, 20269 min read
El Salvador crypto license routes in 2026: DASP registration with CNAD and Bitcoin Service Provider registration with the BCR
Crypto Licensing

El Salvador Crypto License: How to Get DASP and BSP Registration in 2026

Malta’s B2C and B2B gaming licenses, four game types, key requirements, fees, and the tax and VAT changes taking effect on 1 October 2026.

July 30, 20269 min read
Dark world map highlighting the EU, US, Canada, El Salvador, Georgia and Australia as leading crypto licensing jurisdictions in 2026.
Crypto Licensing

Best Countries to Get a Crypto License in 2026

Where to get a crypto license in 2026. Compare the EU, US, Canada, El Salvador, Georgia and Australia by costs, timelines and market access.

July 28, 20269 min read

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