Revolut gains Gibraltar DLT authorisation as it expands regulated crypto operations across international markets.
Fintech company Revolut has secured a cryptocurrency licence in Gibraltar, marking another step in its international digital asset expansion. The GFSC granted the authorisation to Revolut Global Digital Assets Limited (RGDAL), allowing the entity to operate as a regulated Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) provider. The development follows several regulatory milestones across Europe and the Middle East during 2026.
Gibraltar Grants Revolut DLT Provider Licence
In a recent announcement, the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) approved Revolut Global Digital Assets Limited (RGDAL) under Gibraltar’s established digital asset regulatory framework. The licence will support the company’s international cryptocurrency operations as it considers expansion into additional markets.
Gibraltar was among the first jurisdictions to introduce dedicated regulations for businesses operating with distributed ledger technology. Its supervisory framework provides licensing requirements for companies offering regulated digital asset services.
Revolut selected the jurisdiction to support its international operations under an established regulatory structure. However, the firm has not disclosed which countries will receive services through the newly authorised entity.
Emil Urmanshin, Revolut’s General Manager of Crypto and New Bets, welcomed the authorisation. He said Gibraltar’s regulatory oversight would support the company’s international cryptocurrency services and compliance commitments.
Revolut Expands Regulatory Presence Across Key Markets
The approval follows other regulatory developments supporting Revolut’s wider financial services expansion during 2026. In March, the fintech received approval to begin operating as a fully licensed bank in the United Kingdom. That milestone allowed its banking subsidiary to expand services in one of its largest markets.
Further progress came in July when Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority granted the firm in-principle approval for cryptocurrency services. The preliminary authorisation covered digital asset broker-dealer, exchange, management, and investment activities.
Following final approval, eligible UAE customers could access cryptocurrency trading through Revolut’s main application and the company’s X platform. The company had also received approval from the Central Bank of the UAE for its payments business. These developments support its plans to offer regulated financial and cryptocurrency services across multiple jurisdictions.
