The CGA, Curaçao's authority, has implemented updated cryptocurrency-controlling requirements for iGaming B2C licensees. The changes are intended to strengthen enforcement of AML/CFT standards and make blockchain transactions more transparent.
Major Implementation Stages
The regulator has provided a transition period to help operators align processes with the new rules:
- Starting in June 2026, within 3 months, groups are required to submit their strategies and policies for handling digital asset flaws.
- By the end of 2026, companies must conduct a risk assessment, verify suppliers' compliance with the requirements, and train employees to work with virtual tokens.
- By June 2027, a full transition to the new standards is expected, including certification of internal processes, wallet segregation, and readiness for external audits.
Key Operational Restrictions
The rules introduced for holders of the Curaçao gambling licence require them to clearly delineate the functions of gaming groups and VASPs.
The changes affect several areas:
- Ban on providing side offers. Platform owners are forbidden to play the role of crypto exchanges, custodians, or blockchain service suppliers.
- Segregation of assets by purpose. Separate wallets must be used for settlements related to customer decisions, operational activities, and financial storage.
- Restriction on certain addresses. Personal accounts, including those belonging to UBOs, are prohibited in any business process.
- Strengthened control over tokens. Preference is given to stablecoins. Meme, privacy, and wrapped assets with opaque origins are scrutinised or excluded from circulation. Mixers, sanctioned IPs, and similar options are also forbidden.
Impact on Industry Businesses
The free use of cryptocurrencies in gambling is gradually coming to an end. Operators are no longer satisfied with simply connecting a payment gateway. Now, working with virtual funds requires a comprehensive control and compliance basis.
Central elements of such an infrastructure:
- Blockchain analytics are needed to track the origin of tokens and identify suspicious behaviour in real time.
- Transaction accounting systems record key data, prepare reports, and provide information to the regulator upon request.
- Counterparty verification is a mandatory control for VASPs that manage a company’s payment flows.
For platforms registered in Curaçao, the new requirements mean additional costs for technological upgrades and internal processes. Nevertheless, compliance with standards can increase trust among banks, payment systems, and global associates.
Amid increased worldwide scrutiny of crypto transactions, the ability to confirm asset origins and ensure transparency is becoming a key pillar. Major responsible brands have already prepared for stable operations in this segment.
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