Gibraltar: FinTech

Gibraltar has become one of the first jurisdictions to establish a standalone regulatory regime for prediction markets, distinct from its traditional gambling licensing framework. The Prediction Market Regulations 2026 (LN.2026/176) came into force on 13 July 2026, made by the Minister with responsibility for gambling under sections 34 and 159 of the Gambling Act 2025. Operators, investors, and payment providers active in or considering entry into this fast-growing sector should take note of the framework’s key features and what it means in practice.

Gibraltar's Protected Cell Companies (Amendment) Bill 2026 introduces a framework enabling PCCs authorised as Experienced Investor Funds to issue cell shares as share tokens on distributed ledgers.

Gibraltar's Experienced Investor Fund offers institutional managers a regulated, flexible alternative to traditional fund domiciles, combining rapid setup, proportionate oversight, and tax efficiency. With a new EU treaty resolving post-Brexit uncertainty and a proven track record in digital assets, Gibraltar presents a compelling case for mid-market managers seeking credible jurisdiction without the operational burden of major fund centres.

The Government of Gibraltar has approached the growing cryptocurrency and wider blockchain and distributed ledger technology ("DLT")-related sector with a uniquely receptive...

Report by PwC and Elwood confirms Gibraltar as a jurisdiction of choice for hedge funds, backed up by leading fintech lawyers from ISOLAS LLP The fourth annual research report into the global...

The news was also released at the same time as the announcement of the Bullish exchange obtaining its license in Gibraltar who were also advised by ISOLAS.

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Stuart Dalmedo, a Senior Associate at ISOLAS LLP, attended the AIJA International Association of Young Lawyers annual tax conference in Malta.

Gibraltar's regulatory standards are second to none which, in the fast-paced world of financial services and blockchain technology, ...