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CGA sets crypto controls for Curaçao gambling operators through June 2027

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Curaçao’s Gaming Authority issued crypto guidance for licensed gambling operators and affiliated entities, effective June 2026. It requires controls covering wallet screening, fund separation and transaction monitoring, with full compliance expected by June 2027; the authority may accelerate enforcement if serious risks arise.

Operators handling crypto must meet staged controls on customer funds, service providers and blockchain transactions.

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