Blockchain.com wins Cayman custody license after MiCA and FCA approvals

Blockchain.com has secured a Cayman Islands VASP custody license, adding another regulated jurisdiction to its crypto business after earlier MiCA approval in Europe and FCA registration in the UK. The license, granted on July 22, 2026 and announced on Aug. 6, 2026, allows the company to provide regulated custody plus crypto-to-fiat and crypto-to-crypto exchange services in the Cayman Islands. The move signals continued institutionalization and regulatory expansion in the digital asset sector, which may support broader market confidence around compliant crypto infrastructure. While the article does not directly discuss Bitcoin price action, it reflects a constructive regulatory backdrop for crypto markets generally.