Cayman Islands: Fin Tech

Regulatory compliance for digital assets can vary across jurisdictions, affecting licensing, product launch speed and the viability of certain business models.

The article highlights the key legal pitfalls Fintech businesses should avoid when establishing in the Cayman Islands, including entity misclassification, inadequate substance planning, poor structuring, lack of cross-border alignment, weak governance, and reactive compliance.

The Ministry of Financial Services and Commerce has released a consultation paper and draft Tax Information Authority (International Tax Compliance) (Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework) Regulations, 2025...

Active in the fintech landscape since 2017, the dedicated Walkers' team are recognised as global leaders in this dynamic sector...

The 2025 guide, which covers over 36 key jurisdictions in the sector, offers a deep dive into Ireland's fintech market, exploring its growth...

The Cayman Islands Government has taken a significant step in the regulation of virtual asset service providers (VASPs) with the commencement of the licensing regime under the Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act.

Regulatory clarity in the digital assets and crypto space continues to be a moving target. Yet, the interest among policymakers and regulators worldwide has never been more pronounced.

The virtual asset "Travel Rule", formally known as the "Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendation 16", requires Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to share and hold specific customer information.

Carey Olsen has contributed to The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guide 2024 for Blockchain. The aim of this guide is to provide its readers with a pragmatic overview of the law and practice of blockchain