Curacao Gaming Authority Issues Crypto Compliance Rules with Mid-2027 Deadline

According to iGB, Curacao's Gaming Authority (CGA) formally issued cryptocurrency policy guidelines for B2C online gambling operators on June 25, requiring all entities handling crypto transactions to comply with global anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) frameworks. The phased implementation deadline extends to mid-2027.

Licensed operators must only accept cryptocurrency for gambling—not serve as exchanges, custodians, or virtual asset service providers. They must deploy blockchain analysis capabilities for wallet risk scoring and transaction monitoring, prioritize fiat-backed stablecoins while assessing or excluding privacy coins and meme coins, and maintain strict wallet segregation between player, operational, and treasury accounts. Funds linked to mixers, tumblers, or sanctioned addresses are prohibited. Operators must submit compliant crypto policies within three months, complete risk assessments and staff training within six months, and achieve full compliance by June 2027.