Gibraltar Thriving As Blockchain Outshines Brexit

Gibraltar has become the first jurisdiction to introduce a dedicated legal framework for prediction markets. The new regime provides regulatory certainty for operators, separates prediction markets from gambling and financial services, introduces licensing and market integrity requirements, and permits the use of cryptocurrencies, positioning Gibraltar as a leading jurisdiction for regulated digital innovation.

The EU's Artificial Intelligence Act came into force in August 2024, establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for AI systems with extraterritorial reach similar to GDPR. Gibraltar businesses must assess whether their AI operations trigger Market, Use, or Output Jurisdiction under the Act, while navigating existing data protection obligations that already govern AI deployment in the territory.

Artificial Intelligence ("AI"), which, very few years ago, simply did not register in the mind of most people beyond the realms of science fiction, is now rapidly shaping the practical realities of everyday life...

Artificial Intelligence (‘AI') is a rapidly growing field with the potential to significantly revolutionise the way in which we both live and work.

ISOLAS LLP are proud to be part of a working group alongside the HM Government of Gibraltar, The Hon Nigel Feetham KC MP, the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission...

Gate, a leading crypto services provider known for its Gate.io exchange, announced that Hippo Capital Co Limited has been granted permission by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC)...

It is clear that the power of technology has to be embraced in order to allow innovation to flourish and to encourage innovative solutions. In this paper, ISOLAS LLP's Consultant and Fintech...

2022 was certainly an eventful year for the fintech sector, including for specialist funds. Globally, jurisdictions, including Gibraltar, have felt a shift within the sector...

2022 will certainly be a memorable year for the digital assets industry. John Ray III, newly appointed FTX CEO and American attorney who specializes in recovering funds from failed corporations...

The Common Reporting Standard (CRS) was designed to promote tax transparency in relation to financial accounts held abroad. The CRS requires banks and other financial institutions to report.

When Gibraltar’s new Residency Regulations 2026 came into force last month, they introduced a comprehensive new framework governing the right of individuals to reside in Gibraltar.

ISOLAS LLP operates as a limited liability partnership in Gibraltar, registered under number 00001 with offices at Suite 23, Portland House, Glacis Road.

Following the entry into force of the Treaty on Gibraltar and the European Union, HM Government of Gibraltar has now published the TGEU Implementation (Frontier Workers) Regulations 2026 (LN.2026/319), which came into force on 13 August 2026.

Following HM Government of Gibraltar’s announcement of the new residency criteria and the subsequent publication of the Residency Regulations 2026 (the “Regulations“), Gibraltar has introduced a new framework governing the right to reside in Gibraltar.

ISOLAS LLP, a Gibraltar-based limited liability partnership, provides legal services through its team of partners, employees, and consultants. The firm operates from its registered office at Suite 23, Portland House, Glacis Road, Gibraltar, maintaining professional standards in legal practice.

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.

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.

ISOLAS LLP operates as a limited liability partnership in Gibraltar, registered under number 00001 with offices at Suite 23, Portland House, Glacis Road. The firm's structure includes partners, employees, and consultants who maintain equivalent professional standing and qualifications within the organization.

Gibraltar has updated its Category 2 residency status eligibility criteria, introducing new requirements for individuals seeking this immigration classification. The changes affect application procedures and qualification standards for those looking to establish residency in Gibraltar under this specific category.

The Government of Gibraltar has published the new residency criteria designed to ensure that applicants demonstrate a genuine economic connection to the jurisdiction, while safeguarding public resources and promoting sustainable growth.