Curacao regulator tightens rules for iGaming operators using cryptocurrency

Curacao has tightened its rules for iGaming operators that accept cryptocurrency. For high-risk PSPs and acquirers, the point is straightforward: once a regulator starts drawing a sharper line around crypto acceptance, onboarding, monitoring, and source-of-funds controls stop being nice-to-haves.

1. The regulator in Curacao has introduced stricter requirements for iGaming operators using cryptocurrency.
2. The change matters most for operators and payment providers working with crypto deposits and withdrawals, since those flows now sit under tighter regulatory scrutiny.
3. No further details were provided in the source text about the exact rule changes, implementation date, or any transition period.