Startup Grind Gibraltar Summer Party, hosted by OME and Startup Grind Gibraltar, was a welcome opportunity to connect with others in the business and tech community, reflect on recent progress, and highlight the priorities that continue to shape Gibraltar’s digital economy.
Held at the Sunborn Gibraltar Gastrobar, the event brought together founders, professionals, and supporters working across fintech, blockchain, legal, and innovation-driven sectors. GANT was pleased to attend and engage with the people helping drive the jurisdiction forward.
At GANT, our focus remains on supporting and developing Gibraltar’s regulatory frameworks to ensure they remain effective, internationally aligned, and responsive to emerging technologies. Here’s a summary of the key areas we’re currently working on:
1. Recognition of Gibraltar’s DLT Regime
We’re seeking formal recognition of Gibraltar’s Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) regulatory framework — especially in the UK — to allow locally regulated firms to expand their services across jurisdictions. Mutual recognition is key to increasing access to global markets and supporting business growth.
2. Developing a Regulatory Approach to DeFi
We are working on regulatory solutions that accommodate Decentralised Finance (DeFi) projects without placing undue burden on developers. The goal is to protect consumers and ensure market integrity, while enabling innovation to continue.
3. Expanding Focus: AI and ESG
Alongside DLT and crypto regulation, we are also exploring how Gibraltar can incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into its regulatory thinking. These areas are becoming increasingly relevant in global finance and business operations.
4. Evolution of the DLT Framework
As the DLT sector matures, Gibraltar’s regulatory framework needs to evolve with it. We are contributing to the development of a more detailed and scalable model that supports long-term market development while maintaining high standards of oversight.
5. Tokenisation of Assets
We continue to support work on the tokenisation of traditional assets — an area with significant potential for innovation and investment. The aim is to provide a clear legal and regulatory structure that facilitates this next step in digital finance.
Events like the Startup Grind Summer Party offer a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas and align on priorities with key stakeholders in the local ecosystem. At GANT, we believe these conversations are important — and we remain committed to supporting Gibraltar’s role as a serious and forward-thinking jurisdiction for fintech and emerging technologies.
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