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Policy PaperCrypto & Digital Assetscayman2026

Cayman VASP — Institutional Readiness

Institutional readiness analysis for Cayman VASP licensing under refined CIMA supervisory expectations.

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Full PDF version available on request for institutional engagement.

Executive Overview

Cayman's VASP regime has matured into one of the most institutionally credible Caribbean frameworks. This paper examines licensing phases, CIMA supervisory expectations, AML/CFT integration and tokenised fund interaction.

Key Findings

  1. 01

    VASP supervisory expectations have intensified under Phase II.

  2. 02

    Tokenised fund interaction with VASP licensing requires structured analysis.

  3. 03

    Substance and governance benchmarks align with international standards.

Advisory Relevance

Essential for VASP and fund manager applicants in Cayman.