Estonia-based crypto startup CryptoWallet.com has become one of the first crypto companies to receive a stamp of approval from Estonia’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).

CryptoWallet.com renewed its crypto license despite strict regulatory measures introduced last year to maintain compliance and transparency within the crypto space.

The Estonian license to provide a virtual currency service, which was granted to 55% of all virtual asset providers in 2021, has since become far more competitive. An estimated 90% of companies* may face losing their license and/or being forced to move to another jurisdiction. Despite these headwinds, CryptoWallet.com has succeeded where many others look destined to face difficulties.?

The new requirements are designed to root out companies that are poorly managed in an effort to prevent financial crime and mitigate risk.

Regulators now require companies offering services like those of CryptoWallet.com to hold a minimum of €250,000 in capital reserves compared to just €12,000 under the previous requirements.