Lithuania to Intensify Crackdown on Unlicensed Cryptocurrency Firms Starting in 2026.
The Bank of Lithuania (BoL) is warning cryptocurrency service providers operating in the country that they must secure a license by December 31, 2025, or face penalties. Any platform failing to meet this compliance deadline will soon be deemed to operate illegally in the Baltic nation, as Lithuania ramps up enforcement of relevant European Union (EU) regulatory rules. All entities offering crypto-related services in Lithuania are required to hold a valid license.
For existing players in the space — including crypto exchanges and wallet service providers — regulators previously granted a transition period to obtain necessary operating permits; that window expires at the end of 2025. The BoL is again emphasizing this requirement is not a recommendation but a mandatory rule for market participants.#TrendingTopic #Europe #lithuania #TRUMP #usa $BTC
