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23rd August 2026

Georgia’s New Stablecoin Rules: What Issuers Must Do Before the September 2026 Deadline

Georgia’s 2026 stablecoin rules give existing issuers a short window to comply. Here is what the transition deadline means and how to prepare.

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20th August 2026

Issuing a Stablecoin: Capital, Reserves and Audits Under the NBG Rulebook

Planning a stablecoin in Georgia? Here is how capital, reserve backing and external audits work under the current National Bank rulebook.

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16th August 2026

The 2026 VASP Amendments: How Crypto Capital Requirements Are Changing

New amendments are reshaping how virtual asset providers are regulated in Georgia, with capital and consumer-protection rules due in 2026.

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12th August 2026

MiCA, GENIUS Act and VARA: How Georgia’s Crypto Regime Stacks Up Globally

How does Georgia’s crypto regime compare to the EU’s MiCA, the US GENIUS Act and Dubai’s VARA? A practical look for founders choosing a base.

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5th August 2026

Do You Actually Need a VASP Registration? A Plain-Language Test for Founders

Not every crypto project needs to register as a VASP in Georgia. Here is a plain-language test to work out whether the obligation applies to you.

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1st August 2026

Why a Frozen Bank Account Sinks More Crypto Projects Than the Regulator

For crypto businesses in Georgia, banking access is often the real bottleneck. Here is why accounts get frozen and how to present to a bank.

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29th July 2026

Free Industrial Zones and Crypto: The Tax Break That Will Not Save You From AML

A Free Industrial Zone offers tax advantages, but it does not exempt a crypto business from VASP registration or AML rules in Georgia.

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23rd July 2026

The Instant Payment System Goes Live: What It Means for Fintechs and Merchants

Georgia’s Instant Payment System is changing how money moves. Here is what near-instant transfers and QR payments mean for fintechs and merchants.

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19th July 2026

EMI or VASP? Choosing the Right Licence for Your Digital Wallet

E-money institution or virtual asset provider? Choosing the wrong licence delays your wallet launch in Georgia. Here is how to tell them apart.

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12th July 2026

From Card Terminals to QR Codes: How Instant Payments Reshape Retail

QR-code payments are set to change Georgian retail, cutting hardware and fees. Here is what merchants should know about the legal side.

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9th July 2026

Open Banking: The Legal Groundwork Before You Connect to the Banks

Open banking lets your product talk to the banks, but the legal groundwork comes first. Here is what to prepare before you connect in Georgia.

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3rd July 2026

Becoming a Payment Service Provider: The NBG Application, Step by Step

Applying to become a payment service provider in Georgia? Here is the application journey, step by step, and where it tends to go wrong.

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