Currency.com has received regulatory approval to operate as a money transmitter in Tennessee, marking the company’s 31st U.S. Money Transmitter License (MTL) and bringing it closer to its goal of full licensure across all 50 states.
The approval expands Currency.com’s access to the U.S. market and forms part of a broader growth strategy focused on regulatory readiness ahead of national crypto legislation. The company said Tennessee was a priority due to the state’s favorable crypto initiatives dating back to 2022.
“We can hit the ground running when the regulatory landscape matures”
Konstantin Anissimov, CEO of Currency.com, commented, “Our ambition is to become a leading player in the U.S. digital finance space. We’re securing the necessary licenses today so we can hit the ground running when the regulatory landscape matures. Tennessee is another critical step toward that vision.”
Currency.com operates in more than 100 countries and maintains regulatory approvals in the U.S., the European Union, and the Middle East. Its platform combines digital asset management, investment services, and banking functionality within a single regulatory framework.
With 31 state licenses secured, Currency.com said it plans to accelerate applications in the remaining states. The company is also building local compliance and operations teams to support expansion, with the goal of offering services to both institutional clients and individual users in a fully regulated environment.
Currency announced new MLRO in Gibraltar
Currency.com recently appointed Carlos Miguel Catarino Martins as its new Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) in Gibraltar, as the firm continues to scale its compliance infrastructure across global markets. With over three decades of experience in financial regulation and compliance, Martins brings a deep background in both traditional banking and digital finance oversight.
Martins has held senior roles at Credit Suisse (Gibraltar) Limited and SG Hambros Bank, and most recently served as Chief Compliance Officer and MLRO at another DLT-licensed firm in Gibraltar. He currently serves as chairperson of the Gibraltar Association of Compliance Officers and is a licensed EIF Director by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC).
In addition to his industry experience, Martins lectures at the University of Gibraltar, covering subjects such as business law, financial planning, and intercultural management. At Currency.com, he will lead anti-money laundering oversight and regulatory compliance activities, reporting directly to the senior executive team and operating from the company’s Gibraltar office.
