Ceffu Receives In-Principle Approval for Financial Services License in Gelephu Mindfulness City, Bhutan

2026-04-09  •  2 min read

Ceffu is pleased to announce that it has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) for a Financial Services License in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), Bhutan.

This milestone marks a significant step in Ceffu’s continued global expansion, reinforcing our commitment to supporting emerging digital asset ecosystems with institutional-grade custody solutions and an expanding global presence.

Supporting GMC’s Growing Digital Asset Ecosystem

GMC represents a forward-looking initiative to establish a regulated and sustainable digital financial ecosystem. As part of this vision, the development of a robust and compliant digital asset framework is essential.

Ceffu will contribute to the GMC ecosystem by bringing institutional-grade custody services in and from GMC.

Advancing Institutional-Grade Custody

Ceffu’s custody solutions are designed to meet the evolving needs of institutional clients, including:

  • Segregated custodial wallet 

  • Multi-layer governance and approval frameworks

  • Integrated capabilities that extend beyond custody, designed to support broader institutional needs. 

Looking Ahead

Receiving IPA in GMC reflects Ceffu’s commitment to working alongside regulators and ecosystem partners to build secure and compliant digital asset infrastructure.

We look forward to progressing towards obtaining the full license and supporting the continued growth of Bhutan’s digital asset ecosystem.

To learn more about how Ceffu’s custody and liquidity solutions can help drive your business forward, contact us here.



About Gelephu Mindfulness City

The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) Special Administrative Region (SAR) is a visionary initiative creating a world-class economic hub in southern Bhutan, centered on mindfulness, sustainability, and innovation. The SAR integrates traditional Bhutanese values with globally recognized legal frameworks, cutting-edge design and technology, while harnessing the Kingdom’s abundant renewable energy resources to serve as a global exemplar of holistic development.

For more information, visit www.gmc.bt or contact info@gmc.bt.

About Ceffu

Ceffu is a compliant, institutional-grade custody platform offering custody and liquidity solutions that are ISO 27001 & 27701 certified and SOC2 Type 2 attested. Our multi-party computation (MPC) technology, combined with a customizable multi-approval scheme, provides bespoke solutions allowing institutional clients to safely store and manage their virtual assets.

Media contact: pr@ceffu.com

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