This marks the first time a small island nation has developed a comprehensive three-tiered digital identity framework with specific capital requirements. The $100,000 minimum capital requirement for full licenses sets a new precedent for digital ID infrastructure in smaller jurisdictions, potentially creating a model for other island nations and territories.
Bermuda's 3-Tier Digital ID Framework: First Island Nation System
📰 What Happened
The Bermuda Monetary Authority released a 23-page consultation paper on July 21, 2025, outlining a new regulatory framework for Digital Identity Service Providers (DISPs). The framework proposes three license tiers: Class F ($15,000 fee, $100,000 capital), Class T ($1,000 fee, $10,000 capital), and Class M ($15,000 fee, $100,000 capital). The consultation period runs until September 2, aiming to establish security standards and align with global digital finance protocols.
📖 Prophetic Significance
Bermuda's framework introduces unprecedented granularity in digital identity control through its three-tier system. The $100,000 capital requirement creates an elite class of identity providers, centralizing control in fewer hands. The framework's emphasis on 'security, trust, and innovation' mirrors Revelation's warning about economic control systems. This regulatory structure, coming from a British territory with global financial influence, demonstrates how small jurisdictions can become testing grounds for wider digital identity implementation, potentially accelerating the path toward universal ID requirements.