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Because i'm sick of posters accusing me of trolling, spamming, lying, misunderstanding or not comprehending what GST have, when i've repeatedly posted good information. whether it's good OR bad, it's just info to be digested. if it's wrong then make the case. if it's right don't attacker the poster!

Do you really think if i was in and they then released news about Brazil or had actually got the MICA i'd have sold for 10%?

The strategy is to get as low an entrypoint as possible and then to look for news making it rise. but if it drops do you just keep holding on until it turns around? there's the only difference in investing, imo.

I'm not looking to get in at any price. i'm looking for the news or for someone to find news that makes me think it's worth investing.

no point averaging down merely to add more money to a potential drop.

and the only reason i keep replying is because i can't stand weak responses like 'check out robin hood to see what GST are doing' when it's just a link association and encourages bs optimism.

the sp will find its own marke when it's seen to be at a price that matches its current situation. if there was more honesty about what is or isn't going to happen in a month i might just stop posting the news that holders should be posting!

don't blame negative posts on the posters. blame the company for not stating them (which, of course, they won't, because what company state's 'we eff'd up' until post-placing and poor sp level so everyone can then say 'now we have the bottom and now it's all upside'!

So, now you have your answer.

GST is nothing like robin hood. you might as well compare it to binance. it's a minnow that, as Chaebol has said repeatedly, to set up a fully functioning office with dozens of prestigious lawyers, compliance officers, managers. it's not a case of a few people pottling about and hoping that noone notices that all the decisions are going through uk/singapore.

it'll take months or longer and a great deal of cash to implement.

more and more a placing looks inevitable.

Bfs, you're coming across as an amateur, grasping at straws.

but, as you patently don't know how to ask ai a simple question:

what is the difference between robin hood and GST as far as lithuania is concerned

The difference between Robinhood and GSTechnologies (GST) in Lithuania is a classic case of "Scale vs. Speed." While both are fintechs using Lithuania as their gateway to Europe, they are in completely different leagues regarding their legal standing and operational depth.

As of January 2026, here are the three primary differences:

1. The License Type (The "Heavyweight" vs. The "Challenger")

Robinhood: Operates through Robinhood Europe, UAB. They hold a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration but, more importantly, they are a massive, battle-tested entity that the Bank of Lithuania views as a "Tier 1" institution. They have already cleared the major hurdles that GST is currently struggling with.

GST (GS Fintech UAB): They are also a registered VASP, but they are currently in the "Reapply" phase for their full MiCA license. They are a much smaller "Challenger" brand. The regulator is scrutinizing GST's internal controls and "local substance" much more strictly than they do for a global giant like Robinhood.

2. "Local Substance" (The Office Reality)

This is likely the reason for the difference in their success:

Robinhood: Has a significant physical presence in Vilnius. They have hired dozens of local experts in compliance, legal, and engineering. When the regulator visits Robinhood, they see a fully functioning European headquarters.

GST: As we discussed, GST has historically had a "skeleton crew" in Lithuania, with most leadership in Singapore/UK. The regulator's recent pushback on GST's application suggests they want GST to look more like Robinhood—with real, high-level decision-makers physically sitting in Lithuania.

3. Service Scope

Feature Robinhood (Lithuania) GST / Bake (Lithuania)

Asset Classes Crypto (and moving toward stocks/options in EU). Primarily Crypto & Staking (DeFi).

Market Access Full EU "Passporting" capability. Currently restricted; relying on Poland (Finferno) backup.

Regulatory Trust High (Proven track record with US/UK regulators). Building (Currently in a "probationary" reapplication phase).

Comparison Diagram: The Regulatory Hierarchy

Summary: Why is Robinhood "Succeeding" where GST is "Reapplying"?

Robinhood has what regulators call "Institutional Gravity." They have the capital to hire the best Lithuanian lawyers and compliance officers immediately. GST has to build that piece by piece.

In the eyes of the Bank of Lithuania:

Robinhood is a "Safe Global Player" that brings jobs and prestige to Vilnius.

GST is a "Higher Risk Startup" that needs to prove its internal systems are strong enough to handle European customers without failing.

The "Bottom Line": Robinhood is the benchmark GST is trying to reach. If GST wants that Mi

Not spamming. i don't think ANY rampers/holders are putting anything genuine into the discussion except vague optimism.

i started by posting opinions but the insults just generate insulting responses. if posters would just focus on the info and opinons, rather than phrases like 'spamming' or any of the epithets that billy, massive and others post to counter decent and fair opinions (not my fault they're negative and the market agrees) then i would bother responding.

read the posts and leave the name calling and the 'spamming' will stop.

That is, until there's either good news, bad news or no news. two of those will drop the price, one will lift it.

this isn't a time when no news will benefit the company.

they now need to go fully into positive posts, explicit information and a decent timeline because talk of 2026 with only 2 days from 365 isn't optimism!

Plus, that merely puts them in sight of reapplying. but the result of that won't be seen until Q3... and that's a long time for the sp to do... what the market makes it do. no guarantee it'll be 'up'.

Not incorrect at all... don't read what you want to read.

it says that there's insufficient staff in lithuania because decisions are being made in singapore and uk... no wonder you're in the red when you get word blindness when it suits!

Sort out the indents... more news than you have from fool massive and... Billy, come to think of it:

does GST have staff in lithuania?

As of early 2026, the short answer is yes, but it is a "skeleton crew" compared to a major tech hub.

To meet the requirements for a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) and a MiCA applicant, the Bank of Lithuania is very strict about "local substance." This means a company can’t just be a "brass plate" on a door; they must have real people on the ground.

Here is the breakdown of their Lithuanian presence:

1. The Local Subsidiary: GS Fintech UAB

GST operates through its Lithuanian entity, GS Fintech UAB. Under Lithuanian law, to even apply for the licenses they are chasing, they are required to have:

A Local Director: Someone who is often a Lithuanian resident or has a significant presence there to act as the primary point of contact for the regulator.

Compliance & AML Officers: The Bank of Lithuania requires specific, named individuals to be responsible for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) reporting. These roles almost always have to be physically based in Lithuania.

2. Why the Staffing is a "Pain Point" Right Now

The "reapply" news you mentioned earlier is likely tied to these staff members. When a regulator asks a company to reapply, it is often because they weren't satisfied with the "local substance."

The Regulator's View: If the Bank of Lithuania felt that too much of the work was being done by GST staff in Singapore or the UK and not enough by the team in Vilnius, they would flag that as a reason to delay the license.

The Response: Part of GST’s "reapplication" process likely involves hiring more senior local staff in Lithuania to prove to the regulator that the office is a fully functioning headquarters, not just a satellite.

3. Comparison of Staffing Hubs

GST’s workforce is actually split across several locations:

Lithuania (GS Fintech): Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory Liaison (The "Brain" for EU rules).

UK/Singapore: Executive Leadership and Strategy.

Poland (Finferno): Operational staff helping with the "migration" safety net.

Brazil (Angra): The new "growth" team being recruited now.

Summary: The "Substance" Test

GST does have staff in Lithuania, but the size and seniority of that team is exactly what is under the microscope right now. For the MiCA license to be approved on the second try, GST will likely need to announce that they have bolstered their Vilnius office with heavy-hitting local compliance experts.

Would you like me to check if there are any current job openings for GS Fintech in Vilnius? This is usually the best way to see if they are actively trying to fix their "staffing" issues to satisfy the regulator.

yes

As of early January 2026, checking the "ground level" recruitment data for GS Fintech UAB (GST's Lithuanian arm) reveals exactly where they are focusing their energy to fix the MiC

What none of those who think insults make up for all the red on their holding here don't understand is, if it comes to tit for tat, whatever points you think you score, the past and present news scores better points back.

the only upside is future news but, even then it has to be future GOOD news. and, atm, there's not a lot of proof that it's coming. and boredom and opps elsewhere will bring the sp down, imo. (and the suspected fundraise). but just an opinion, like everyone elses.

Seriously, what ramped post has benefited you? what poster has seriously added to your capital?

there are times when bad news is a trigger to leave until better news comes along.

there's no honour or integrity in staying in a share that's badly performing. maybe it's too late to consider selling so now it's a case of hoping the share recovers sooner than later. but you're still now hostage to misfortune.

sorry for it but, sometimes, 'troll's are worth at least reading.

Or to replace the existing buyer?

I sold last week at 0.53. today selling is at 0.42... hehehe. 20$% drop.

'everything that could go rong has gone wrong' isn't a good mantra or signal to buy. for a start, the 'everything that could go wrong' has the caveat so far... lots could still drop the sp.

better to be on the outside looking in, atm.

Still waiting on the 30million that were going to buy at 6.5... just a desperate ramp that does nothing. nut you keep punting it!

Billy, quit with the comedy. it's an obvious distraction.

you'll be quoting EMS next.

Not while the wife holds a third of the shares... they'll keep trying to stand it up.

Sand. good news is good news... doesn't matter when you post it!

MBO announced their good news an hour before close on nye. this morning they're up 70%.

like i said, good news prevails, whenever it's released.