Global Crypto Regulatory Compliance
Navigate the complex landscape of cryptocurrency regulation across jurisdictions. Our comprehensive regulatory advisory ensures your Web3 project maintains compliance with evolving frameworks worldwide.
Jurisdictions Covered
Regulatory Frameworks
Compliance Track Record
Regulatory Frameworks by Region
North America
United States
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - Digital Asset Securities
- Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - Digital Commodities
- Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) - AML/KYC Compliance
- Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) - Banking Charters
- State Money Transmitter Licenses (MTL) - BitLicense (NY), NMLS
- SEC Regulation D - Private Placements & Accredited Investors
- Securities Act 1933 - Token Registration Requirements
- Howey Test - Investment Contract Analysis
- Travel Rule - FATF Compliance for Virtual Assets
Canada
- Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) - Crypto Trading Platforms
- Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) - Investment Dealer Registration
- Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (FINTRAC) - AML Reporting
- Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act
- National Instrument 31-103 - Dealer Registration
- National Instrument 81-102 - Investment Funds
Europe
European Union
- Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) - Comprehensive Framework
- Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD5) - Wallet & Exchange Providers
- Sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6) - Enhanced Criminal Liability
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - Privacy Compliance
- Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2) - Payment Institution Licensing
- Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR) - Travel Rule Implementation
- Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) - Cybersecurity Standards
- Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASP) - Authorization Requirements
United Kingdom
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - Crypto Asset Registration
- Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017
- Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA) - Regulated Activities
- FCA Cryptoasset Promotions Regime - Marketing Restrictions
- Payment Services Regulations 2017 (PSRs) - E-Money Institutions
- Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) - AML Obligations
Switzerland
- Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) - Licensing Framework
- Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Act - Blockchain Securities
- Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) - Self-Regulatory Organizations
- Banking Act (BA) - Deposit-Taking Activities
- Financial Institutions Act (FinIA) - Asset Manager Authorization
- Collective Investment Schemes Act (CISA) - Fund Regulation
Middle East & GCC
United Arab Emirates
- Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) - Dubai Licensing
- Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) - Financial Services Regulatory Authority
- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) - Digital Asset Framework
- UAE Central Bank - Stored Value Facilities Regulation
- Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018 - AML/CFT Compliance
- VARA Marketing and Promotions Rulebook - Advertising Standards
- FSRA Virtual Asset Framework - Institutional Standards
Saudi Arabia
- Capital Market Authority (CMA) - Digital Asset Regulations
- Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) - Payment Services Oversight
- Anti-Money Laundering Law - Royal Decree M/20
- Financial Technology Regulatory Sandbox - Innovation Testing
- Securities Business Regulations - Token Offerings
Bahrain
- Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) - Crypto-Asset Module
- CBB Rulebook Volume 6 - Crypto-Asset Services
- Bahrain FinTech Bay - Regulatory Sandbox
- Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism Law
Asia Pacific
Singapore
- Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) - Payment Services Act
- Digital Payment Token Service (DPT) - Licensing Requirements
- Securities and Futures Act (SFA) - Capital Markets Products
- Financial Advisers Act (FAA) - Investment Advisory
- Payment Services Act 2019 (PSA) - Major Payment Institution License
- MAS Notice PSN02 - Technology Risk Management
- MAS Guidelines on AML/CFT - Digital Token Exchanges
Hong Kong
- Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) - Virtual Asset Trading Platform Licensing
- Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AMLO)
- Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO) - Type 1 & 7 Licenses
- SFC Code of Conduct - Professional Investor Requirements
- Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) - Stablecoin Regulation
Japan
- Financial Services Agency (FSA) - Crypto Asset Exchange Registration
- Payment Services Act (PSA) - Crypto Asset Service Providers
- Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA) - Security Tokens
- Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds - AML Requirements
- Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) - Self-Regulation
Our Regulatory Advisory Services
Licensing & Registration
End-to-end support for obtaining crypto asset service provider licenses, money transmitter licenses, and regulatory approvals across jurisdictions.
AML/KYC Compliance
Implementation of anti-money laundering programs, know-your-customer procedures, transaction monitoring systems, and Travel Rule compliance.
Token Classification Analysis
Legal opinions on token classification (security, utility, payment token) under multiple regulatory frameworks including SEC, MiCA, and MAS guidelines.
Ongoing Regulatory Monitoring
Continuous tracking of regulatory developments, guidance updates, enforcement actions, and emerging compliance requirements across your operating jurisdictions.
Navigate Regulatory Complexity with Confidence
Our regulatory experts provide strategic guidance to ensure your Web3 project maintains compliance while maximizing operational flexibility across global markets.