Crypto Compliance

Without the Chaos

Crypto adds new rails, not new physics. You still need AML/KYC, sanctions, fair marketing, vendor oversight, and strong custody. We build a lean, testable system that earns partner trust and unlocks enterprise deals.

Who this is for:

  • Exchanges, brokers, and OTC

  • Wallets & custody providers (hot/cold, MPC, multi-sig)

  • Payments, remittance, and stablecoin use cases

  • Staking, yield, and DeFi interfaces (front-ends, aggregators)

  • SaaS using crypto rails (rewards, settlements, cross-border payouts)

  • What stays the same vs. what changes

    Stays the same

    1. AML/KYC, sanctions screening, fraud controls

    2. Vendor oversight and incident response

    3. Fair, clear, not misleading communications

    4. Records, QA/testing, and board reporting

    Changes

    1. Asset classification & disclosures (how you describe risks and functionality)

    2. Safeguarding/custody (key management, reconciliations, operational break-glass)

    3. On-chain monitoring (address risk, heuristics, behavioral signals)

    4. Travel-Rule style data exchange via compliant vendors

    5. Jurisdiction-specific crypto rules (e.g., authorizations, promotions standards)

  • Control set for crypto (starter)

    1. Token & counterparty risk taxonomy (banlists, watchlists, risk-scored flows)

    2. KYB/KYC with device + behavioral analytics; continuous screening

    3. Sanctions + geofencing (IP/device; residency checks)

    4. Withdrawal & settlement controls (velocity, limits, cooling-off, 4-eyes)

    5. Custody safeguards (hot/cold thresholds, key ceremonies, quorum, recovery drills)

    6. On-chain analytics for exposure and typologies (mixers, scams, sanctioned addresses)

    7. Incident runbooks (key compromise, chain reorg/fork, vendor outage)

    8. Marketing claim review (yield, “stable,” “instant,” “guaranteed”)

    9. Board metrics pack (volumes, alerts, investigations, complaints, partner escalations)

FAQs

Can we operate with a sponsor/partner instead of our own authorization?
Sometimes. We can help you map your options by activity and market, then pick the best path.

How do we show custody is strong?
Documented key handling, reconciliations, thresholds, break-glass drills, and clear escalation. Then prove it with evidence.

Do we need on-chain analytics?
If you process deposits/withdrawals or interact with wallets, yes—at least for sanctions, typologies, and exposure.

What gets marketing flagged?
Absolutes (“guaranteed,” “safe”), unclear fees, vague timing claims. We replace these with precise, supported statements.