{"id":6659,"date":"2026-10-18T22:31:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T19:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalbit.top\/en\/crypto-legal-services\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T18:48:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T15:48:40","slug":"crypto-legal-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/legalbit.top\/en\/crypto-legal-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal services for crypto projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"lbx\"><svg width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"position:absolute\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><symbol id=\"i-key\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"15\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M11 12l9-9M16 7l3 3\"\/><\/symbol><symbol id=\"i-swap\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 8h14l-3-3M20 16H6l3 3\"\/><\/symbol><symbol id=\"i-shield\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 3l8 3v6c0 5-3.5 8-8 9-4.5-1-8-4-8-9V6z\"\/><path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4\"\/><\/symbol><symbol id=\"i-send\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 12l16-8-6 16-3-7z\"\/><\/symbol><symbol id=\"i-build\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 21V5l8-2v18M12 9h8v12M8 8h1M8 12h1M8 16h1M16 13h1M16 17h1\"\/><\/symbol><symbol id=\"i-search\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"11\" cy=\"11\" r=\"6\"\/><path d=\"M20 20l-4-4\"\/><\/symbol><symbol id=\"i-globe\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M3 12h18M12 3c3 3 3 15 0 18M12 3c-3 3-3 15 0 18\"\/><\/symbol><symbol id=\"i-folder\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3 6h6l2 2h10v11H3z\"\/><\/symbol><symbol id=\"i-list\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 6h11M9 12h11M9 18h11M4 6h1M4 12h1M4 18h1\"\/><\/symbol><symbol id=\"i-contract\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7 3h8l4 4v14H7z\"\/><path d=\"M15 3v4h4M10 14l2 2 3-3\"\/><\/symbol><\/svg><ul class=\"lbx-kpi\"><li><small>Who it is for<\/small><b>Exchanges, swaps, wallets, brokers<\/b><\/li><li><small>Framework<\/small><b>MiCA, VASP\/CASP, AML\/KYC, Travel Rule<\/b><\/li><li><small>Jurisdictions<\/small><b>EU, UAE, Canada, USA<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"lbx-lead\">The crypto market runs on rules that change faster than product releases. We help you obtain a licence, build AML compliance and launch a service that regulators and banks see as a reliable market participant.<\/p><div class=\"lbx-pair\"><h2 class=\"lbx-ph l\">What brings clients to us<\/h2><span class=\"lbx-pg\"><\/span><h2 class=\"lbx-ph r\">What we do<\/h2><div class=\"lbx-card soft l\"><span class=\"lbx-ico\"><svg><use href=\"#i-key\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><p class=\"lbx-t\">You need to know whether a licence is required and where it is best obtained<\/p><\/div><span class=\"lbx-ar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"lbx-card r\"><span class=\"lbx-ico\"><svg><use href=\"#i-globe\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><p class=\"lbx-t\">We compare jurisdictions by requirements, timelines and access to banks<\/p><\/div><div class=\"lbx-card soft l\"><span class=\"lbx-ico\"><svg><use href=\"#i-swap\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><p class=\"lbx-t\">You plan to exchange, store or transfer crypto assets for customers<\/p><\/div><span class=\"lbx-ar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"lbx-card r\"><span class=\"lbx-ico\"><svg><use href=\"#i-search\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><p class=\"lbx-t\">We qualify the business model and identify the applicable regime: VASP, CASP, MSB and others<\/p><\/div><div class=\"lbx-card soft l\"><span class=\"lbx-ico\"><svg><use href=\"#i-shield\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><p class=\"lbx-t\">A regulator or bank asks for AML\/KYC policies and procedures<\/p><\/div><span class=\"lbx-ar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"lbx-card r\"><span class=\"lbx-ico\"><svg><use href=\"#i-list\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><p class=\"lbx-t\">We develop AML\/KYC policies, risk assessment and internal procedures<\/p><\/div><div class=\"lbx-card soft l\"><span class=\"lbx-ico\"><svg><use href=\"#i-send\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><p class=\"lbx-t\">You must meet Travel Rule requirements for transfers between providers<\/p><\/div><span class=\"lbx-ar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"lbx-card r\"><span class=\"lbx-ico\"><svg><use href=\"#i-contract\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><p class=\"lbx-t\">We draft user documents and agreements with partners<\/p><\/div><div class=\"lbx-card soft l\"><span class=\"lbx-ico\"><svg><use href=\"#i-build\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><p class=\"lbx-t\">You want to buy a company that already holds a licence<\/p><\/div><span class=\"lbx-ar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"lbx-card r\"><span class=\"lbx-ico\"><svg><use href=\"#i-build\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><p class=\"lbx-t\">We support acquisitions of licensed companies: due diligence, contract, closing<\/p><\/div><div class=\"lbx-card soft l\"><span class=\"lbx-ico\"><svg><use href=\"#i-folder\"\/><\/svg><\/span><p class=\"lbx-t\">You need to prepare an application and documents for the regulator<\/p><\/div><span class=\"lbx-ar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"lbx-card r\"><span class=\"lbx-ico\"><svg><use href=\"#i-folder\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><p class=\"lbx-t\">We prepare the package for the regulator and handle the filing<\/p><\/div><\/div><section><h2>How we work<\/h2><ol class=\"lbx-steps\"><li><b>Task review<\/b><span>We study your product and business model.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Strategy<\/b><span>We settle the solutions, timelines and budget.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Preparation<\/b><span>Documents, contracts and procedures for your task.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Support<\/b><span>We stay with you to the result and after launch.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/section><section><h2>Cases<\/h2><div class=\"lbx-cases\"><a class=\"lbx-case\" href=\"\/en\/case-licensed-crypto-company-acquisition\/\" style=\"--cb:url(https:\/\/legalbit.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/case-eu-crypto-acquisition-1024x572.webp)\"><small>M&amp;A<\/small><b>Acquisition of a VASP-licensed crypto company<\/b><span>Read the case \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"lbx-case\" href=\"\/en\/case-canada-msb-registration-crypto-payment-platform\/\" style=\"--cb:url(https:\/\/legalbit.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/case-canada-msb-1024x572.webp)\"><small>Fintech<\/small><b>Registering a Canadian MSB for a crypto payment platform<\/b><span>Read the case \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section><section><h2>FAQ<\/h2><div class=\"lbx-faq\"><details><summary>Do all crypto projects need a licence?<\/summary><p>Not always. It depends on the business model: for example, a product that does not hold, exchange or transfer customers\u2019 assets may not require a licence. That is why we first study your model and map it against the rules of the chosen jurisdictions.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Do I need a licence to launch a crypto exchange or swap service?<\/summary><p>In most jurisdictions, exchanging, storing or transferring crypto assets for customers is a licensed activity, for example CASP status under MiCA in the EU or VASP registration. Requirements depend on the business model and the country, so we first map your model against the rules of the chosen jurisdictions.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>What is the Travel Rule?<\/summary><p>It is an FATF rule: when crypto assets are transferred between providers, information about the sender and the recipient must be passed along. In the EU it is set out in the regulation on information accompanying transfers. We help build it into your processes and choose a technical solution.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>How long does a licence take?<\/summary><p>It depends on the country, the regulator and how ready your documents are: from a few months to a year or more. We give realistic timelines after the first review of your project.<\/p><\/details><\/div><\/section><div class=\"lbx-cta\"><p>Shall we discuss your task? We reply within one business day.<\/p><div><button type=\"button\" class=\"lbx-b popmake-4929\">Get a consultation<\/button><a href=\"\/en\/pricing\/\">How pricing works<\/a><\/div><\/div><p class=\"lbx-back\"><a href=\"\/en\/#services\">All industries<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/en\/\">\u2190 Home<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Legal services for crypto projects\",\"description\":\"VASP and CASP licences, MiCA, AML\/KYC and the Travel Rule for exchanges, swaps and wallets. 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