Regulatory Reference Library
Licensing regimes, requirements, and legal references by region and sector. Summaries and citations only — always confirm against the official source.
MiCA CASP Authorisation
Best for: Accessing the entire 27-country European market
- Capital: €50,000 – €150,000
- Setup: Several months
- Benefit: Single "passport" licence for all of Europe
Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP / BSP) Licence
Best for: Startups, fast-to-market, Bitcoin-native tech
- Capital: ~$2,000
- Setup: 3–6 months
- Benefit: Fast setup, deeply pro-crypto government
VARA Virtual Asset Licence
Best for: Institutional exchanges, high-net-worth volume
- Capital: Moderate
- Benefit: 0% personal/capital gains tax, clear VARA rules
FINMA Crypto Authorisation (Crypto Valley)
Best for: Institutional players seeking prestige and stability
- Capital: High
- Benefit: Regulatory clarity and institutional prestige
MAS Digital Payment Token Licence
Best for: Institutional crypto trading in Asia
- Benefit: Sophisticated, clear regime with strong reputation
SFC Virtual Asset Trading Platform Licence
Best for: Institutional crypto trading in Asia
- Benefit: Clear SFC framework for the Asian market
Cayman Islands Virtual Asset Service Provider Registration
Best for: Custody & large exchanges looking for zero footprint
- Capital: Variable
- Benefit: No physical presence or local staff required
Bermuda Digital Asset Business Licence
Best for: Custody and offshore exchange structures
- Benefit: Established offshore framework; taxes payable in crypto
Crypto Service Provider Registration
Best for: Budget-conscious projects eyeing Europe
- Capital: ~$580
- Setup: ~4 months
- Benefit: Cheapest geographic alternative near the EU
Panama Crypto Company Registration
Best for: Early-stage, non-fiat startups
- Benefit: Territorial tax structure and flexible environment
Costa Rica Crypto Company Registration
Best for: Early-stage, non-fiat startups
- Benefit: Territorial tax structure and flexible environment