CASP Licensing Requirements pertain to the legal and regulatory conditions that Crypto-Asset Service Providers must meet to operate legally within a jurisdiction. These requirements typically cover aspects such as capital adequacy, anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) compliance, and consumer protection measures. Obtaining such a license grants a CASP the authority to offer services like exchange, custody, or transfer of digital assets.
Context
CASP Licensing Requirements are a central point of regulatory focus globally, with jurisdictions increasingly implementing specific regimes to govern digital asset businesses. A key debate involves the scope of these requirements, particularly regarding decentralized finance protocols and non-custodial services. Future developments will likely include more standardized international guidelines and stricter enforcement to mitigate risks associated with illicit financial activities.
CASPs must now implement ESMA's precise distinctions for order execution services and secure compliant white papers for all legacy tokens by the 2027 deadline.
The final technical standards mandate granular operational updates for CASPs on market abuse, reverse solicitation, and investor disclosure, crystallizing pan-EU compliance obligations.
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