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Market Access Requirements

Definition

Market access requirements are the regulatory and operational conditions entities must satisfy to participate in a specific financial market. These requirements typically include licensing, capital adequacy standards, anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) compliance, and technological infrastructure mandates. For digital asset markets, they also extend to cybersecurity protocols and custody solutions. These conditions ensure market integrity, investor protection, and systemic stability, particularly as traditional finance converges with digital assets.