Product • Crypto License Pack

Crypto License Pack: pick the right regime, build a defensible route, and prepare regulator-grade deliverables.

Crypto licensing is rarely “one form and done”. The hard part is mapping what you actually do (custody, fiat rails, matching, staking, brokerage, token issuance), who your users are, and which jurisdictions you can realistically operate in. This pack gives you a structured route and the core deliverables to move from idea to submission-ready scope.

Outcome-first: we focus on licensing exposure, implementation feasibility and evidence trail — not generic “policy templates”.

Best fit for this pack

Exchanges, brokers, custodians, OTC desks, payment/fiat gateways.
Tokenization / RWA platforms planning regulated distribution.
Projects preparing for banking, partners, audits or institutional DD.
Teams choosing between regimes (MiCA, UAE, AIFC, El Salvador, etc.).

Often paired with Compliance Pack and Company Setup Pack.

Scope

What Crypto License Pack includes

Fixed-scope baseline deliverables that cover most crypto licensing scenarios. Final scope is confirmed after mapping your model.

Core

Regulatory positioning memo

A clear defensible view on what applies to your model.

Service & flow mapping (fiat + crypto).
Custody/control responsibility matrix.
Client types, geographies, restricted markets logic.
Licensing exposure summary and assumptions.

Best “first deliverable” to prevent wrong-route mistakes.

Route

Jurisdiction shortlist & decision matrix

A practical comparison based on feasibility, not marketing.

Shortlist of regimes that can fit your model.
Key requirements: substance, capital, governance.
Time-to-market and likely bottlenecks.
Banking/PSP considerations and counterparty angle.

Designed for founders and investors to agree on “where + why”.

Plan

Licensing roadmap & deliverables plan

Step-by-step plan to get to submission readiness.

Phased plan with milestones and dependencies.
Document list aligned to real flows.
Team roles map (compliance, MLRO, etc.).
Evidence trail checklist (what regulators ask for).

Turns “we need a license” into an executable project.

Process

How we run Crypto License Pack

The goal is to align your business model, controls, governance and documentation — so the route survives regulator and partner scrutiny.

Map flows

Products, custody, fiat rails, wallets, counterparties, geographies, user types.

Confirm route

Licensing exposure + jurisdiction shortlist + feasibility constraints (substance, capital, banking).

Define compliance baseline

AML/KYC, sanctions, onboarding, outsourcing controls, incident plan — at the needed level.

Prepare deliverables

Memo + roadmap + documents plan; optional drafting of core policies for the chosen route.

Output: a coherent route and a deliverables plan that your team can implement and explain to banks/partners/regulators.

Deliverables

What you receive

The list below is the standard pack output. If you already have documents, we can run a gap analysis and upgrade only what’s missing.

Document

Regulatory positioning memo

Your model, licensing exposure, assumptions and “why this route”.

Activities classification & boundary assumptions.
Custody/control analysis (who holds keys/assets).
Cross-border client & marketing posture outline.
Key compliance expectations overview.

A defensible narrative for founders, investors and counterparties.

Matrix

Jurisdiction decision matrix

Shortlist with trade-offs and constraints.

Regime fit for your activities.
Substance & staffing expectations.
Capital/insurance and governance requirements.
Operational feasibility notes (banking/PSP angle).

Helps avoid “we chose a jurisdiction because it’s trendy”.

Roadmap

Licensing project plan

Milestones, dependencies and submission readiness criteria.

Phases: setup → documents → evidence → submission.
Document list and ownership per role.
Evidence trail checklist and data retention baseline.
Partner/regulator Q&A preparation outline.

Turns licensing into a controlled project.

Option

Core policies drafting

If the chosen route needs immediate drafting in parallel.

AML/KYC baseline (risk-based).
Onboarding procedures and monitoring SOP.
Compliance responsibilities and escalation.
Outsourcing controls and incident response baseline.

Often included for “high scrutiny” routes.

Option

Corporate & substance checklist

What must exist locally (and why) to stay credible.

Entity/structure recommendation (high-level).
Local roles expectations (MLRO/Compliance/Directors).
Office/substance baseline and vendor controls.
Timeline dependencies for incorporation and hiring.

Avoids “paper company” risk in regulated markets.

Add-on

Banking/PSP readiness pack

When fiat rails determine viability.

Flow-of-funds narrative and counterparty map.
Questionnaire-ready compliance evidence set.
Risk disclosures and restricted markets posture.
Operational controls summary for partners.

Best when you need banking before licensing.

FAQ

Common questions

Licensing is route-specific. We confirm the final scope after mapping your services and custody responsibility.

Does this pack include filing an application with a regulator?

The pack is designed to get you to a defensible route and a submission-ready scope. If you decide on a specific jurisdiction, we can extend into regulator communication and full application support as a separate engagement.

What is the biggest mistake teams make before licensing?

Choosing a jurisdiction first and only later discovering custody exposure, retail restrictions, banking issues or missing substance. We start with mapping and constraints — then pick the route.

Can we do “compliance later” and still get licensed?

In practice, no. Regulators and banking/PSP partners evaluate whether your controls can run daily operations. The pack builds a minimum viable compliance posture aligned to your actual flows.

What do you need from us to start?

A short product description, target markets, client types (retail/pro), custody model (who controls keys/assets), fiat rails/PSPs, expected volumes, and your preferred timeline.

Want a realistic licensing route and a regulator-grade deliverables plan?

Send a short description: what you do, target markets, whether you hold client assets, and your banking/licensing priorities. We’ll propose the best route and the minimum viable scope to move forward.

If you already have documents, we can start with a gap analysis and upgrade only what is missing.

Good fit for Crypto License Pack:

Exchanges, brokers, custodians, OTC and payment gateways.
Tokenization/RWA platforms planning regulated distribution.
Teams preparing for investors, audits and partner scrutiny.
Projects choosing between multiple licensing regimes.

We build a route around real flows — that’s what regulators and counterparties evaluate.