Compliance Frameworks

The EU's comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto-assets, covering CASPs, stablecoins (ARTs/EMTs), and market abuse. Requires authorization, capital requirements, and white paper disclosures. Enables EU-wide passporting.

Requires VASPs to obtain, hold, and transmit originator and beneficiary information during virtual asset transfers. Thresholds vary by jurisdiction ($1,000 USD in most, $3,000 in the US, EUR 0 under MiCA).

The Financial Action Task Force's guidance on applying AML/CFT standards to virtual assets and VASPs. Forms the basis for most national crypto regulations worldwide. Updated in 2021 to cover DeFi, stablecoins, and NFTs.