What is a Crypto License
A crypto license is a regulatory document issued to companies or individuals engaged in activities related to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies, within the legal framework of a specific country or jurisdiction.
These licenses regulate operations with digital assets, ensuring that market participants comply with legal requirements and standards in terms of finance, security, and consumer protection.
A crypto license may be required for the following activities:
🔵 Cryptocurrency exchanges — platforms that allow users to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies.
🔵 Cryptocurrency wallets and asset storage — companies that offer secure storage services for cryptocurrencies.
🔵 Cryptocurrency payment services — platforms that allow people to pay for goods and services using cryptocurrencies.
🔵 ICOs and asset tokenization — fundraising through the issuance of tokens.
🔵 Crypto financial services — lending, collateral transactions and other financial services based on crypto assets.
Jurisdictions where crypto licenses are actively issued include Estonia, Switzerland, Lithuania, Malta and other countries with advanced regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrencies.
