Whitepeak Law supports crypto-asset service providers in obtaining their CASP license under MiCA: file preparation, AMF dialogue, PSAN migration and European passporting.
Preparation and submission of the CASP authorization file to the AMF: governance structure, AML/KYC procedures, custody requirements, capital requirements, client information documentation and business plan.
Support for registered PSANs through the mandatory transition to CASP authorization: gap analysis between PSAN and CASP requirements, identification of necessary changes, AMF transition plan.
Implementation of the ongoing compliance obligations of authorized CASPs: client information, custody rules, conflict of interest management, capital monitoring and incident reporting.
Management of the CASP European passport: notification procedures, host state compliance requirements and European regulatory relationship management.
Platforms facilitating trading in crypto-assets: CASP authorization for trading and order reception/transmission services.
Companies providing custody and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of clients: CASP authorization for custody services and compliance requirements.
Registered PSANs managing the mandatory transition to CASP authorization: planning, gap analysis, required changes and AMF dialogue.
Companies seeking to enter the crypto-asset market: activity qualification analysis, choice of appropriate CASP services and authorization strategy.
Whitepeak Law has been advising on MiCA since its drafting. An operational understanding of CASP authorization requirements, not a theoretical reading of the text.
Direct experience of AMF procedures and expectations for CASP authorization. Ability to manage the regulatory dialogue and anticipate follow-up requests during instruction.
CASP authorization requires understanding both the technical architecture of crypto platforms and the legal requirements. Whitepeak Law bridges the gap between technical reality and regulatory requirements.
Confidential first exchange to analyse the applicable MiCA services, assess the conditions for CASP authorization and plan your AMF file.
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