Crypto-Assets

Crypto-assets lawyer, MiCA and CASP authorization.

Whitepeak Law advises crypto-asset service providers on their regulatory framework: MiCA qualification, CASP license, PSAN transition and ongoing compliance obligations.

Practices

Areas
of practice.

MiCA Regulation

Advice on the MiCA regulation applicable to crypto-asset issuers and service providers. Activity qualification, choice of regime, compliance with information and governance obligations.

CASP Authorization

Preparation and submission of CASP authorization files to the AMF. Governance structure, AML/KYC procedures, custody requirements, client information documentation.

PSAN Transition

Support for registered PSANs through the transition to MiCA. Gap analysis, mandatory governance updates, adaptation of procedures and follow-up with the AMF.

Stablecoin and token issuers

Legal advice on issuance of asset-referenced tokens (ART) and e-money tokens (EMT). White paper structuring, reserve requirements, disclosure obligations and issuer regime compliance.

Clients

The parties we advise.

Crypto-asset service providers

Exchanges, custody providers, portfolio managers: CASP authorization, MiCA compliance and ongoing regulatory obligations.

Token issuers

ART and EMT issuers: white paper preparation, reserve structuring, disclosure obligations and issuer regime compliance under MiCA.

PSANs transitioning to MiCA

Registered PSANs managing the transition to the mandatory CASP authorization regime. Planning, gap analysis and AMF dialogue.

Web3 and DeFi projects

Regulatory qualification of decentralised projects, analysis of applicable obligations and structuring in compliance with the European framework.

Approach

A practice result-oriented.

MiCA expertise from day one

Whitepeak Law has been advising on MiCA since its drafting. An operational understanding of the regulation's requirements, not a theoretical reading of the text.

AMF relationship management

Direct experience of AMF procedures and expectations. Ability to structure authorization files adapted to the regulator and manage constructive dialogue throughout the process.

Technical-legal reading

Crypto-assets require understanding both the technical architecture and the legal framework. Whitepeak Law bridges the gap between the technical reality of projects and regulatory requirements.

Paris Bar·UCLA School of Law·MIT Sloan School of Management·White & Case·Allen & Overy·Former Partner, Beaubourg Avocats

Your crypto-assets project.

Confidential first exchange to qualify your activity, identify the applicable MiCA regime and define the authorization strategy.

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