The regulation of crypto assets and virtual asset service providers is one of the fastest-moving areas of financial regulation globally. Jurisdictions from the EU to the UAE, Singapore, and Africa are actively competing for crypto business by developing clear, credible licensing frameworks. Elaris tracks regulatory developments in real time and advises on the optimal jurisdiction and licence type for your specific digital asset business model.
We provide advisory across Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licences, crypto exchange licences, digital asset custody licences, and fintech-specific frameworks — covering the full application process and post-licence compliance.
Available Crypto & Digital Asset Licences
🌍 Europe
EstoniaCrypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) License
LithuaniaCrypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) License
MaltaVirtual Financial Assets (VFA) / CASP License
CyprusCrypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) Registration
PolandCrypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) License
LuxembourgVirtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) License
LatviaInnovation and Fintech License
LiechtensteinTVTG / Fintech License
GibraltarDistributed Ledger Technology (DLT) License
SwitzerlandFintech License (FINMA)
🌙 Middle East
UAEVirtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) Licence (VARA)
BahrainCrypto-Asset Service Provider License
🌏 Asia Pacific
SingaporeDigital Payment Token (DPT) Service Provider License
Hong KongVirtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) License
JapanCrypto Asset Exchange Service Provider (CAESP)
South KoreaVirtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) Registration
PhilippinesVirtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) License
ThailandDigital Asset Business Operator License
AustraliaDigital Currency Exchange (DCE) Provider Registration
LabuanCrypto Exchange License
🌊 Caribbean & Americas
Cayman IslandsVirtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) License
BVIVirtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) License
BermudaDigital Asset License (DAL)
El SalvadorDigital Asset Service Provider (DASP) License
St Vincent & GrenadinesVASP License
CanadaMSB Registration for Virtual Currency Dealers
🌍 Africa
KenyaVirtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) License
NigeriaVirtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) License
South AfricaCrypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) License
RwandaVirtual Asset Business License
MauritiusVirtual Asset Service Provider License
SeychellesVirtual Asset Service Provider License
