Crypto Licensing & Regulatory Approvals

Homsy Legal provides comprehensive licensing and regulatory approval services for digital asset businesses operating in or entering European markets, particularly Luxembourg and Switzerland. This service supports clients through the entire licensing lifecycle, from initial application through ongoing regulatory compliance.

Financial Services Licensing

The firm assists with obtaining and maintaining key financial services licenses for crypto businesses:

• VASP Licensing: Virtual Asset Service Provider registration and licensing
• MiCA Registration: Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation registration for crypto exchanges, custodians, and token issuers
• Payment Services: Payment Institution and E-Money Institution licensing for cryptocurrency payment processors and stablecoin issuers
• PSD II Compliance: Payment Services Directive II compliance for crypto payment services

Regulatory Filing & Correspondence

Homsy Legal manages regulatory filings, license renewals, and ongoing correspondence with regulators. The firm serves as the primary interface with regulatory authorities, ensuring timely and compliant communications.

Multi-Jurisdictional Support

The firm provides licensing support across Luxembourg and Swiss jurisdictions, helping clients understand jurisdictional advantages and navigate the application process efficiently. This includes strategic advice on jurisdiction selection based on business model and target markets.

Ongoing Compliance

Beyond initial licensing, the firm provides ongoing regulatory support to ensure clients maintain compliance with license conditions, regulatory updates, and evolving supervisory expectations.

Industry Expertise

The firm's active participation in industry consultations and regulatory working groups, including collaboration with the Swiss Blockchain Federation and Crypto Valley Association, ensures clients benefit from deep regulatory relationships and early insight into regulatory developments.

Target Clients

This service is designed for cryptocurrency exchanges, DeFi protocols requiring regulatory licenses, tokenization platforms, digital asset custodians, payment processors, stablecoin issuers, and blockchain infrastructure companies operating in European markets.