Crypto Regulatory Compliance Services

ORWL's regulatory compliance practice assists crypto-asset actors and financial institutions in meeting regulatory requirements under MiCA, MiFID II, DSP2/DSP3, EMD, and DORA frameworks. The team, led by William O'Rorke (member of ADAN board and secretary, author of the Manual on Crypto-Asset Law), provides strategic counsel covering every stage from initial scoping to market launch.

Licenses and Authorizations

The firm obtains PSCA (Prestataire de Services sur Crypto-Actifs) status, payment institution (EP) or electronic money (EME) licenses, and prepares CASP applications under MiCA. ORWL has successfully advised clients including Fipto (January 2026) and Relai (October 2025) in obtaining PSCA approval from the French AMF, demonstrating proven expertise in navigating France's crypto regulatory landscape.

Public Token Offerings

ORWL drafts and notifies white papers for ICOs, EMTs (E-Money Tokens), and ARTs (Asset-Referenced Tokens), ensuring marketing and governance compliance. The team handles MiCA white paper notifications for trading admission and ensures projects meet all regulatory requirements for public token offerings.

Compliance and Resilience

The team conducts comprehensive audits covering Travel Rule requirements, DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act), and MiFID II compliance, assisting services in implementing operational remediation measures. ORWL's multidisciplinary approach ensures that compliance frameworks integrate seamlessly with business operations.

Legal Structuring

ORWL secures services from a regulatory perspective through legal opinions, precisely qualifies crypto-assets, establishes comprehensive risk mapping, and formulates solutions to reassure users, investors, and regulators. The firm's technical understanding of blockchain protocols enables accurate asset classification and regulatory positioning.

Specialized Expertise

The practice includes dedicated expertise in stablecoin issuers, MiCA whitepaper notification, crypto-asset service providers (PSCA/CASP), DeFi and staking solutions, removal from crypto blacklists, and crypto payment services. ORWL has assisted 40+ CASP clients and maintains deep relationships with French and European regulators.

Why Choose ORWL

Recognized by Leaders League and Chambers & Partners, the team masters all applicable regulations to offer strategic advice at each stage of compliance projects. William O'Rorke's contributions include authorship of the Manual on Crypto-Asset Law (LexisNexis) and the PSCA fascicle in the Lexis Encyclopedia, along with teaching banking and financial law at the Paris Bar School and leading specialized master's programs. ORWL actively participates in industry work through ADAN and LBCA, positioning the firm at the forefront of regulatory developments in the Web3 space.