Cryptocurrency & Fintech Regulatory Compliance Advisory

Proactive regulatory compliance advisory and program development services for cryptocurrency exchanges, blockchain platforms, and fintech companies navigating complex and evolving regulatory requirements. Paul, Weiss's multi-disciplinary team provides ongoing compliance counsel, policy development, and regulatory risk management, recognized as FinTech Group of the Year by Law360.

Cryptocurrency Compliance Advisory

Services include:

• Compliance policy development and documentation for crypto exchanges and platforms
• FinCEN and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance program design and implementation
• OFAC sanctions compliance program development for blockchain transactions
• Securities regulation compliance programs for trading platforms and token issuers
• Commodities regulation (CFTC) compliance for digital asset derivatives
• Assessment of risk associated with particular virtual currency transactions, customers and jurisdictions
• State regulatory compliance strategy including NY DFS BitLicense compliance
• Regulatory training programs for crypto and blockchain companies
• Ongoing regulatory monitoring and compliance program management

Fintech Compliance Advisory

• Payment platform compliance policy development and user agreement drafting
• Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance for payment platforms
• Consumer financial protection compliance (CFPB) advisory
• Money transmitter compliance strategy and regulatory audit preparation
• Digital wallet regulatory compliance and ongoing program management

Why Choose Paul, Weiss

The team leverages deep familiarity with key enforcement and regulatory agencies including DOJ, SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, OFAC, IRS, FINRA, DHS, NY DFS and other state regulators, having represented numerous virtual currency exchanges and fintech platforms in regulatory compliance matters. The practice includes lawyers with backgrounds in securities, broker-dealer regulation, commodities regulation, and former senior positions in government regulatory agencies.