Cryptocurrency Licensing & Regulatory Authorization Services

Legal services for cryptocurrency and blockchain companies seeking to obtain and maintain financial services licenses, trust charters, and regulatory registrations across multiple jurisdictions.

Service Overview

Perkins Coie's blockchain practice provides comprehensive legal support for digital asset businesses navigating the complex landscape of financial services licensing. With extensive experience serving wallets, exchanges, custodians, token issuers, and Web3 protocols, the firm guides clients through trust charter applications, money transmitter licensing, and ongoing regulatory compliance requirements.

What's Included

Trust Charter & Custodian Licensing

• Trust charter applications for crypto custodians
• Qualified custodian status guidance
• State-by-state licensing strategy development
• Capital requirements and bonding support

Money Transmission Licensing

• Money transmission license applications and maintenance
• Money Services Business (MSB) registration
• Exchange registration and compliance
• State-by-state licensing coordination

Financial Institution Authorizations

• Financial institution registration support
• Exchange licenses including state-specific requirements
• Broker-dealer applications
• VASP licensing across jurisdictions

Ongoing Compliance & Renewals

• License renewals and regulatory filings
• Ongoing compliance and reporting requirements
• Correspondence with regulators
• Multi-jurisdictional compliance frameworks

Regulatory Expertise

The firm possesses deep experience obtaining and maintaining trust charters, money transmitter licenses, and other state and federal authorizations required for cryptocurrency custody and exchange operations. The team provides guidance on complex regulatory matters including SEC securities regulations, CFTC commodities oversight, FinCEN requirements, state money transmitter laws, and international regulatory frameworks affecting digital assets.

Why Choose Perkins Coie

As trailblazers in blockchain law since the inception of the technology, Perkins Coie served as legal counsel to the first blockchain projects conceived. The firm's blockchain practice combines regulatory expertise with practical understanding of cryptocurrency custody, exchanges, stablecoins, DeFi protocols, and blockchain infrastructure. With more than 1,200 attorneys across 21 offices in the United States, Asia, and Europe, Perkins Coie delivers institutional-grade legal support for companies requiring regulatory clarity and licensing authorization.