Cryptocurrency Licensing & Regulatory Filings

Fasken's Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Taskforce provides legal services for obtaining and maintaining financial services licenses and regulatory registrations for digital asset businesses, with expertise in Canadian, American, and international regulatory frameworks.

Regulatory Compliance & Licensing Support

The practice delivers expert guidance on regulatory requirements for blockchain and cryptocurrency businesses as mandated by Canadian and American regulators. Fasken's team helps clients understand and navigate the current impact of regulatory frameworks and safely comply with emerging regulations in this nascent space, including support for license applications, registrations, and ongoing regulatory filings.

Regulator Engagement & Correspondence

As a founding member of the Global Legal Blockchain Consortium (GLBC) and initial member of R3's Legal Center of Excellence, Fasken maintains active communication with regulators in Canada and other crypto-leading nations. This proactive engagement enables the firm to help shape the evolving regulatory landscape while assisting clients with regulatory correspondence, filings, and license renewals.

Strategic Regulatory Advisory

Fasken provides cutting-edge guidance on the complex legal and regulatory issues unique to blockchain, cryptocurrency, and decentralized technologies. The firm helps clients identify market opportunities within the blockchain space while understanding legal and compliance issues, ensuring businesses can successfully navigate regulatory evolution and maintain required licenses.

Multi-Jurisdictional Support

The practice draws on Fasken's extensive experience across multiple technology verticals and geographic regions (Canada, UK, South Africa) to deliver practical, innovative solutions for complex blockchain licensing and regulatory challenges.

Fasken serves financial institutions exploring digital assets, technology companies across fintech and enterprise software sectors, cryptocurrency exchanges and platforms, and startups navigating regulatory requirements.