Digital Asset Licensing & ASIC Compliance

Specialized legal services for obtaining and maintaining financial services licenses and regulatory authorizations for blockchain and digital asset businesses in Australia. The firm provides comprehensive support for regulatory filings, license applications, and ongoing regulatory compliance with ASIC.

Licensing Services

License Applications & Filings

• AFSL (Australian Financial Services License) applications for crypto exchanges and custody providers
• VASP licensing and registration guidance
• Regulatory filings and renewals
• Exemption applications and relief requests
• License variation and expansion applications

Regulatory Engagement

• Regulatory compliance guidance and interactions with ASIC
• Correspondence with regulators and regulatory submissions
• No-action letter requests and informal guidance discussions
• Regulatory audit preparation and responses

Financial Services Compliance

• Financial services regulation for digital asset custody and exchange
• Compliance frameworks for licensed product offerings
• Stablecoin regulatory compliance
• Digital currency exchange regulatory requirements

Integrated Advisory

Seamless integration with the firm's corporate, tax, and compliance teams to ensure license applications are supported by appropriate corporate structures, tax optimization, and robust compliance programs.

Client Experience

• CloudTech Group: Full-service commercial legal advice for custody, digital currency exchange, and licensed product offerings
• The Zerocap Group: Comprehensive advice on financial services regulation, compliance, and regulatory interactions