FCA & MiCA Regulatory Approval Services

Archax provides comprehensive regulatory filing and approval services for crypto businesses seeking to operate in UK and EU markets. The service combines MiCA whitepaper drafting with UK financial promotions approval, enabling businesses to navigate complex regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

MiCA Whitepaper Drafting

Archax delivers end-to-end MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) whitepaper services supporting cryptoasset issuers listing tokens on EU exchanges. The comprehensive service covers the complete whitepaper lifecycle from data gathering and content creation through to compliance with MiCA Articles 5-9 and submission to National Competent Authorities.

Service Capabilities:

• Data Gathering: Collection and analysis of all necessary client and public information to form the basis of a compliant whitepaper
• MiCA Compliance: Regulatory experts ensure all content aligns with EU Regulation 2023/1114 requirements including mandatory disclosures under Articles 5-9, incorporating Archax's proprietary ESG framework to meet Article 66 environmental, social, and governance disclosure requirements
• Stakeholder Liaison: Close collaboration with issuers, exchanges, and other parties to ensure seamless information flow and coordination throughout the drafting process
• Professional Drafting: Delivery of regulator-ready whitepaper drafts designed to meet MiCA's standards for clarity, comprehensiveness, and compliance
• Submission Support: End-to-end guidance when notifying National Competent Authorities and publishing whitepapers, including preparation of iXBRL-ready documentation to support regulatory submission requirements under Articles 8 and 9

The service uses Archax's proprietary methodology with a flexible model where final submission to regulators is led by the issuer, who retains full control and sign-off on content. This issuer-centric approach ensures alignment between the whitepaper narrative, the project's vision, and broader go-to-market strategy.

UK Financial Promotions Approval (Section 21)

As an FCA-authorised firm on the cryptoasset register, Archax acts as the regulatory gateway enabling overseas crypto companies and unauthorised UK businesses to promote their services to UK consumers in full compliance with FSMA (Financial Services and Markets Act) requirements.

Approval Scope: The service covers all customer-facing materials and communications including website content and landing pages, marketing materials and campaigns, onboarding processes and disclosures, product descriptions and risk warnings, social media and digital advertising, and email communications and newsletters.

Approval Process:

• Pre-Launch Preparation: The dedicated team works with clients to ensure websites and all promotional materials are compliant before going live in the UK market, identifying and resolving compliance issues before public launch
• Ongoing Review: Once operational, Archax reviews all further financial promotions to ensure they meet FCA requirements around being clear, fair, and not misleading, including assessing risk warnings, balanced presentation, and appropriate targeting
• Continuous Monitoring: Ongoing monitoring ensures promotions and supported cryptoassets remain compliant as financial promotions rules evolve, with regular updates on regulatory developments affecting promotional activities
• Approval and Distribution: After approval, clients can distribute promotions knowing they are fully compliant with UK financial services regulations, reducing regulatory risk and enabling confident market entry

Target Clients

MiCA Whitepaper Service: Individual token projects listing in the EU, incubators/VCs/accelerators/launchpads offering portfolio companies MiCA readiness, exchanges with MiCA licenses ensuring compliant token listings, and market makers streamlining listings for clients.

UK Financial Promotions: Archax has approved promotions for major crypto platforms including Bybit, Bitget, BingX, MetaMask, Luno, Zero Hash, Backpack Exchange, BVNK, BitPay, Ramp, Mercuryo, IG, TAP Global, Universe Money, Zengo, Trilitech, Bnk To The Future, and 21Shares.

Why Choose Archax

As the UK's first FCA-registered digital asset exchange and custodian with S21 financial promotions approval status, Archax brings extensive regulatory expertise. Having approved 600+ tokens for UK market access, the team possesses comprehensive knowledge across diverse crypto projects and established regulator relationships. Founded by experts from traditional capital markets with deep understanding of both institutional finance and blockchain technology, Archax provides customised, scalable solutions for businesses at all stages from startups launching first services to established platforms expanding into new markets.