Licensing & Regulatory Filings for Crypto Businesses

Financial Services Licensing for Digital Assets

Lander & Rogers provides comprehensive regulatory advice and representation for obtaining and maintaining financial services licenses and regulatory registrations required for blockchain and cryptocurrency businesses operating in Australia. The firm handles license applications and approvals, regulatory filings and renewals, and ongoing engagement with regulators including ASIC and AUSTRAC.

Crypto-Specific Licensing Requirements

The service addresses the evolving Australian regulatory landscape for digital assets including licensing requirements for crypto exchanges and wallet providers, AML/CTF registration and compliance obligations, financial product licensing for crypto-assets, non-cash payment facility regulations, and regulatory approvals for blockchain financial services. Recent matters include landmark regulatory work on crypto-asset licensing and the first Australian court cases examining regulatory frameworks in the crypto-asset context.

End-to-End Regulatory Application Support

The firm provides complete support throughout the licensing process including regulatory strategy development, license application preparation and submission, correspondence with regulators (ASIC, AUSTRAC, and other authorities), regulatory investigation defense when necessary, ongoing compliance program design to maintain licenses, and advocacy for regulatory reform. The team stays current with regulatory developments globally and in Australia.

Market Entry & Foreign Business Support

The firm provides specialist legal support to foreign blockchain businesses entering the Australian market, helping international crypto companies navigate Australian licensing requirements, establish compliant operations, and structure regulatory-appropriate business models. This includes advising on jurisdiction-specific requirements and coordinating multi-jurisdictional regulatory strategies.