Swiss Crypto Licensing & FINMA Authorization Services

MME provides comprehensive legal services for obtaining Swiss financial services licenses and regulatory authorizations for blockchain and digital asset businesses, leveraging deep expertise in Switzerland's crypto-friendly regulatory environment.

FINMA Licensing for Crypto Businesses

The firm specializes in navigating FINMA licensing procedures for crypto companies including DLT trading venue licenses for crypto exchanges and multilateral trading facilities, FinTech licenses under the Banking Act for payment and deposit-taking activities, full banking licenses for comprehensive crypto-banking services, and VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider) registration and compliance. MME's team has extensive experience securing favorable regulatory outcomes from FINMA, Switzerland's primary financial regulator.

SRO Registration & Authorization

MME prepares and submits self-regulatory organization (SRO) applications for crypto businesses subject to Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) requirements, securing SRO membership for wallet providers, OTC desks, and crypto service providers. The firm advises on SRO selection based on each client's business model, ongoing compliance obligations, and manages SRO audits and regulatory examinations. Services include strategic guidance ensuring efficient authorization processes and maintaining strong relationships with Swiss SROs.

Asset Management & Custody Licenses

The firm advises on FINMA authorization applications for crypto asset managers including portfolio manager licenses (with asset management organization membership), managers of collective assets for crypto funds, fund management company licenses, and client advisor registrations. MME supports licensing for crypto custody services, advising on custody regulations for digital assets, safekeeping requirements for client crypto holdings, and operational standards for institutional-grade custody solutions.

Regulatory Filings & Ongoing Compliance

MME handles all aspects of regulatory filings including license applications with comprehensive supporting documentation, material change notifications to regulators, regulatory renewals and periodic reporting requirements, and ongoing correspondence with FINMA and SROs. The firm provides strategic guidance and representation in negotiations and rulings with FINMA, leveraging deep regulatory relationships built over decades to secure favorable interpretations for novel blockchain business models.

Cross-Border Regulatory Advisory

Services include advising on cross-border licensing requirements when entering Swiss and European markets for electronic financial services, ensuring adherence to Swiss FinIA (Financial Institutions Act), FinSA (Financial Services Act), and EU MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation). MME provides regulatory examinations and investigation support, crisis management and regulatory response for enforcement matters, and coordinated legal, tax, and compliance advisory throughout the licensing process.