Crypto Compliance Services: Secure Your Launch, Scale with Confidence
Don't let regulatory uncertainty kill your innovation. We deliver comprehensive, future-proof crypto compliance solutions—from smart contract audits to global AML/KYC—so you can build, launch, and grow without fear.
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The crypto space moves at lightning speed, but regulators are catching up. For projects, the challenge isn't just building groundbreaking technology; it's building it on a foundation of trust and regulatory soundness. A single compliance misstep can lead to crippling fines, loss of banking access, and irreversible reputational damage. At Errna, we bridge the gap between innovation and regulation. We provide the strategic guidance and technical implementation to ensure your project is not just viable, but defensible, scalable, and trusted by users and institutions alike. We turn your compliance obligations into a powerful competitive advantage.
Why Errna is Your Strategic Compliance Partner
Holistic Risk Coverage
We go beyond simple KYC checks. Our services cover the full spectrum of risk, from smart contract vulnerabilities and economic exploits to on-chain analytics and global sanctions screening, providing a 360-degree compliance shield.
Regulatory Foresight
The rules are always changing. Our team of experts stays ahead of the curve, monitoring global regulatory trends from MiCA in Europe to the BSA in the US, ensuring your compliance framework is built for tomorrow, not just today.
Expert Implementation
A strategy is useless without execution. Our technical teams, backed by 20+ years of software engineering experience, seamlessly integrate best-in-class compliance tools and custom solutions directly into your platform with minimal disruption.
Verifiable Trust
Don't just take our word for it. As a CMMI Level 5, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 certified company, our processes and security are rigorously audited and verified, giving you and your stakeholders ultimate peace of mind.
Niche-Specific Expertise
DeFi lending, NFT marketplaces, and GameFi ecosystems have unique compliance challenges. We don't offer one-size-fits-all solutions. We have deep, practical experience in designing compliance frameworks for the most complex crypto niches.
AI-Powered Efficiency
Manual compliance is slow and prone to error. We leverage AI and machine learning to automate transaction monitoring, detect sophisticated fraud patterns, and reduce false positives, making your compliance operations smarter and more cost-effective.
A True Partnership
We're not just a vendor; we're an extension of your team. We provide ongoing support, training, and advisory through our Compliance-as-a-Service model, ensuring you're never navigating the regulatory landscape alone.
Market Access Catalyst
A robust compliance posture is the key to unlocking institutional capital, securing stable banking relationships, and getting listed on top-tier exchanges. We help you build the trust foundation necessary for explosive growth.
Global & Local Acumen
Operating globally means complying locally. We help you navigate the complex web of multi-jurisdictional regulations, tailoring your compliance program to meet the specific requirements of your key markets.
Our Comprehensive Crypto Compliance Services
We offer an end-to-end suite of services designed to address every facet of crypto compliance. Whether you're a pre-launch startup or an established global exchange, our modular and scalable solutions are tailored to your specific needs, ensuring robust protection and operational integrity.
Comprehensive Risk & Strategy Assessment
This is the essential first step. We conduct a deep analysis of your business model, technology stack, and target markets to identify your unique compliance risks and develop a prioritized, actionable roadmap.
- Identifies critical vulnerabilities before they become crises.
- Creates a clear, budget-conscious plan for phased compliance implementation.
- Provides a defensible rationale for your compliance decisions to regulators and investors.
AML/CTF Program Development
We design and document a comprehensive Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) program that meets the standards of global bodies like the FATF and local regulators.
- Establishes clear policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Defines roles and responsibilities, including the appointment of a Compliance Officer.
- Includes employee training programs and independent audit schedules.
KYC/CDD/EDD Solutions Integration
We help you select and integrate the right Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) tools to verify user identities and assess risk levels effectively.
- Implements risk-based, tiered verification to balance security with user experience.
- Automates identity document verification and biometric checks.
- Manages ongoing monitoring for politically exposed persons (PEPs) and adverse media.
On-Chain Transaction Monitoring & The "Travel Rule"
We implement powerful analytics tools to monitor blockchain transactions in real-time, detecting suspicious activity and ensuring compliance with regulations like the FATF's "Travel Rule."
- Traces the source and destination of funds to identify links to illicit activities.
- Automates the secure exchange of originator and beneficiary information between VASPs.
- Provides clear, auditable records for regulatory reporting.
Sanctions Screening (OFAC, etc.)
Our solutions automatically screen user wallets and transactions against global sanctions lists (e.g., US Treasury's OFAC list), preventing your platform from being used by prohibited individuals or entities.
- Integrates real-time updates from multiple international sanctions lists.
- Blocks transactions and freezes assets in accordance with legal requirements.
- Minimizes the risk of severe penalties for sanctions violations.
Smart Contract Compliance Audits
Beyond security, we audit your smart contracts for compliance risks. We check for potential violations of securities laws, data privacy regulations, and other legal pitfalls embedded in your code.
- Prevents accidental creation of unregistered securities or illegal lotteries.
- Ensures functions like freezing or seizing assets are compliant with legal standards.
- Verifies that data handling within the contract aligns with privacy laws like GDPR.
AI-Driven Fraud Detection
We deploy advanced AI models to detect complex fraud patterns that traditional rule-based systems miss, such as wash trading, market manipulation, and account takeovers.
- Analyzes user behavior and transaction patterns to identify anomalies.
- Reduces false positives, saving your compliance team valuable time.
- Adapts and learns from new fraud typologies to stay ahead of attackers.
DeFi Compliance Frameworks
We specialize in creating tailored compliance solutions for the unique challenges of decentralized finance, including liquidity pool monitoring, governance token compliance, and impermanent loss risk disclosure.
- Helps navigate the ambiguous regulatory landscape of DeFi.
- Builds trust with users by demonstrating a commitment to security and transparency.
- Prepares your protocol for future institutional adoption.
NFT & Metaverse Regulatory Guidance
We provide expert guidance on the emerging compliance issues in the NFT and metaverse space, from intellectual property rights and royalty payments to AML risks in virtual asset trading.
- Ensures compliance with evolving regulations for digital collectibles and virtual land.
- Addresses the complexities of cross-border transactions in a virtual world.
- Helps establish fair and transparent governance for your metaverse project.
Security Token Offering (STO) Compliance
We guide you through the complex process of launching a compliant STO, ensuring adherence to securities laws, investor accreditation, and proper disclosure requirements.
- Structures your token sale to comply with regulations like Reg D or Reg S in the U.S.
- Integrates investor verification and accreditation checks.
- Automates dividend distribution and corporate governance functions via smart contracts.
Regulatory Reporting & SAR Filing
We automate the generation and filing of required regulatory reports, such as Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs), ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
- Reduces the manual burden on your compliance team.
- Maintains a complete audit trail of all filed reports.
- Ensures reports are formatted correctly for different regulatory bodies.
VASP Licensing & Registration Assistance
We assist you in navigating the application process for Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licenses in key jurisdictions, preparing documentation and liaising with regulatory authorities.
- Increases the likelihood of a successful license application.
- Saves significant time and resources in preparing required materials.
- Helps you establish a regulated presence in strategic markets.
Ongoing Compliance-as-a-Service (CaaS)
Compliance is not a one-time project. Our CaaS model provides you with continuous monitoring, regulatory updates, and expert advisory on a subscription basis, acting as your outsourced compliance department.
- Ensures you stay compliant as your business grows and regulations evolve.
- Provides cost-effective access to a team of senior compliance experts.
- Offers peace of mind with 24/7 monitoring and incident response.
Success Stories: Compliance as a Growth Engine
Case Study: Fortifying a New Layer-1 Blockchain for Institutional Adoption
Industry: Blockchain Infrastructure | Client: Pre-Mainnet L1 Protocol
Client Overview: A highly anticipated Layer-1 blockchain project with innovative sharding technology was preparing for its mainnet launch. Their primary goal was to attract institutional validators and DeFi protocols from day one, which required a compliance framework that was not just robust, but demonstrably so.
The Problem: The founding team was composed of brilliant engineers but lacked in-house compliance expertise. They were concerned that without a proactive compliance strategy, they would be perceived as "high-risk" by the institutional partners crucial for their ecosystem's growth and liquidity.
Key Challenges:
- Implementing AML/KYC at the protocol level without compromising decentralization.
- Ensuring validator nodes met global regulatory standards.
- Creating a compliance framework that could adapt to the diverse dApps that would build on their chain.
- Demonstrating regulatory soundness to potential multi-million dollar institutional investors.
Our Solution:
Errna was engaged to build a compliance foundation from the ground up. We implemented a multi-faceted strategy:
- Validator Due Diligence Program: We developed a comprehensive vetting process for all initial institutional validators, including corporate KYC and source of funds checks.
- Optional On-Chain Identity Layer: We helped integrate a third-party decentralized identity (DID) solution, allowing dApps on the chain to offer compliant, permissioned services to users who opted-in.
- Pre-Launch Risk Assessment: We conducted a full risk assessment of the protocol's tokenomics and governance model to identify and mitigate potential securities law issues.
- Institutional Pitch Deck & Documentation: We prepared detailed documentation of the compliance framework to be included in their presentations to institutional partners, translating complex measures into clear business benefits.
2 Major
Institutional partnerships secured pre-launch, citing the compliance framework as a key factor.
$50M+
In network staking value committed by vetted institutional validators at launch.
0 Days
Of delay in mainnet launch, as compliance was integrated in parallel with development.
"Errna didn't just give us a compliance checklist; they gave us a strategic asset. Their work was instrumental in our conversations with major funds. They understand that for institutions, compliance isn't a feature—it's a prerequisite."
- Founder, Anvil Protocol
Case Study: Navigating MiCA for a US-Based Exchange's European Expansion
Industry: Crypto Exchange | Client: Mid-Tier CEX
Client Overview: A successful US-based cryptocurrency exchange with over 2 million users sought to capture the lucrative European market. The upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation presented both a significant opportunity and a daunting compliance hurdle.
The Problem: Their existing compliance program was built around US regulations (like the Bank Secrecy Act) and was not equipped to handle MiCA's specific requirements for consumer protection, stablecoin reserves, and GDPR-compliant data handling. A failed entry into the EU market would be a major strategic setback.
Key Challenges:
- Adapting their KYC/AML processes to meet MiCA's stringent standards.
- Ensuring full compliance with GDPR's "right to be forgotten" on an immutable ledger.
- Establishing compliant stablecoin reserve and reporting mechanisms.
- Navigating the VASP licensing process in a lead EU member state.
Our Solution:
Errna acted as the client's strategic EU compliance partner. Our approach focused on adaptation and automation:
- MiCA Gap Analysis: We performed a detailed analysis of their existing systems against MiCA's requirements, providing a clear roadmap for remediation.
- Risk-Based Tiered KYC: We designed and helped implement a dynamic, tiered KYC system that adjusted verification levels based on user jurisdiction and transaction volume, optimizing user experience while ensuring compliance.
- GDPR-Compliant Data Architecture: We worked with their engineers to implement an off-chain data storage solution for personal data, linked to on-chain transactions via anonymized identifiers, satisfying GDPR requirements.
- Automated Regulatory Reporting: We integrated a solution to automate the generation of SARs and other reports required by EU authorities, drastically reducing the manual workload on their compliance team.
40%
Reduction in manual compliance workload through automation of EU-specific reporting.
9 Months
From project start to successful VASP license acquisition in their chosen EU jurisdiction.
1M+
New European users onboarded in the first year of operation, with a seamless user experience.
"Entering the EU market was make-or-break for us. Errna's expertise in MiCA was invaluable. They weren't just consultants; they were hands-on partners who worked with our tech team to build practical, effective solutions."
- Chief Compliance Officer, CoinFlow Exchange
Case Study: Restoring Trust for a High-Growth NFT Marketplace
Industry: NFTs & Digital Collectibles | Client: Top 10 NFT Marketplace
Client Overview: A rapidly growing NFT marketplace was enjoying explosive growth but began facing intense scrutiny from payment processors and banking partners due to concerns about wash trading and potential use of their platform for sanctions evasion.
The Problem: They were at imminent risk of being de-platformed by their primary fiat on-ramp provider, which would have crippled their business. Their existing compliance tools were designed for fungible tokens and were ineffective at analyzing the unique risks associated with NFTs.
Key Challenges:
- Detecting sophisticated wash trading patterns across multiple wallets.
- Screening NFT minters and traders against global sanctions lists.
- Analyzing the provenance and transaction history of high-value NFTs for AML red flags.
- Demonstrating a robust and effective compliance program to their financial partners.
Our Solution:
Errna was brought in for an emergency compliance overhaul. We focused on implementing NFT-specific tools and processes:
- NFT Analytics Integration: We integrated a leading NFT-native blockchain analytics tool that could identify wash trading by analyzing transaction graphs and pricing anomalies.
- Real-Time Wallet Screening: We implemented a system to screen all wallets interacting with their smart contracts against OFAC and other sanctions lists in real-time, automatically blocking transactions from designated addresses.
- Enhanced Due Diligence for High-Value Sales: We established a process for conducting EDD on any transaction over a certain threshold, investigating the source of funds and the history of the participating wallets.
- Partner Remediation Package: We compiled a comprehensive report detailing the new controls, policies, and procedures, which we then presented alongside the client to their banking and payment partners.
95%
Reduction in identified wash trading activity within 60 days of implementation.
2
Key banking and payment processing relationships restored, securing their fiat gateways.
100%
Automated screening of all platform transactions against sanctions lists.
"We were in a crisis. Errna's team acted fast and with incredible expertise. They didn't just save our payment partnerships; they helped us build a more sustainable and trustworthy platform for the long term."
- CEO, ArtBlock Marketplace
Our Streamlined Compliance Implementation Process
Discover & Assess
We begin with a deep-dive workshop to understand your business, technology, and goals. We conduct a thorough risk assessment to identify your most critical compliance gaps.
Strategize & Design
Based on the assessment, we design a tailored compliance framework and a phased implementation roadmap that aligns with your budget and product development lifecycle.
Implement & Integrate
Our technical experts work alongside your team to integrate the necessary tools, configure rules and workflows, and develop any custom components required for your unique needs.
Monitor & Adapt
Compliance is an ongoing process. We provide continuous monitoring, regular reporting, and proactive updates to your framework as regulations and your business evolve.
Technology & Tools We Master
We are tool-agnostic and recommend the best solution for your specific needs. Our team has deep expertise in integrating and managing the industry's leading blockchain analytics, KYC, and risk management platforms.
What Our Clients Say
"Navigating the DeFi regulatory space felt like walking through a minefield. Errna provided a clear, strategic path forward. Their expertise gave our investors the confidence they needed to back us. Truly invaluable."
"As a CCO, I need partners who are as meticulous about the details as I am. Errna's team didn't just understand the regulations; they understood how to implement them technically without creating friction for our users. A rare and essential combination."
"We were facing a real threat of being cut off by our payment processors. Errna's rapid response and deep knowledge of NFT-specific risks were a game-changer. They didn't just solve the problem; they helped us build a more resilient business."
"The quality of their smart contract compliance audit was exceptional. They found potential regulatory issues in our code that security-only auditors would have completely missed. This saved us from a potential disaster down the line."
"As a VC, we require all our portfolio companies in the crypto space to have a robust compliance plan. We consistently recommend Errna because they provide practical, startup-friendly solutions that scale with growth."
"Their Compliance-as-a-Service model is perfect for us. We get access to a world-class compliance team for a fraction of the cost of hiring internally. They keep us updated and protected, so we can focus on building."
Flexible Engagement Models
We understand that every project has unique needs and budgets. Our engagement models are designed to provide the right level of support at the right time.
Compliance Strategy Workshop
An intensive, one-time engagement where our experts work with your team to conduct a risk assessment and deliver a comprehensive compliance strategy and roadmap.
Project-Based Implementation
We manage the end-to-end implementation of your compliance framework, from tool selection and integration to policy writing and team training, for a fixed scope and price.
Dedicated Compliance Team
For larger organizations, we provide a dedicated team of compliance professionals who act as a seamless extension of your in-house operations, managing all day-to-day compliance tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand budget constraints. That's why we view compliance not as a cost, but as a critical investment in your project's survival and future growth. Proactive compliance builds immediate trust with users, investors, and banking partners. Our phased approach and flexible engagement models, like the Strategy Workshop, are designed to be startup-friendly, allowing you to address the most critical risks first and build out your framework as you scale. Ignoring compliance early on often leads to much higher costs in emergency fixes, fines, or lost opportunities later.
Off-the-shelf tools are an important part of a compliance stack, but they are not a complete solution. They don't account for your unique business logic, smart contract risks, tokenomics, or the specific regulations in all your target jurisdictions. We provide the holistic strategy that wraps around these tools. We help you select the right ones, configure them correctly, and fill the gaps with custom policies, procedures, and technical controls to create a truly comprehensive and defensible compliance posture.
Our team includes dedicated regulatory analysts and legal experts who are constantly monitoring global regulatory developments. We are active members of industry associations and maintain a network of legal partners in key jurisdictions. This focus on regulatory foresight is a core part of our service. We don't just set up your system; through our ongoing support models, we provide proactive updates and strategic advice to ensure your framework remains compliant and future-proof.
A standard security audit focuses on technical vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers (e.g., re-entrancy attacks, integer overflows). A compliance audit, on the other hand, examines the code's logic and function through a legal and regulatory lens. We check if the contract's operations could inadvertently violate securities laws, data privacy acts (like GDPR), or other regulations. For example, we assess whether a token's characteristics could classify it as an unregistered security or if a governance mechanism could be deemed an illegal lottery. It's a crucial layer of risk management that security-only audits miss.
The timeline varies depending on the complexity of your project and the scope of services required. A foundational Risk Assessment and Strategy Workshop can be completed in as little as 2-4 weeks. A full, end-to-end implementation of a compliance framework for a new exchange might take 3-6 months. Our phased approach is designed to deliver value quickly by prioritizing the most critical components first, allowing you to achieve a baseline level of compliance rapidly while we build out the more comprehensive controls.
Transform Compliance into Your Competitive Edge
Stop navigating the regulatory maze alone. Partner with Errna to build a compliance foundation that fosters trust, unlocks growth, and protects your vision. Our experts are ready to help you build with confidence.
Let's start the conversation. Tell us about your project, and we'll provide a no-cost initial assessment of your compliance needs.