MiCAR Compliance &
Blockchain Legal Services
Your legal guide to the European crypto ecosystem
ArBit Technology Limited supports crypto businesses and operators in complying with the MiCAR Regulation (EU 2023/1114) and its national implementations throughout the European Union.
Malta was the first EU member state to regulate cryptoassets and is now the jurisdiction of choice for those seeking regulated operations in Europe. A CASP license obtained in Malta is passportable to all 27 EU countries.
Licensing CASP
We manage the entire authorization process before the MFSA, from structuring the application to managing discussions with regulators, up to European passporting.
Regulatory Token Classification
We provide legal opinions on the legal status of your cryptoasset: ART, EMT, utility token, or financial instrument subject to MiFID II. Correct classification is the foundation of any compliance strategy.
Drafting of the MiCAR Whitepaper
We draft and review whitepapers compliant with MiCAR requirements and ESMA/EBA RTS, ensuring their notification to the competent authorities and legal responsibility for disclosure.
AML/KYC & Anti-Money Laundering
We structure AML/CFT policies, Customer Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence processes, transaction monitoring systems and MLRO appointment, in line with MFSA requirements and EBA guidelines.
Real Asset Tokenization
We assist in the legal structuring of tokenization projects for real estate, loans, financial instruments, and other assets, assessing compliance with MiCAR, MiFID II, and the DLT Pilot Regime (EU Regulation 2022/858).
Smart Contracts: Legal Review and Structuring
We offer legal review of smart contract code to identify contractual risks, drafting legal wrappers and enforceable on-chain contracts, and dispute resolution frameworks for disputes arising from automated execution.
Corporate Structuring in Malta
We incorporate and structure Maltese companies that comply with MiCAR requirements regarding governance, local management presence, and conflict of interest management, while optimizing the Maltese tax regime.
DeFi, NFTs and Emerging Markets
We monitor regulatory developments from ESMA, EBA and the European Commission to provide up-to-date regulatory risk assessments and structuring strategies for DeFi, NFT and DAO projects.
Ongoing Compliance
A retainer service for regulatory monitoring, periodic review of policies and procedures, management of inspections, and staff training, ensuring ongoing compliance over time.
Why ArBit
We were born into the blockchain ecosystem and know the technology inside out. We don't apply cryptocurrency law; we build it around it. We operate from Malta with a consolidated network of professionals covering the entire lifecycle of a crypto project.