Regulatory compliance for Web3 innovations

We guide blockchain and crypto-based projects and entities, from token issuers and gaming platforms to financial institutions such as VASPs/CASPs and FinTechs, ensure compliance with international regulatory frameworks by offering tailored advisory and documentation services.

ABOUT CHAINAR

Web3 innovation is evolving faster than regulation.

Nevertheless, with MiCA in the EU, as well as regulatory frameworks for crypto and AML laws beyond the EU, firmly reshaping the regulatory landscape for companies utilizing virtual assets, compliance is no longer optional – it’s strategic to run the business. Chainar bridges the gap between legal requirements and practical implementation, so you can focus on building while staying fully compliant.

OUR SERVICES

We support Web3 and FinTech companies and projects, from early-stage startups, Web3 gaming to regulated crypto-asset product and service providers.

Our services provide core value in building compliant, scalable, and future-proof operations across the EU and beyond, knowledgeably navigating in various jurisdictions.

Our approach is to combine legal precision with practical execution, helping you embed compliance into your product and operations from day one, enabling innovation while meeting regulatory expectations and building long-term trust. We take your compliance pain away, so that you can fully focus on the business.

Regulatory Compliance

We translate complex regulation into practical, business-ready solutions:

Advisory under Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), Travel Rule, DORA, EU AI Act, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Digital Services Act (DSA)
Regulatory strategy for EEA and cross-border operations (USA, Asia)
Guidance for token issuers, crypto-asset classification (utility tokens, NFTs, ARTs, EMTs)
Risk assessments for blockchain-based products and services (DeFi, gaming, tokens ecosystem)

Licensing and Regulatory Engagement

We support both market entry and ongoing compliance under EU frameworks:

MiCA authorisation readiness for CASPs
Licensing strategy and application support (regulator-facing documentation)
Governance, organisational and operational framework design
White paper notification to National Competent Authority (NCA)
Ongoing alignment with supervisory expectations (engagement support with NCA)

AML/CFT and KYC/KYB/KYT Frameworks

We design scalable, risk-based financial crime controls tailored to virtual assets:

AML/CFT frameworks aligned with EU regulatory requirements
KYC/KYB/KYT processes and transaction monitoring (incl. AI)
Suspicious activity reporting and escalation procedures
Advisory on Regulatory Technology (RegTech) solutions and third-party risk assessments (support in selecting and assessing compliance tools and providers)

Governance, Policies and Internal Controls

We build strong compliance foundations that grow with your business:

Core policies (AML, prevention of market abuse, whistleblowing, cybersecurity, AI governance)
Internal control frameworks and compliance monitoring programmes
Procedures for onboarding, risk profiling, and ongoing monitoring
Employee training (mandatory and on demand, incl. assigning new roles) and compliance culture development

External Documentation and Disclosures

We help you communicate clearly with regulators, users and business partners:

MiCA-compliant supporting documentation (white paper’s marketing communication alignment, obligations and prohibitions for third-country entities under MiCA)
Customer disclosures and transparency notices (investor protection documentation)
Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy (aligned with GDPR, DSA and EU AI Act)
Ongoing disclosure and reporting obligations

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Advisory, Audits and Training

Practical support to strengthen and scale your compliance framework:

Gap analysis and mock regulatory audits
Operational resilience and risk advisory
Tailored training for founders, management, and teams
Ongoing advisory for new products, markets, and regulatory developments

Additional Services (via Partner Network)

Where required, we facilitate access to specialised legal advice, including formal legal opinions from experienced technology law practitioners, to support informed decision-making. Through our trusted partner network, we may also assist with blockchain-based investigations and crypto-asset tracing and recovery, including the preparation of documentation suitable for use in legal and regulatory proceedings.

Access to legal advice from tech law firms on complex, cross-border regulatory matters for Web3 and emerging technologies, regulatory interpretation
Access to support in advanced on-chain intelligence and crypto-asset funds recovery

TESTIMONIALS

We combine compliance expertise, legal advisory and a deep understanding of blockchain technology. We’ve supported Web3 projects at every stage from utility token issuers to scale-ups evaluating CASP readiness.
With us, compliance is not a challenge, it’s your competitive advantage to attract customers and gain partners’ trust.

The collaboration was an outstanding experience. The expertise in Web3 compliance across several jurisdictions gave us complete confidence in our regulatory positioning. I can summarize the approach to work as reliable, sharp, and always on point in communication. Beyond the core compliance work, we have received proactive advice on privacy policy matters in the gaming space and ensured we stayed ahead of regulatory developments. My expectations have always been exceeded and I would gladly enter into collaboration again.

Web3 Game and Product Director

Web3 Game Studio

We have received support in the development of an effective regulatory approach to VASP AML supervision. The analytical capacity and ability to process extensive and complex datasets have been truly impressive. We have been able to understand technical and regulatory complexity thanks to being presented with clear, structured and practical guidance, which is particularly critical in the rapidly evolving and highly dynamic virtual asset ecosystem.

Equally notable is the continued commitment beyond the formal assignment. We have been receiving relevant industry developments and insights, ensuring that stakeholders remain informed about emerging risks, trends, and supervisory considerations in the virtual asset space, all the information has been proactively shared with us.

The professionalism, expertise, and dedication made this a highly valued collaboration in advancing effective AML supervision in the field of virtual assets.

Representative, AML supervision

National Competent Authority

The profound knowledge and expertise has been instrumental in advancing our work in jurisdictions working on building strong regulatory frameworks on virtual assets. The support has also been instrumental in ground-breaking research on the gender gap in digital finance in select jurisdictions in Eastern Europe including the developed series of recommendations on what can and should be done to close the gap. Our work has greatly benefitted from the unique perspectives and insights.

Head of the Economic Governance Unit

International Organisation

We have received an outstanding professional advisory which played a key role in shaping our national regulatory framework for virtual assets and virtual asset service providers (VASPs). Having co-worked for several years, I can confidently say that it has been a truly unique expertise, and a combination of deep knowledge with extensive practical experience in this field. The work contribution has been instrumental not only in the development of the regulatory approach itself, but also in ensuring that it is grounded, effective, and responsive to the evolving realities of the virtual asset sector.

What also distinguishes this collaboration is the proven ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, both domestically and internationally. It has been a valuable experience for us when the party was engaging with regulators, private sector representatives, and international organizations.

Beyond the professional excellence, the personal approach made the collaboration especially rewarding. The intelligence, integrity, and a highly professional attitude to work, while also being approachable, thoughtful, and supportive. In my opinion, this rare combination of expertise, practical experience, international stakeholder engagement and personal qualities made this an exceptionally professional work.

Former Representative, VASP Regulation & Supervision

National Competent Authority

Chainar’s information allowed us to fill in a request to the Swedish Prosecutor to reopen our case as there are chances to seize and recover crypto funds.

FinTech lawyer

Stockholm based law firm

Insights

Risk-Based Approach
08/04/2026

MiCA: Regulatory compliance of Web3 gaming platforms – a risk-based approach across jurisdictions

Web3 gaming platforms integrating crypto-assets such as NFTs, utility tokens, and cryptocurrencies are increasingly subject to regulatory frameworks including the

Risk-Based Approach
07/04/2026

A model AI governance framework for agentic AI and payments – compliance and risk-based considerations

The increasing deployment of agentic AI in payments and financial processes requires that Boards of Directors adopt a structured, risk-based

Risk-Based Approach
06/04/2026

Risk assessment and mitigation in developing innovative services and products with customer trust and protection at the core

Boards of Directors and senior management of EU-based entities operating in the blockchain and crypto ecosystem must ensure that the