When crypto businesses operate legally, they rely on the CASP framework, a structured approach to compliance that combines Anti-Money Laundering, Know Your Customer, and operational risk controls for digital assets. Also known as Crypto Anti-Money Laundering Standard Protocol, it's not just paperwork — it's the backbone of how exchanges, miners, and DeFi platforms avoid shutdowns and fines. If you’ve ever wondered why some crypto platforms require ID verification while others vanish overnight, the answer often starts with whether they follow CASP.
The CASP framework doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It connects directly to AML crypto, rules that force platforms to track who sends and receives funds, which is why UK exchanges must register with the FCA and why Nigeria’s 2026 tax law targets VASPs. It also ties into crypto regulations, local laws that vary wildly — from Russia’s ban on ordinary spending to Georgia’s zero-tax mining licenses. And it’s the reason why flash loan attacks and chain reorganizations aren’t just technical issues — they’re compliance risks. If a platform can’t prove transactions are secure and traceable, regulators step in.
What you’ll find in this collection isn’t theory. It’s real cases: how the Travel Rule forced changes at Mercurity.Finance, why TWCX got flagged for lacking AML controls, and how Russia’s digital ruble is reshaping what compliance even means. You’ll see how the CASP framework shapes everything from airdrop eligibility to mining licenses — because if you can’t prove you’re not laundering money, you’re not allowed to operate. This isn’t about avoiding penalties. It’s about staying open, trusted, and functional in a world where one misstep can erase years of work. Below, you’ll find guides, warnings, and breakdowns that show exactly how CASP plays out on the ground — no fluff, no jargon, just what works and what gets you shut down.
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