Compliance Audits for Cryptocurrency Regulators

Prepare your crypto platform for regulatory review and demonstrate full compliance with security and operational requirements.

We assess your platform across infrastructure, applications, security controls, and internal processes — combining penetration testing, architecture review, and compliance-focused security audits.

Our goal is simple: help you pass regulatory scrutiny with confidence.

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When is a compliance audit required?

Before applying for a crypto license

Regulators require evidence of security, risk management, and operational controls before granting approval.

When entering a new jurisdiction

Each country has its own regulatory expectations, but most require strong cybersecurity and governance practices.

After major platform or infrastructure changes

Updates to custody, wallets, trading engines, or integrations may introduce new risks and compliance gaps.

When working with institutional partners

Exchanges, banks, and investors require independent security validation.

After incidents or security concerns

Regulators expect organisations to demonstrate improved controls and resilience.

What we assess

We evaluate your platform across all areas typically required by crypto regulators:

Platform & Application Security

Web, mobile and API penetration testing
Authentication, authorization, and session management
Business logic and transaction flows
Smart contract security (if applicable)

Infrastructure & Cloud Security

Network security and segmentation
Cloud configuration (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Access control and privilege management

Architecture & Custody Model

Wallet architecture (hot/cold separation)
Key management and signing processes
Transaction security and approval flows
Third-party integrations and dependencies

Security Monitoring & Detection

Logging and monitoring capabilities
Incident detection and response readiness
SIEM / alerting setup
Threat detection coverage

Governance & Security Processes

Information security policies and procedures
Access management processes
Incident response and escalation
Risk management and internal controls

We focus on both technical vulnerabilities and operational readiness.

Our approach: from assessment to regulatory readiness

1. Scope Alignment with Regulatory Expectations

We align the audit scope with target jurisdictions and regulatory requirements.

2. Technical Security Assessment

We perform:

Penetration testing
Infrastructure and configuration review
Architecture and custody analysis

3. Process & Governance Review

We assess your internal security processes, policies, and operational controls.

4. Gap Analysis & Risk Prioritisation

All findings are prioritised based on exploitability, business impact, and regulatory relevance.

5. Remediation Guidance & Support

We provide clear, actionable recommendations and can support remediation where needed.

FAQ

Do requirements differ between countries?

Yes. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, but most regulators expect strong security controls, risk management, and operational processes. We adapt the audit to your target market.

Is penetration testing enough for regulatory approval?

No. Regulators expect a holistic assessment, including infrastructure, architecture, monitoring, and governance processes.

Do you support licensing processes?

Yes. We help prepare documentation and evidence required for regulatory submissions and audits.

Can you work with early-stage or scaling platforms?

Yes. We support both startups preparing for licensing and established platforms expanding into new markets.

Do you provide remediation support?

Yes. We help you fix identified issues and reach the required level of security and compliance.