Your success as a trader requires a proactive tax strategy. Before you go, claim your access to expert resources on Section 85 rollovers, corporate structuring, and high-stakes crypto compliance.
stitutional-grade AML, Travel Rule, and KYT frameworks designed specifically for Web3 platforms, crypto OTC desks, and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).
1st15th performs specialized Crypto & Virtual Asset Compliance architectures bridging traditional financial standards with digital asset realities (CCAS-aligned framework)
Institutional-grade Web3 compliance frameworks built for VASPs, OTC desks, and crypto platforms. We deploy Travel Rule protocols, establish KYT transaction monitoring, and ensure full alignment with Canadian regulatory standards.
Navigating High-Stakes Web3 & Digital Asset Regulation
Dealers in Virtual Currencies (DVCs) face some of the most stringent regulatory scrutiny in Canada. From mandatory Travel Rule record-keeping to continuous blockchain transaction monitoring (KYT), operating without a specialized compliance framework creates severe debanking and enforcement risks.
First & Fifteenth bridges traditional capital markets compliance with deep Web3 domain knowledge. We build compliance programs that satisfy FINTRAC standards while keeping trading friction low and user onboarding seamless.
Web3 Native | Blockchain & Digital Asset Expertise
Travel Rule Ready | VASP-to-VASP Data Protocols
Bankable | Built for Fiat On/Off-Ramp Approval
Crypto & Virtual Asset Compliance
Here are a list of services offered for Crypto & Virtual Asset Compliance
Blockchain Analytics & KYT Workflows
Implementation of Know Your Transaction (KYT) policies using top-tier blockchain analytics tools to score wallet risks, detect mixer usage, and monitor high-risk transfers in real time.
Token & Product Risk Assessments
Rigorous risk assessments for new digital asset listings, staking models, yield features, and Web3 payment integrations to ensure alignment with Canadian securities and AML rules.
Travel Rule Compliance Architecture
Structuring end-to-end FATF and FINTRAC Travel Rule procedures for virtual currency transfers equal to or exceeding $1,000 CAD, including VASP identification and secure payload routing.
Institutional & OTC Onboarding (KYB)
Specialized Know Your Business (KYB) and Source of Funds (SoF/SoW) verification protocols for institutional crypto counterparties and high-net-worth OTC trading clients.
Who This Review Is For
Fiat-to-Crypto Exchanges & OTC Desks needing fiat banking maintenance.
Entity Intake & Structural Review: We assess your corporate structure, business model, transaction flows, and jurisdictional requirements.
Policy Architecture & Drafting: We author custom AML/ATF manuals, KYC workflows, and risk assessments tailored to your operational reality.
FINTRAC Portal Submission: We assemble and submit your formal registration package directly to FINTRAC and handle all regulator inquiries.
Post-Registration Launch & Banking Package: We deliver your finalized compliance program, CCO guidance, and documentation required for corporate banking applications.
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