Services for the Digital Assets and Crypto Industry

Lysis Group has been providing comprehensive governance support and compliance services to firms operating in the crypto and digital assets sector since 2020. Our work spans various domains including governance, compliance, regulatory support, training, operational enhancements and managed services.

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Regulatory permissions

 

Lysis has helped multiple firms obtain regulatory authorisation/registration from regulators, in particular the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Central Bank of Ireland (CBoI).  We also have experience of the regimes in Luxembourg, Lithuania, Malta and the UAE.  This process is now crucial for crypto asset firms to operate legally and effectively within each regulated jurisdiction. Lysis has supported numerous firms in navigating the complex regulatory landscape, ensuring they meet all necessary requirements.  We have a strong track record of supporting successful applicants from digital asset exchanges and custodians.

 

Interim Compliance Officers

 

Lysis has provided interim Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs) and Deputy MLROs in support of several AML registrations.


Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) and Risk Rating Methodology (RRM)

 

Lysis has assisted several digital asset firms to conduct an EWRA to understand their risk properly and to then derive a suitable risk and controls framework and RRM.

 

Governance and Three Lines of Defense

 

We have advised firms on appropriate risk and compliance governance structures and how these should interact with activities such as new product development, customer communication and marketing.  We have supported several firms in setting up appropriate UK-based governance structures and implementing the Three Lines of Defence model.

 

Compliance Frameworks

 

Lysis has extensive experience of enhancing the compliance frameworks of crypto firms, either as part of a permissions application or more generally to ensure the firm is meeting its compliance obligations efficiently. Lysis has assisted firms in drafting and embedding comprehensive AML policies and procedures.

 

Training

 

Lysis has developed and delivered bespoke Anti-Money Laundering (AML) training programmes tailored to the specific needs of the crypto sector. These training programmes cover a wide range of topics including the risks associated with cryptocurrencies, regulatory requirements, and the implementation of effective compliance frameworks.  Our training also helps AML staff understand financial crime typologies and the specific red flags in digital assets.

 

Operational enhancement and efficiency

 

Lysis has also been involved in addressing operational challenges faced by crypto firms. Theyhave provided consultancy support to streamline their processes and improve overall efficiency.

 

Business operations support

 

Lysis has conducted multiple KYC remediation projects, run QA teams and cleared transaction monitoring backlogs for digital assets firms.  

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