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Crypto Exchange KYC Providers: How to Pick One in 2026

Crypto exchanges are now regulated like banks but onboard like Web3 apps. Most KYC providers are built for one side or the other, not both.

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MiCA in the EU, the FSMA framework in the UK, and tightening rules in Singapore and the UAE have all rewritten the requirements for crypto exchange KYC in the last 18 months. A provider that was fine in 2023 may now leave you non-compliant.

Shortlist criteria

  • Native Travel Rule (FATF Recommendation 16) support
  • On-chain risk signals integrated into the KYC decision
  • Tiered onboarding with regulator-acceptable thresholds
  • Source-of-funds workflows that scale below $10,000
  • MiCA-aligned record keeping out of the box

Why our crypto exchange KYC product is built for this

Our crypto exchange KYC product was designed against MiCA and the Travel Rule from day one. It pairs naturally with our biometric liveness check, our AML & PEP screening, and our ongoing KYC monitoring engine.

What to avoid

Avoid bolt-on Travel Rule plugins from vendors whose core KYC stack was built for retail banks. The data model rarely fits.

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