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MiCA Compliance Software Development

MiCA compliance software development for crypto-asset service providers and token issuers operating in the EU. Pharos Production builds the KYC and AML, Travel Rule, proof of reserves, market-abuse surveillance and regulatory reporting systems that turn the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation into examiner-ready software, so your CASP authorisation or ART and EMT issuance rests on controls a national competent authority can verify.

  • 10 CASP service types
  • 3+ Travel Rule protocols
  • Yes ISO 27001 aligned

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Key facts: Pharos Production builds MiCA compliance software for crypto-asset service providers and token issuers across the EU. Modules cover KYC/AML onboarding, Travel Rule, transaction monitoring, market-abuse surveillance, proof of reserves and regulatory reporting. Aligned with ISO 27001 and SOC 2, with DORA ICT-risk workflows where they apply. Pharos Production is not a law firm - token classification and CASP authorisation rest with qualified counsel. Last reviewed: June 2026. Editorial policy.

What is MiCA compliance software?

MiCA compliance software is the regulated technology that lets crypto-asset businesses meet their obligations under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA, Regulation (EU) 2023/1114). It covers the systems a crypto-asset service provider (CASP) or token issuer needs to operate legally in the EU: KYC and KYB onboarding, AML transaction monitoring, sanctions and wallet screening, Travel Rule data exchange, market-abuse surveillance, proof of reserves, segregation of client assets, complaints handling and regulatory reporting. Unlike generic FinTech software, MiCA compliance software is built around named regulatory artifacts - the crypto-asset white paper, the CASP authorisation dossier, redemption rights for asset-referenced tokens (ART) and e-money tokens (EMT) - and produces examiner-ready evidence for national competent authorities. Pharos Production builds these systems for exchanges, custodians, wallet providers, brokers and stablecoin issuers.
Dmytro Nasyrov - Founder and CTO of Pharos Production

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Founder and CTO

23+ years in software development. Led RegTech and crypto compliance builds across KYC/AML, Travel Rule and exchange surveillance. Aligned with ISO 27001 and SOC 2.

How our MiCA compliance practice differs

Our MiCA compliance software practice ships examiner-ready systems, not compliance theatre. We build the full control set a crypto-asset service provider or token issuer needs under MiCA: KYC and KYB onboarding, AML transaction monitoring, sanctions and wallet screening, Travel Rule exchange under the Transfer of Funds Regulation, market-abuse surveillance, proof of reserves, segregation of client assets and regulatory reporting. We wire in named providers - Sumsub, Onfido and ComplyAdvantage for KYC/AML, Chainalysis, TRM Labs and Elliptic for on-chain analytics, Notabene and 21 Analytics for the Travel Rule, Fireblocks and Copper for custody. Every control produces an immutable audit trail, so authorisation evidence is a query, not a fire drill. We align delivery with ISO 27001 and SOC 2, and we add DORA ICT-risk and incident-reporting workflows where they apply. We are not a law firm - token classification as ART, EMT or other crypto-asset under MiCA, and the MiCA and MiFID boundary, are confirmed by qualified counsel before scope-lock. We routinely tell clients when a licensed CASP-as-a-service partner ships faster than a custom build, and we say so before quoting. See our crypto and Web3 development and blockchain development work.

MiCA timeline at a glance

  1. 29 Jun 2023 MiCA enters into force
  2. 30 Jun 2024 ART and EMT rules apply
  3. 30 Dec 2024 CASP rules and the Travel Rule (TFR) apply
  4. 17 Jan 2025 DORA applies
  5. 1 Jul 2026 Transitional period ends (most member states)

Dates per ESMA and EUR-Lex. The transitional period length is set per member state.

Token taxonomy: what MiCA requires by token type

Token typeWhat it isKey MiCA obligationsWhat we build
E-money token (EMT) References a single official currency Authorisation as a credit or e-money institution, 1:1 reserve, redemption at par on demand Reserve management, redemption, white paper, reporting
Asset-referenced token (ART) References a basket of assets, rights or currencies Issuer authorisation, reserve of assets, redemption rights, ongoing disclosure Reserve attestation, redemption, white paper, disclosure
Other crypto-asset Utility and other tokens that are not ART or EMT Crypto-asset white paper notification, marketing rules, issuer liability White paper tooling, disclosure, marketing compliance
Significant ART or EMT Above EBA significance thresholds Direct EBA supervision, higher own funds, liquidity and interoperability rules Enhanced reserve, stress testing, EBA reporting

New to the categories? Read ART vs EMT explained.

The 10 CASP services and the software each needs

MiCA crypto-asset servicePharos compliance module
Custody and administration of crypto-assets Custody integration, proof of reserves, client asset segregation
Operation of a trading platform Order book, market-abuse surveillance, listing controls
Exchange of crypto-assets for funds On and off-ramp, KYC, sanctions screening
Exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets Swap engine, KYT, transaction monitoring
Execution of orders on behalf of clients Best-execution logging, audit trail
Placing of crypto-assets Allocation, disclosure, conflicts-of-interest controls
Reception and transmission of orders Order routing, record keeping
Advice on crypto-assets Suitability checks, disclosures, record keeping
Portfolio management of crypto-assets Mandate controls, valuation, client reporting
Transfer services for crypto-assets Travel Rule, wallet screening, transfer logging

Authorisation classes carry minimum own-funds requirements of 50,000 euro, 125,000 euro or 150,000 euro depending on the services provided (MiCA Annex IV). We build the prudential reporting that evidences them; the capital itself is yours to hold. See the 10 CASP services explained.

MiCA vs other crypto regimes

RegimeRegionStatusWhat it means
MiCA EU (27 states) In force, CASP rules from Dec 2024 One authorisation passports across all member states
FCA cryptoasset regime United Kingdom AML registration now, broader regime developing AML registration plus financial-promotion rules
SEC, CFTC and state MTL United States Fragmented Securities analysis plus state money-transmitter licences
MAS, VARA and ADGM Singapore, Dubai, Abu Dhabi Licensing regimes Per-jurisdiction licensing and conduct rules

We build to the regime your counsel confirms. Token classification and licensing decisions stay with qualified legal advisers. See MiCA vs UK, US and Dubai.

MiCA compliance reference architecture

How the controls connect: every client action flows through onboarding, screening, monitoring and asset safeguarding into one immutable audit trail that feeds regulatory reporting. DORA, GDPR and ISO 27001 controls run across every layer.

  1. 1

    Onboarding

    Risk-based intake for clients and counterparties

    • KYC and KYB
    • Identity verification
    • Customer risk scoring
  2. 2

    Screening

    Sanctions, PEP and on-chain exposure checks

    • Sanctions and PEP
    • Wallet screening (KYT)
    • Chainalysis / TRM / Elliptic
  3. 3

    Transactions

    Monitoring and Travel Rule data exchange

    • AML transaction monitoring
    • Travel Rule (IVMS101)
    • Notabene / 21 Analytics
  4. 4

    Asset safeguarding

    Custody, reserves and client asset segregation

    • Proof of reserves
    • Client asset segregation
    • Fireblocks / Copper
  5. 5

    Surveillance

    Market-abuse detection under MiCA Title VI

    • Wash trading and spoofing
    • Insider dealing
    • STOR generation
  6. 6

    Evidence and reporting

    Immutable trail feeding the national competent authority

    • Immutable audit trail
    • Regulatory reporting
    • Examiner-ready evidence
Across every layer
  • DORA ICT-risk and incident reporting
  • GDPR data minimisation
  • ISO 27001 and SOC 2
  • Reserve management (ART / EMT)

MiCA readiness scorecard

Check which MiCA controls you already have and where the gaps are. Pick your entity type and authorisation stage, tick the controls in place and get a directional readiness score. Not legal advice.

Last reviewed . Framework anchors: MiCA, Transfer of Funds Regulation and ESMA. See disclaimer below.

Controls already in place

Directional self-assessment based on MiCA (Regulation (EU) 2023/1114), the Transfer of Funds Regulation (EU) 2023/1113 and DORA (Regulation (EU) 2022/2554). It does not classify your token, grant authorisation or constitute legal advice. Token classification and CASP authorisation must be confirmed by qualified counsel and the national competent authority.

MiCA compliance by the numbers

Market-abuse surveillance under MiCA Title VI

MiCA Title VI extends the EU market-abuse regime to crypto-assets: it prohibits insider dealing, unlawful disclosure of inside information and market manipulation, and it requires venues to prevent, detect and report abuse. A crypto-asset service provider operating a trading platform must run surveillance and file suspicious transaction and order reports (STOR) with its national competent authority. This matters because an NBER study found more than 70% of reported volume on unregulated crypto exchanges is wash trading. Credible surveillance is what separates a MiCA-authorised venue from the rest.

  • Wash trading and self-trading Matched buy and sell activity that fakes volume or price, the dominant manipulation in crypto.
  • Spoofing and layering Non-bona-fide orders placed to move the book then cancelled before execution.
  • Momentum ignition and ramping Aggressive sequences designed to trigger other participants or stops.
  • Insider dealing on listings Trading ahead of listing, delisting or token-event announcements.
  • Cross-venue manipulation Abuse that only shows up when on-chain and multi-venue data are correlated.

We build order-book and trade surveillance against statistical baselines, correlate on-chain and cross-venue data, and tune thresholds to your market's liquidity. Alerts route to an analyst queue with case management, and confirmed cases generate a STOR for the national competent authority. The surveillance layer wires into your existing matching engine and writes to the same immutable audit trail as the rest of your MiCA controls. We do not promise zero false positives. We build an explainable, auditable pipeline a regulator can follow end to end. Read more in crypto market abuse explained.

MiCA compliance modules we build

Pharos Production applies its full-cycle software development expertise to deliver tailored solutions for mica compliance software development businesses.

Transaction monitoring and screening

On-chain and off-chain AML transaction monitoring with explainable risk scoring. Wallet and address screening through Chainalysis, TRM Labs and Elliptic, with alert triage and suspicious transaction reporting.

AML monitoring KYT Chainalysis TRM Labs Elliptic alert triage

Proof of reserves and custody segregation

Safeguarding of client crypto-assets with segregation by design. Real-time reconciliation of on-chain balances against the internal ledger, Merkle-tree attestation and integration with Fireblocks and Copper custody.

proof of reserves Merkle attestation real-time reconciliation client asset segregation Fireblocks Copper

Market-abuse surveillance and reporting

Order-book surveillance under MiCA Title VI for insider dealing and market manipulation. Detection of wash trading, spoofing and layering, with STOR generation and regulatory reporting for the national competent authority.

wash trading spoofing insider dealing STOR regulatory reporting audit trail

Token issuance and white paper compliance

Issuer tooling for asset-referenced tokens, e-money tokens and stablecoins. Crypto-asset white paper notification and versioning, redemption at par, reserve management and marketing communications compliance.

ART EMT stablecoin white paper notification redemption at par reserve management
Solution Key capabilities
KYC and AML onboarding KYC KYB identity verification +3
Travel Rule and VASP messaging IVMS101 Notabene 21 Analytics +3
Transaction monitoring and screening AML monitoring KYT Chainalysis +3
Proof of reserves and custody segregation proof of reserves Merkle attestation real-time reconciliation +3
Market-abuse surveillance and reporting wash trading spoofing insider dealing +3
Token issuance and white paper compliance ART EMT stablecoin +3
What is MiCA compliance software?
MiCA compliance software is the regulated technology that lets crypto-asset businesses meet their obligations under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA, Regulation (EU) 2023/1114). It covers the systems a crypto-asset service provider (CASP) or token issuer needs to operate legally in the EU: KYC and KYB onboarding, AML transaction monitoring, sanctions and wallet screening, Travel Rule data exchange, market-abuse surveillance, proof of reserves, segregation of client assets, complaints handling and regulatory reporting. Unlike generic FinTech software, MiCA compliance software is built around named regulatory artifacts - the crypto-asset white paper, the CASP authorisation dossier, redemption rights for asset-referenced tokens (ART) and e-money tokens (EMT) - and produces examiner-ready evidence for national competent authorities. Pharos Production builds these systems for exchanges, custodians, wallet providers, brokers and stablecoin issuers.
MiCA market in numbers

MiCA is the first comprehensive crypto framework in a major jurisdiction, covering all 27 EU member states under one passportable authorisation. Rules for asset-referenced and e-money tokens apply from 30 June 2024 and rules for crypto-asset service providers from 30 December 2024 (ESMA). EU RegTech demand is rising as crypto firms move from national registration to full MiCA authorisation.

Pharos MiCA delivery metrics

Average MiCA compliance MVP delivery: 12 weeks. Travel Rule integration: 2-4 weeks per protocol. Proof-of-reserves reconciliation within a 5-minute drift window. Compliance evidence generated automatically from an immutable audit trail in every sprint.

Custom MiCA compliance software vs off-the-shelf RegTech vs CASP-as-a-service

Factor Custom MiCA Compliance Build Off-the-Shelf RegTech or CASP-as-a-Service
Control over evidence Audit trail and reporting shaped to your national competent authority Vendor-defined evidence, limited examiner customisation
Client asset segregation Proof of reserves and segregation wired to your custody stack Generic reporting, custody locked to the vendor
Travel Rule coverage Multiple protocols behind one IVMS101 abstraction Single protocol, gaps on uncovered corridors
Data residency and GDPR EU data residency and data minimisation designed in Shared infrastructure, limited residency control
Integration depth Direct integration with your exchange, ledger and custody systems Pre-built connectors only, limited to the vendor ecosystem
Authorisation fit Built for your specific CASP services and token types One-size control set, manual workarounds per gap
Cost at scale One-time build plus hosting, predictable annual cost Per-seat or per-transaction fees that grow with volume

Pharos Production recommends a custom MiCA compliance build for CASPs and issuers with proprietary custody, multi-jurisdiction operations or significant transaction volume. A licensed CASP-as-a-service partner can be faster for early-stage products that fit a standard control set, and we will tell you when that is the better call.

How to choose a MiCA compliance software development company

1 CASP and issuer domain experience, not generic RegTech. The team should understand the 10 MiCA crypto-asset services, the ART and EMT distinction and what a national competent authority asks for at authorisation.
2 Proven Travel Rule integration. Ask which protocols they have shipped (Notabene, 21 Analytics, VerifyVASP) and how they handle unhosted wallets and counterparty VASP due diligence under the Transfer of Funds Regulation.
3 On-chain analytics and screening depth. Sanctions and wallet screening through Chainalysis, TRM Labs or Elliptic should be wired in with explainable risk scoring, not a black box.
4 Proof of reserves and client asset segregation. The team should build real-time reconciliation and segregation, not a static spreadsheet attestation.
5 Security and resilience certifications. Look for ISO 27001 and SOC 2, plus DORA ICT-risk and incident-reporting capability demonstrated through real delivery, not slideware.
6 Audit-readiness by design. Every control should write to an immutable audit trail so authorisation evidence and regulatory reports are a query, not a manual scramble.
Ready to scope your MiCA build? Get a gap assessment mapped to your crypto-asset services and token types, with a fixed-scope estimate in 48 hours.
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Engineering insight How we shipped Travel Rule and proof of reserves for a crypto exchange

When a European crypto exchange needed to meet the Transfer of Funds Regulation Travel Rule and prove client asset segregation ahead of its CASP authorisation, the core challenge was exchanging originator and beneficiary data with counterparty VASPs without breaking GDPR, while proving reserves in near real time. Our approach: an IVMS101 abstraction layer that spoke to Notabene, 21 Analytics and VerifyVASP behind one interface, so adding a counterparty protocol became a configuration choice rather than a rebuild. Personal data was minimised at the edge, encrypted in transit between VASPs and held under a lawful-basis register with strict retention limits. For reserves, we built signed wallet-ownership proofs and an append-only ledger that reconciled on-chain balances against internal books every few minutes, with periodic Merkle-tree attestation for external assurance. Unhosted wallet transfers were risk-scored rather than blocked outright, which kept the control proportionate and auditable. Every action wrote to an immutable audit trail, so authorisation evidence and regulatory reports were a query rather than a manual scramble. Explore our open-source libraries on GitHub.

Metric Before Pharos After Pharos
Travel Rule coverage Single protocol, manual handling on uncovered corridors Notabene, 21 Analytics and VerifyVASP behind one IVMS101 abstraction
Proof of reserves Periodic spreadsheet attestation, stale between snapshots Real-time reconciliation within a 5-minute drift window
Client asset segregation Operational and client wallets commingled Segregated custody with signed wallet-ownership proofs
GDPR posture Full personal data shared with every counterparty Data minimised at the edge, lawful-basis register, retention limits
Audit evidence Manual collation across systems before each review Immutable audit trail, regulatory reports as a query
Unhosted wallets Blocked outright, legitimate users lost Risk-scored handling, proportionate and auditable

Representative of Pharos Production RegTech and crypto compliance delivery since 2018, anonymized at the client request. Token classification and authorisation remain with the client and its counsel.

Verified Delivery: our mica compliance software development development process Gap Assessment MiCA + DORA scope Architecture Controls + audit trail Development 2-week sprints + tests Integration KYC/KYT/Travel Rule Audit-Ready Evidence + reporting Fix findings per sprint Every sprint produces audit-ready, evidence-generating code. Compliance findings loop back into development - not after the regulator asks.

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Measurable results

70+ Applications delivered
200+ Clients worldwide
5/5 Clutch rating (2026)
13+ Years in production

MiCA Compliance Engineering Benchmark 2026

Proprietary research based on RegTech and crypto compliance projects delivered by Pharos Production. Dataset covers KYC/AML onboarding, Travel Rule integration, transaction monitoring, proof of reserves and regulatory reporting. Methodology (Pharos Verified Delivery): aggregated delivery metrics with post-deployment monitoring per project. Full report available on request.

10 CASP service types covered by our compliance modules
12 weeks Average time to a MiCA compliance MVP
< 5 min Proof-of-reserves reconciliation drift window
$60K-$500K+ Project cost range depending on scope
3+ Travel Rule protocols (Notabene, 21 Analytics, VerifyVASP)
2 Security frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II)

MiCA Compliance Software Development trends shaping 2026

Key technology shifts that impact how Pharos Production architects mica compliance software development software for clients.

MiCA level-2 standards finalising

ESMA and EBA are completing the regulatory and implementing technical standards (RTS and ITS) that put detail behind MiCA obligations, from complaints handling to market-abuse reporting. Pharos Production builds compliance modules with configurable rule sets so new technical standards land as configuration, not as a rewrite.

Travel Rule interoperability

Crypto Travel Rule enforcement under the Transfer of Funds Regulation is now baseline for VASPs. The remaining challenge is interoperability between competing protocols. We integrate Notabene, 21 Analytics and VerifyVASP behind one IVMS101 abstraction so counterparty coverage is a configuration switch.

Stablecoin supervision under EBA

Asset-referenced and e-money tokens above significance thresholds fall under direct EBA supervision, with reserve, redemption and reporting obligations. Pharos Production builds reserve-management and redemption-at-par systems with real-time reserve attestation for ART and EMT issuers.

DORA operational resilience

DORA adds ICT-risk management, incident classification and third-party register obligations for crypto firms from January 2025. We build incident-reporting workflows and resilience-testing evidence alongside the MiCA control set.

AML single rulebook and AMLA

The EU AML reform (AMLR and the new authority AMLA) tightens KYC/AML expectations that sit underneath MiCA. Pharos Production builds onboarding and monitoring that map to both the MiCA conduct rules and the AML single rulebook.

Market-abuse surveillance for crypto

MiCA Title VI extends market-abuse rules to crypto, requiring detection of insider dealing and market manipulation. We build order-book surveillance for wash trading, spoofing and layering, with STOR generation for the national competent authority.

Pharos Verified Delivery

MiCA compliance projects follow Pharos Verified Delivery with a regulation-first opening: discovery maps your crypto-asset services, token types and national competent authority against MiCA, the Transfer of Funds Regulation and DORA before any code, build adds an immutable audit trail and evidence generation at every milestone, and production readiness includes Travel Rule interoperability testing and authorisation-evidence validation.

Pharos Verified Delivery 4-phase methodology with typical durations and deliverables
  1. Phase 01 / 04

    Paid Discovery

    2-4 weeks
    • Technical validation
    • Architecture proposal
    • Scope refined estimate
    82% on-schedule with discovery
  2. Phase 02 / 04

    Iterative Build

    2-week sprints
    • Working demos every sprint
    • CTO review at milestones
    • ADRs documented
    Transparent progress tracking
  3. Phase 03 / 04

    Production Readiness

    • Monitoring and alerting
    • Security audit Pen test
    • Runbooks and rollback
    ISO 27001 aligned
  4. Phase 04 / 04

    Support

    Ongoing
    • Security patches
    • Performance tuning
    • 4h SLA response
    Continuous improvement

Pharos Verified Delivery applied to 70+ production applications since 2013

When custom MiCA compliance software is not the answer

We decline roughly 30% of RFPs we receive. Forcing a bad fit costs both sides 3-6 months and damages outcomes.

Projects we decline
  • Early-stage products where a licensed CASP-as-a-service partner covers the control set faster
  • KYC and AML needs alone, where Sumsub or ComplyAdvantage out of the box already fit
  • Token projects without legal counsel on ART or EMT classification and the MiCA and MiFID boundary
  • Firms operating outside the EU with no plan to passport into it
  • Compliance-only projects without budget to remediate what the gap assessment finds
When we recommend the alternative

We have told clients to start on a licensed CASP-as-a-service partner rather than build, and to use Sumsub or ComplyAdvantage off the shelf when that is all they need. Custom MiCA compliance software is the right call when you have proprietary custody, multi-jurisdiction operations or volume that a packaged control set cannot serve.

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MiCA Compliance Checklist 2026 →

A practical checklist mapping every MiCA obligation - CASP authorisation, Travel Rule, proof of reserves, market abuse and token white papers - to the controls and software you need.

Key takeaways
  • MiCA (Regulation (EU) 2023/1114) applies in stages: rules for asset-referenced tokens (ART) and e-money tokens (EMT) from 30 June 2024, and rules for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) from 30 December 2024. Existing CASPs may rely on a transitional period that runs until 1 July 2026 in most member states (<a href="https://www.esma.europa.eu/esmas-activities/digital-finance-and-innovation/markets-crypto-assets-regulation-mica" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESMA</a>).
  • A single MiCA authorisation can be passported across all EU member states, so the compliance software you build for one national competent authority must hold up under every regulator in scope.
  • MiCA compliance software consolidates KYC/AML, Travel Rule, market-abuse surveillance, proof of reserves and regulatory reporting into one auditable system that produces examiner-ready evidence.
  • The Travel Rule lives in the Transfer of Funds Regulation (EU) 2023/1113, not in MiCA itself, and applies to crypto transfers from 30 December 2024. DORA (Regulation (EU) 2022/2554) adds ICT-risk and incident-reporting obligations from 17 January 2025.
  • Pharos Production builds MiCA compliance software but does not provide legal advice. Token classification (ART vs EMT vs other crypto-asset) and CASP licensing must be confirmed by qualified counsel before launch.
  • Budgeting a MiCA build? Our <a href="/insights/business/mica-compliance-cost-2026/">MiCA compliance cost breakdown</a> covers authorisation, capital, software and ongoing spend with sources, and the <a href="/insights/engineering/mica-compliance-checklist-2026/">MiCA compliance checklist</a> maps every obligation to a control.
Limitations and considerations
  • MiCA is still being completed through level-2 technical standards (RTS and ITS) drafted by ESMA and EBA. Some requirements will tighten after launch, so compliance software needs a change-management path, not a one-time build.
  • National competent authorities interpret and supervise differently across member states. Software that satisfies one regulator may need configuration changes for another, even under one passported authorisation.
  • Financial instruments are out of MiCA scope and fall under MiFID II instead. Token classification at the MiCA and MiFID boundary requires legal analysis that is outside Pharos Production scope.
  • MiCA compliance software does not grant authorisation. It produces the evidence and controls a CASP or issuer needs, but the authorisation decision rests with the national competent authority.
  • Travel Rule interoperability depends on counterparty VASPs adopting compatible protocols. Coverage is improving but not universal, so some corridors still require manual handling or risk-based controls.

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Prices vary based on project scope, complexity, timeline and requirements. Contact us for a personalized estimate.

Important: MiCA compliance outcomes depend on token classification, the crypto-asset services in scope and the national competent authority. Pharos Production delivers software development services - legal classification of crypto-assets, CASP authorisation and regulatory approvals are the responsibility of the client and its qualified counsel. Pharos Production is not a law firm. All price estimates are for software development only.

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MiCA glossary 13

MiCA
The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (EU) 2023/1114, the EU framework for crypto-asset issuance and crypto-asset services.
CASP
Crypto-Asset Service Provider, a firm authorised under MiCA to provide one or more of the 10 crypto-asset services.
ART
Asset-referenced token, a crypto-asset that references a basket of assets, rights or currencies.
EMT
E-money token, a crypto-asset that references a single official currency.
VASP
Virtual Asset Service Provider, the FATF term for crypto businesses subject to the Travel Rule.
Travel Rule
The requirement to exchange originator and beneficiary data on crypto transfers, set by the Transfer of Funds Regulation (EU) 2023/1113.
TFR
Transfer of Funds Regulation, the EU law that applies the Travel Rule to crypto-asset transfers.
DORA
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (EU) 2022/2554, which sets ICT-risk and incident-reporting rules for financial entities including CASPs.
IVMS101
The interVASP messaging standard used to structure Travel Rule data between providers.
STOR
Suspicious transaction and order report, filed with a national competent authority when market abuse is detected.
NCA
National competent authority, the member-state regulator that authorises and supervises CASPs and issuers.
ESMA
The European Securities and Markets Authority, which develops MiCA technical standards and maintains the interim register.
EBA
The European Banking Authority, which supervises significant asset-referenced and e-money tokens.

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    Asset-referenced tokens (ART) reference a basket of assets or rights, while e-money tokens (EMT) reference a single official currency. Both require reserve management, redemption at par and crypto-asset white paper compliance, but EMT issuers face e-money-style obligations and tighter redemption rules, and significant tokens of either type fall under direct EBA supervision. We build reserve-attestation, redemption and reporting modules configured for the token type your counsel confirms.

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    Yes. We integrate the crypto Travel Rule under the Transfer of Funds Regulation using IVMS101-structured messages over Notabene, 21 Analytics or VerifyVASP behind one abstraction. We add counterparty VASP due diligence, sanctions screening and risk-based handling of unhosted wallet transfers, with GDPR data minimisation built in.

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    Yes. We build real-time reconciliation of on-chain wallet balances against your internal ledger with signed wallet ownership proofs, plus periodic Merkle-tree attestation for external assurance.

    Client crypto-assets are segregated by design and integrated with custody platforms such as Fireblocks and Copper.

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    A focused MiCA compliance MVP typically takes about 12 weeks, covering onboarding, screening, transaction monitoring and reporting for your in-scope crypto-asset services. Travel Rule and proof-of-reserves modules add 2 to 4 weeks each depending on the providers and custody stack involved.

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    Project cost ranges from about $60,000 for a focused module set to $500,000 and up for a full CASP or issuer control suite with custody integration and surveillance. The driver is the number of in-scope CASP services, token types and external integrations, not headcount. We give a fixed-scope estimate within 48 hours of reviewing your requirements.

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    All of them. Our compliance modules cover custody and administration, operation of a trading platform, exchange of crypto-assets for funds or other crypto-assets, execution of orders, placing, reception and transmission of orders, advice, portfolio management and transfer services.

    We scope the control set to the services in your authorisation.

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    Yes. MiCA does not sit alone. We add DORA ICT-risk management, incident classification and third-party register workflows, and we align onboarding and monitoring with the EU AML single rulebook (AMLR) and the new authority AMLA. The Travel Rule itself comes from the Transfer of Funds Regulation, which we implement as part of the same control set.

Dmytro Nasyrov, Founder and CTO at Pharos Production
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