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Built for Regulated Digital Asset Finance

Supported by institutional controls, independent assurance, and compliance frameworks designed for digital asset operations.
Compliance Framework

A structured approach to managing digital asset risk

Aquanow applies a risk-based compliance framework combining financial crime prevention, regulatory alignment and operational controls across all activities.

Supported by trusted partners
EllipticAiPriseComply AdvantageNOTA BENEDeloitteCrowe
Risk-Based Framework
Define and manage risk through policies, controls and governance.
  • Risk assessment
  • Monitoring controls
  • Governance & reporting
Financial Crime Prevention
Detect and prevent illicit activity across all transaction flows.
  • KYC & KYT
  • Transaction monitoring
  • Sanctions & fraud
Regulated Globally
Operate within established regulatory frameworks.
  • Licensing coverage
  • Regulatory reporting
  • Product due diligence
Best Practices
Additional safeguards for digital asset environments.
  • Wallet whitelisting
  • Closed-loop models
  • Ownership verification
Audit & Governance
Ensure transparency and regulatory accountability.
  • Independent audits
  • Ongoing monitoring
  • Compliance oversight
Compliance

Structured for regulated deployment across markets

Operating under regulated frameworks with six global offices and clients across 50+ countries.
VARA
Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) of Dubai
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UAE - VASP
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) United States
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USA - MSB
Banco De España
Bank of Spain
(Banco de España)
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Spain - VASP
FINTRAC CANAFE
Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC)
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Canada - MSB, IFM
Coverage varies by product, deployment model and regulatory requirements. 
Speak to our team for jurisdiction-specific availability.
Security & Controls

Institutional-grade security and operational controls

AICPA SOCA-LIGN ISO 27001 certified
Standards
ISO/IEC 27001 certified and independently audited for SOC 2 Type II, with 24/7 monitoring, regular penetration testing, and defined incident response protocols.
Access & Control
A zero-trust control framework, layered approval workflows, and segregation of duties support secure, controlled access across systems and operations.
Data Protection
Encryption in transit and at rest, strict data handling standards and full auditability across system activity.
Operational Resilience
Enterprise-grade processes and resilient infrastructure designed to support high-volume digital asset operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

We maintain a strong security program aligned with global privacy, cybersecurity, and digital asset regulations. We align with major privacy standards including GDPR, PIPEDA, and the UAE PDPL. Our security program is built on ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2, with strong access controls, MFA, environment separation, encryption at rest and in transit, regular testing, and incident response processes.

Yes. Aquanow supports Travel Rule compliance for applicable digital asset transactions, including counterparty information exchange and verification where required by regulation.

Aquanow supports financial crime controls across relevant flows, including KYC where required, AML, travel rule, KYT, wallet screening, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and risk-based review processes. Additional controls may apply depending on the product, jurisdiction, and client operating model.

Responsibility depends on the operating model. In Embedded Brokerage/Wallet, end-customers are onboarded by Aquanow and the digital asset service operates through Aquanow’s licensing framework (subject to jurisdictional availability and regulatory approval). In client-led models, clients remain responsible for their customer relationship and regulatory permissions.

Compliance controls are built into Aquanow’s platform and operational workflows, with checks applied across onboarding, transaction monitoring, wallet screening, and reporting where required. Coverage depends on the product, deployment model, jurisdiction, and applicable regulatory framework.

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