Crypto Compliance Essentials: Regulators and CASP Rules for Cyprus (SP0105)
✔ Identify CASPs and their obligations
✔ Apply compliance rules in practice
✔ Learn at your own pace
Crypto compliance in Cyprus is defined by a rapidly evolving intersection of local CySEC directives and overarching EU mandates. This self-paced course provides a practical roadmap for navigating the obligations of Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) under the MiCA and AMLA frameworks. As an asynchronous Level 5 module, it serves as the regulatory capstone of our series, ensuring that your technical detection skills are supported by a robust understanding of the legal rules that govern the Cyprus and EU digital asset markets.
Table of Contents
- About the Course
- Who Should Attend
- What You'll Be Able to Do
- Course Curriculum
- Meet the Trainer
- FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
- Other Upcoming Courses
- Fees & Registration Details
About the Course
Mastering the 2026 CASP Regulatory Landscape
The MiCA transitional period has now ended. For CASPs operating in Cyprus, the focus has shifted from preparing for the new framework to understanding and applying the regulatory requirements that now govern crypto-asset services.
From Global Standards to Local Enforcement
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The Role of CySEC: Navigating the specific oversight, reporting, and licensing expectations for CASPs operating within the Republic of Cyprus.
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MiCA & EU AMLA: Understanding the cross-border implications of the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation and the new European AML Authority mandates.
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TFR & The Travel Rule: Applying the technical requirements of the Transfer of Funds Regulation to ensure every transaction is accompanied by the necessary originator and beneficiary data.
The Crypto AML Mastery Pathway
This course is the regulatory conclusion of the SP01 series. We recommend completing the full cluster for an audit-ready profile:
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SP01.1: Crypto AML Awareness — The entry point.
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SP01.2: Crypto Money Laundering Fundamentals — The mechanics.
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SP01.3: Risk-Based Customer Due Diligence in Crypto — The gatekeeper.
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SP01.4: Spotting Red Flags: AML Detection — The detective.
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SP01.5: Crypto Compliance in Cyprus — (You are here).
Who Should Attend
Compliance Officers and AML Professionals
MLROs and Risk Managers
Staff working in Crypto or Fintech Firms (CASPs, VASPs)
Legal and Regulatory Advisors
Corporate Service Providers dealing with crypto clients
Professionals entering the crypto compliance space with no prior experience
What You'll Be Able to Do
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Explain the roles of CySEC, ESMA, EBA, AMLA and FATF in shaping crypto-asset regulation and AML/CFT expectations
- Understand how MiCA and the wider EU AML framework apply to crypto-asset services in Cyprus
- Recognise how EU requirements translate into practical compliance obligations for firms operating in the crypto sector
- Identify the activities that may qualify a business as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under MiCA
- Distinguish between common CASP activities and business models that fall outside the CASP framework
- Assess practical examples to determine when CASP authorisation and regulatory requirements may apply
- Understand the key MiCA authorisation and ongoing compliance requirements relevant to CASPs
- Apply core AML, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and risk-based requirements to practical scenarios
- Understand how the Travel Rule applies to crypto-asset transfers and the information that must accompany relevant transactions
Course Curriculum
- Key global regulators (FATF)
- EU regulatory framework (MiCA)
- Role of CySEC in Cyprus
- How regulation flows from global to local level
- Definition of CASPs and VASPs
- Key activities that trigger CASP status
- Types of crypto service providers
- Real-world examples and classification scenarios
- Licensing and registration requirements
- AML and Customer Due Diligence (CDD/EDD)
- FATF Travel Rule application
- Compliance checklist for operating in Cyprus
Meet the Trainer
Fees & Registration Details
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Following the end of the MiCA transitional period on 1 July 2026, crypto-asset services in Cyprus may only be provided in accordance with the MiCA framework. CySEC acts as the competent authority for CASP authorisation and supervision in Cyprus, alongside the applicable EU and AML/CFT requirements.
This asynchronous course aligns with the CySEC Policy Statement on the implementation of MiCA, focusing on investor protection and market integrity. For those designing high-level corporate frameworks, these rules are applied practically in our MiCA CASP AML Compliance.
The “Travel Rule” is now a mandatory component of the EU’s anti-money laundering efforts. This course integrates the EBA Guidelines on the implementation of the Travel Rule for CASPs, ensuring you understand how to collect, verify, and transmit information during crypto transfers to meet 2026 supervisory expectations.
Yes. A certificate is issued upon completion of all lessons and assessments.
Yes. The course is fully accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
You can access the course at any time and progress at your own pace, revisiting sections whenever needed.
