VASP/CASP Compliance Checker

Understand your regulatory exposure

Answer 4 quick questions about your application and get a personalised breakdown of which VASP and CASP compliance obligations may apply, and what to do about them.

FATF
VASP
EU MiCA
CASP
Travel Rule
DORA
3 min

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What is a VASP in crypto?

A Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) is a business that provides crypto services on behalf of users, such as custody, exchange, or transfers.

What is a CASP in crypto?

A Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) is the EU’s regulatory term under MiCA for firms offering crypto services like custody, trading, or execution.

What is the difference between a CASP and VASP?
  • VASP = global FATF term
  • CASP = EU-specific term under MiCA

CASP is a broader, formal regulatory category within the EU.

What is Turnkey?

Turnkey provides secure, scalable, and programmable crypto infrastructure for non-custodial wallets and onchain transaction automation. Turnkey is designed to help teams build crypto applications without handling private keys directly.

Who controls the keys in a non-custodial wallet?

In a non-custodial wallet, the user controls the private keys and is the only party able to authorize transactions.

How might Turnkey help with VASP and CASP compliance?

Turnkey enables non-custodial architectures, where:

  • Users retain key control
  • Providers avoid acting “on behalf of users”

This may reduce the likelihood of VASP/CASP classification, which is based on control over assets.

Important disclaimer: This assessment is provided by Turnkey Global, Inc. for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, regulatory, or compliance advice. The assessment is a general educational guide based on publicly available regulatory frameworks, including FATF Recommendation 15, the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (EU 2023/1114), the Transfer of Funds Regulation (EU 2023/1113), and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (EU 2022/2554). Regulatory classification depends on your specific product, jurisdiction, business model, and the nature of your users and transactions. Classification standards vary across jurisdictions and are subject to change. This assessment reflects regulatory frameworks as of [__ MARCH 2026]. Verify current requirements before acting on these results. You should consult qualified legal counsel with expertise in financial services and crypto-asset regulation before making compliance decisions based on this output. Nothing in this tool creates an attorney-client or advisory relationship, and Turnkey assumes no liability for actions taken or not taken based on these results. Your use of this tool is subject to Turnkey’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

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