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Compliance Briefs, Guides & Regulatory Explainers
First-party publications from The World Bank of Crypto covering compliance practice, tokenization standards, regulatory developments, and treasury management. Every document here is produced by our team and freely accessible — no account required.
Institutional KYC Preparation Checklist
A structured walkthrough of the KYC/AML documentation institutions must prepare before digital asset account opening — corporate records, beneficial ownership registers, source-of-funds evidence, and how reviewers assess each item.
AML Program Design for Digital Asset Institutions
How to design an AML policy that satisfies both regulators and banking counterparties: risk-based customer tiers, transaction monitoring expectations, escalation paths, and recordkeeping standards for audit trail integrity.
Tokenized Real-World Assets: Custody & Settlement Considerations
An overview of regulatory approaches to tokenized securities and real-world assets across major jurisdictions, including permissioned token standards, transfer restrictions, and custody treatment of tokenized instruments.
Digital Asset Custody Rules Across Major Jurisdictions
A comparative summary of how leading digital asset regulatory regimes define custody obligations, segregated wallet requirements, and third-party custodian eligibility for institutional mandates.
Travel Rule Readiness for Institutional Transfers
Practical guidance on travel-rule compliance for institutional transfers: information-sharing thresholds, counterparty VASP diligence, and how to evidence compliance during a regulatory examination.
Building a Corporate Digital Asset Treasury Policy
A governance-first approach to corporate digital asset treasury management: approved-asset lists, volatility limits, custody segregation, and reporting cadence for boards and audit committees.
About These Materials
Resources on this page are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and change over time — consult qualified counsel before acting on any content here. For guidance specific to your institution, contact our team.
