FAQ

Is zerohash Regulated?

Yes. All zerohash entities comply with all applicable laws and regulations in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

Licenses and Registrations

zerohash is committed to working closely and collaboratively with regulators from around the world. Some countries now require licenses to operate a digital currency business. zerohash is committed to obtaining licenses as needed to comply with local laws. zerohash currently holds the following regulatory licenses, registrations, authorizations, and approvals:

Americas

United States

zerohash llc operates in the United States ("USA"), is licensed to engage in money transmission in most USA jurisdictions.

  • zerohash llc is registered with FinCEN as a Money Services Business ("MSB"):
  • zerohash liquidity services llc is also registered as a MSBwith.
  • zerohash trust company llc operates in the United States ("USA") and has been approved by the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks as a non-depository trust company.

zerohash is required to comply with a number of financial services and consumer protection laws, including:

  • The Bank Secrecy Act, which requires zerohash to verify customer identities, maintain records of currency transactions for up to 5 years, and report certain transactions.
  • The USA Patriot Act, which requires zerohash to designate a compliance officer to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, create procedures and controls to ensure compliance, conduct training, and periodically review the compliance program.
  • Most US money transmission laws and corresponding regulations.

Canada

Bermuda

  • zerohash worldwide ltd. is licensed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority ("BMA") under the Digital Asset Business Act ("DABA") with a Class F License under registration No: 202302551. This authorization allows zerohash to operate a broad range of digital asset services, including payment processing, custody, exchange, and trading, as well as other financial services involving digital assets.

Argentina

English

  • zerohash llc - Virtual Assets Service Provider ("VASP") registered under No. 123, dated 2/20/2025, in the VASP Registry of the National Securities Commission ("CNV"). This registration is for the purposes of control as an Obliged Entity before the Financial Information Unit ("UIF") and any other regulatory body authorized for this purpose, within the scope of its competencies, and does not imply a license or supervision by the CNV over the activity carried out by the VASP.
  • zerohash worldwide ltd. - Virtual Assets Service Provider ("VASP") registered under No. 150 dated 05/07/2025 in the VASP Registry of the National Securities Commission ("CNV"). This registration is for the purposes of control as an Obliged Entity before the Financial Information Unit ("UIF") and any other regulatory body authorized for this purpose, within the scope of its competencies, and does not imply a license or supervision by the NATIONAL SECURITIES COMMISSION over the activity carried out by the VASP.

Spanish

  • zerohash llc - Proveedor de Servicios de Activos Virtuales ("PSAV") inscripto bajo el N° 123 de fecha 20/2/2025 en el Registro de PSAV de COMISIÓN NACIONAL DE VALORES ("CNV"). Este registro es a los fines del control como Sujeto Obligado ante la Unidad de Información Financiera ("UIF") y de todo otro ente regulador facultado a tal efecto, en el marco de sus competencias, y no implica licencia ni supervisión por parte de la CNV sobre la actividad realizada por el PSAV.
  • zerohash worldwide ltd. - Proveedor de Servicios de Activos Virtuales ("PSAV") inscripto bajo el N° 150 de fecha 07/05/2025 en el Registro de PSAV de COMISIÓN NACIONAL DE VALORES ("CNV"). Este registro es a los fines del control como Sujeto Obligado ante la Unidad de Información Financiera ("UIF") y de todo otro ente regulador facultado a tal efecto, en el marco de sus competencias, y no implica licencia ni supervisión por parte de la COMISIÓN NACIONAL DE VALORES sobre la actividad realizada por el PSAV

Europe

Netherlands

  • zerohash europe B.V. is registered with the Dutch Authority for Financial Markets ("AFM") as a Crypto Asset Service Provider ("CASP") under registration number 41000042, which authorizes the company to provide CASP services in the European Economic Area ("EEA") in compliance with European Union ("EU") regulatory requirements. It is also licensed as an E-Money Institution (EMI) by the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) to provide e-money and payment services in the EEA.

Asia-Pacific

Australia

  • zerohash australia pty limited is registered as a Digital Currency Exchange ("DCE") with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre ("AUSTRAC") under registration number DCE100804170-001. This registration enables the company to operate in compliance with Australia’s regulatory framework for digital currency exchanges.

New Zealand

  • zerohash australia pty limited is registered on the New Zealand Financial Service Providers ("FSP") Register under registration number FSP1004503. This registration authorizes the company to provide crypto services in compliance with New Zealand’s financial regulations.