FAQ

FAQ

Is Zero Hash Regulated?

Yes, all Zero Hash entities comply with all applicable laws and regulations in each jurisdiction in which they operate.

Licenses and Registrations

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

Americas

United States

  • Zero Hash LLC: Operates in the United States ("USA") and is licensed to engage in money transmission in most United States jurisdictions.
    • Registered with FinCEN as a Money Services Business ("MSB"):
  • Zero Hash Liquidity Services LLC: Also registered as a Money Services Business ("MSB").
    • Registered with FinCEN as a Money Services Business ("MSB"):

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

  • The Bank Secrecy Act, which requires Zero Hash to verify customer identities, maintain records of currency transactions for up to 5 years, and report certain transactions.
  • The USA Patriot Act, which requires Zero Hash 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

Europe

Netherlands

  • Zero Hash Europe B.V.: Authorized by the Central Bank of the Netherlands (De Nederlandsche Bank) as a Crypto Service Provider ("CSP") to provide Virtual Asset Service Provider (“VASP") Services in the Netherlands (registration number DNB: R193684).

Poland

  • Zero Hash Europe Sp. z o.o.: Granted a Virtual Asset Service Provider ("VASP") registration by the Polish Tax Administration Chamber of Poland in Katowice (registration number RDWW-1212). The registration enables the company to provide crypto asset exchange and custody services.

Asia-Pacific

Australia

  • Zero Hash Australia PTY Limited: Registered as a Digital Currency Exchange ("DCE") (Registration Number DCE100804170-001) and regulated by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre ("AUSTRAC").

New Zealand