Austria Crypto Exchange — Compliant Development
Launch a crypto exchange in Austria with compliance controls mapped to FMA and MiCA. Block Intelligence builds production software; independent counsel handles licensing.
Compliance scope
Austria · Crypto Exchange
Austria supervises crypto-asset service providers under MiCA through Financial Market Authority (FMA). Firms offering exchange, custody, advisory, or other CASP services must obtain authorization and meet prudential, governance, and AML requirements before serving clients in the EU.
| Jurisdiction | Austria |
|---|---|
| Regulator | FMA |
| Product | Crypto Exchange |
Software
Built-in compliance controls
- Order book, matching engine, and trade surveillance hooks
- KYC/AML onboarding and PEP/sanctions screening integration
- Hot/cold wallet segregation and withdrawal approval queues
- Market abuse monitoring and admin compliance dashboards
- Audit logs, STR export hooks, and regulator reporting APIs
- Integrated KYC/AML processes within the platform
- Real-time transaction monitoring and reporting
- Audit logs for all transactions and user activities
Block Intelligence provides technology development and compliance-oriented software architecture. We are not a law firm. Licensing and regulatory advice is provided by independent legal partners in each jurisdiction. Information is current as of 2026-03-01 and subject to change.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- What are the requirements for launching a crypto exchange in Austria?
- You must obtain CASP authorization from the FMA and comply with relevant AML and KYC regulations.
- Can I operate a crypto exchange without a license?
- No, operating a crypto exchange in Austria requires obtaining the appropriate CASP authorization.
- How does Block Intelligence assist with crypto exchange compliance?
- Block Intelligence integrates compliance controls into the software, ensuring alignment with FMA and MiCA requirements.