Austria OTC Trading Desk — Compliant Development
Launch an OTC trading desk in Austria with compliance controls mapped to FMA and MiCA. Block Intelligence builds production software; independent counsel handles licensing.
Compliance scope
Austria · OTC Trading Desk
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 | OTC Trading Desk |
Software
Built-in compliance controls
- RFQ, quote, and block-trade workflows with approval chains
- Counterparty KYC and credit/limit management
- Settlement tracking and nostro/vostro reconciliation
- Trade blotter exports for compliance and finance
- Integration with liquidity providers and custodians
- KYC processes for all trading participants
- Real-time transaction monitoring
- Audit trails for all trades conducted
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 is an OTC trading desk?
- An OTC trading desk facilitates the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies directly between parties, bypassing exchanges.
- Do I need a license for an OTC trading desk in Austria?
- Yes, an OTC trading desk must obtain CASP authorization from the FMA to operate legally.
- How does Block Intelligence ensure compliance for OTC trading desks?
- We incorporate compliance features such as KYC and AML directly into the trading software.