Belgium OTC Trading Desk — Compliant Development
Launch an OTC trading desk in Belgium with compliance controls mapped to FSMA and MiCA. Block Intelligence builds production software; independent counsel handles licensing.
Compliance scope
Belgium · OTC Trading Desk
Belgium supervises crypto-asset service providers under MiCA through Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA). 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 | Belgium |
|---|---|
| Regulator | FSMA |
| 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
- Direct trade execution capabilities
- KYC verification for all participants
- AML monitoring for transactions
- Reporting tools for regulatory compliance
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 trades directly between buyers and sellers without a centralized exchange.
- What compliance is required for OTC desks?
- OTC desks must adhere to KYC and AML regulations as per FSMA guidelines.
- How does Block Intelligence support OTC desks?
- We provide software solutions that integrate compliance controls for OTC trading.