Croatia OTC Trading Desk — Compliant Development
Launch an OTC trading desk in Croatia with compliance controls mapped to HANFA and MiCA. Block Intelligence builds production software; independent counsel handles licensing.
Compliance scope
Croatia · OTC Trading Desk
Croatia supervises crypto-asset service providers under MiCA through Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency (HANFA). 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 | Croatia |
|---|---|
| Regulator | HANFA |
| 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
- Implement KYC processes for client onboarding
- Integrate AML monitoring for trades
- Maintain transaction records for audit purposes
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 trading of crypto assets directly between parties, bypassing exchanges.
- What compliance requirements apply to OTC desks?
- OTC desks must comply with KYC and AML regulations, similar to exchanges.
- How can I develop a compliant OTC trading desk?
- By integrating compliance controls into your software and consulting legal experts for authorization.