El Salvador OTC Trading Desk – Compliant Development
Launch an OTC trading desk in El Salvador with compliance controls mapped to CNAD. Block Intelligence builds production software; independent counsel handles licensing.
Compliance scope
El Salvador · OTC Trading Desk
El Salvador licenses digital asset service providers through CNAD under its Bitcoin and digital asset laws.
| Jurisdiction | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Regulator | CNAD |
| 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 onboarding for all clients
- AML compliance checks on trades
- Detailed transaction reporting capabilities
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.
- What compliance is required for OTC desks?
- OTC desks must implement KYC and AML measures as required by CNAD.
- How does Block Intelligence support OTC trading desks?
- We create compliant software solutions that include necessary regulatory features.