Italy OTC Trading Desk — Compliant Development
Launch a otc trading desk in Italy with compliance controls mapped to OAM/CONSOB and MiCA. Block Intelligence builds production software; independent counsel handles licensing.
Compliance scope
Italy · OTC Trading Desk
Italy supervises crypto-asset service providers under MiCA through Organismo Agenti e Mediatori / CONSOB (OAM/CONSOB). 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 | Italy |
|---|---|
| Regulator | OAM/CONSOB |
| 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
- Integration of KYC/AML verification for traders.
- Real-time transaction monitoring for compliance.
- Audit trails for all trading 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 services does an OTC trading desk provide?
- An OTC trading desk facilitates large trades directly between buyers and sellers.
- How is compliance ensured in OTC trading?
- Compliance is ensured through KYC/AML processes and transaction monitoring.
- Can the OTC trading desk software be customized?
- Yes, the software can be tailored to meet specific trading and compliance needs.