AML/KYC Policy
CryptoSimple SAS (hereinafter "CryptoSimple") is a french limited company « SAS » registered at 2, rue Henri Barbusse - 13001 Marseille, France, registered under the number 897 452 306 R.C.S. Marseille with a share capital of 105.309 euros
CryptoSimple mission is to provide services on digital asset in the simplest and safest way to its customers.
While CryptoSimple remains liable, the AML/FT requirements and the « Know your customers » (KYC) practices can be delegated to a third party. CryptoSimple works with a "KYC professional" third party. The third professional third party provides CryptoSimple an up to date KYC tool.
Digital Asset Service Provider
In order to provide such services, CryptoSimple is registered with the french regulator « autorité des marchés financiers » (AMF) as a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) under the number E2021-024.
Such registration requires CryptoSimple to be compliant with the regulations on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/FT).
AML/FT policy
Indeed when acting as a counterparty in a transaction involving the acquisition or selling of crypto-assets, CryptoSimple is subject to the obligations contained in the Directive on the Fight Against Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism (hereinafter, “ AML/FT ”).
The AML/FT Directive 2018/843 is implemented in France by Ordinance no. 2016-1635 of the 1st December 2016 (“Ordinance to strengthen France’s legal framework relating to the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism”). Pursuant to Article L.561-2 of France’s Monetary and Financial Code, CryptoSimple must comply with obligations contained in the regulation concerning the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
KYC procedure and tool
While CryptoSimple remains liable, the AML/FT requirements and the « Know your customers » (KYC) practices can be delegated to a third party. CryptoSimple works with a "KYC professionnal" third party. The third professionnal third party provides CryptoSimple an up to date KYC tool.
Such KYC procedure enables to identify CryptoSimple customer through liveness detection. The third party KYC procedure provides also a comprehensive audit against international regulations on sanctioned, wanted or convicted persons in association to economic & financial crimes (AML/CTF). Two steps are required first and identity proofing and second a risk screening.
Such external delegation and use of a KYC tool does not exclude CryptoSimple liability. For this reason CryptoSimple implemented an internal procedure, in order to provide a high level duty of care. The duty of care includes, but is not limited to, compliance with provisions of articles L.561-5 and L.561-10 of the France’s Monetary and Financial Code and the KYC policy, by using reporting process and key performance indicators.
Internal measures
Trading products and goods, regardless of whether they are tangible or virtual, such as crypto-assets, involves significant risk. For these reasons, CryptoSimple has settled an internal procedure which is carried out by CryptoSimple team. CryptoSimple internal procedure includes a risk assessment policy, managed by legal and technical experts.
CryptoSimple risk assessment policy include, but is not limited to, the following risks :
- market and liquidity risks,
- volatility and default risks,
- legal and tax risks.
CryptoSimple Internal measures are compatible with applicable European standards in the area of the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
The following measures represent the minimum guarantees provided by CryptoSimple LCB - FT framework:
- The introduction and implementation of KYC practices.
- Practices for carrying out additional due diligence on certain customers who represent a higher risk, such as politically exposed persons(PEP).
- Submitting a suspicious transaction report to the French Financial Intelligence Unit(TRACFIN).
CryptoSimple has set up an internal control system to assess its procedures and to ensure that its policy complies with existing regulations(such as decree 2021 - 387 dated 2nd April 2021).The internal control is adapted to our size, nature, complexity and volume of our activities and provided with sufficient human resources.CryptoSimple policy is continuously updated in the light of the results of any controls performed.
In all cases, the AMF checks the good repute and competency of the DASP’s corporate officers and beneficial owners and seeks clearance from the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR).
Legal contact
If you would like to find out more about how we manage risks at CryptoSimple, please get in touch with our legal officer at the address below:
CryptoSimple SAS
2, rue Henri Barbusse - 13001 Marseille, France
legal@cryptosimple.app