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VASP

Also called virtual asset service provider

What crypto means by it

The regulatory name for a business that handles crypto on other people's behalf: exchanges, custodians, transfer services. Being one means licensing, monitoring and reporting duties.

What you already know this as

A regulated financial institution, with the same rulebook and the same regulator paying attention.

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