BeInCrypto Institutional Research: 15 Companies Behind Digital Asset Compliance
Source Beincrypto
The $3 trillion crypto industry’s compliance infrastructure runs on a small group of RegTech firms. From blockchain analytics and travel rule networks to KYC, sanctions screening, and government intelligence, these companies allow institutions to operate in digital assets under regulatory scrutiny.
Here are the 15 companies holding digital asset compliance together in 2026.
| Entry | Company | Founded · HQ | Key People | Scale & Funding | Core Capability | Signature Matter |
| 1 | Chainalysis | 2014 · New York | Michael Gronager (CEO)Jonathan Levin (Co-founder, CSO) | $8.6B valuation; 763 employees$537M+ raised (Accel, GIC, Blackstone, BNY) | Blockchain analytics, investigations, KYT | Standard for global agencies including FBI, IRS, Europol.Tracing linked to Colonial Pipeline and Bitfinex recoveries |
| 2 | TRM Labs | 2018 · San Francisco | Esteban Castaño (CEO)Ari Redbord (Policy Head) | $1B valuation (Series C, 2026)$220M raised; 383 employees | AI-driven blockchain intelligence | Clients include Coinbase, Visa, PayPal.$300M+ illicit assets frozen via T3 Unit |
| 3 | Elliptic | 2013 · London | Simone Maini (CEO)Richard May (ex-HSBC) | Backed by HSBC, JPMorgan, Santander99.99% uptime (company claim) | Blockchain analytics, stablecoin risk | Issuer due diligence for stablecoins (2025)Data used in Garantex takedown |
| 4 | ComplyAdvantage | 2014 · London | Charles Delingpole (Founder) | $158M raised; 474 employeesISO 27001 + SOC 2 certified | AML, sanctions screening, monitoring | AI resolves 85% of alerts (company claim).1,000+ clients across 80+ countries |
| 5 | Sumsub | 2015 · Limassol | Andrew Sever (CEO)Ilya Brovin (CGO) | 500–1,000 employees14,000+ document types globally | KYC, KYB, travel rule, monitoring | 1,800+ VASPs in network23,000+ fraud checks daily |
| 6 | Notabene | 2020 · New York | Pelle Braendgaard (CEO)Catarina Veloso (Regulatory) | $26.6M raised2,000+ VASPs in network | Travel rule compliance | Leading global VASP networkBrazil regulatory playbook (2026) |
| 7 | Merkle Science | 2018 · Singapore / NY | Mriganka Pattnaik (CEO)Nirmal Ak (Co-founder) | $25.6M raised41 investors incl. DCG | Predictive crypto risk analytics | Behavioral ML engine for pre-risk detection10,000+ assets tracked |
| 8 | Crystal Intelligence | 2018 · Amsterdam | Navin Gupta (CEO)Marina Khaustova (COO) | 1,900+ clientsBacked by Bitfury, Tether | Blockchain investigations, analytics | 330+ blockchains coveredUsed in ransomware and terror finance tracking |
| 9 | Scorechain | 2015 · Luxembourg | Founding leadership team | 350+ compliance teams250+ institutions across 40+ countries | AML, wallet screening, MiCA compliance | Core EU MiCA compliance coverageUNICEF Luxembourg deployment |
| 10 | Solidus Labs | 2017 · NY / Tel Aviv | Asaf Meir (CEO) | Backed by Evolution Equity, HanacoCategory-defining positioning | Market surveillance, threat intelligence | Staking Guard (2024) with FigmentPre-chain validator compliance |
| 11 | Lukka | 2014 · New York | Robert Materazzi (CEO) | Used by Big Four firmsInstitutional data infrastructure | Crypto tax, accounting, compliance | Acquired Coinfirm (2023)AICPA standards partnership |
| 12 | Jumio | 2010 · Palo Alto | Robert Prigge (CEO) | 700+ employeesBacked by Centerbridge Partners | Identity verification, KYX | Dedicated crypto verticalSupports exchanges and on-ramps |
| 13 | CipherTrace | 2015 · Menlo Park | Mastercard Crypto division | Acquired by Mastercard (2021)Integrated into Crypto Secure | Blockchain analytics, travel rule | TRISA co-founderEmbedded in Mastercard network stack |
| 14 | Onfido | 2012 · London | Entrust (parent company) | 300M+ identity checksAcquired by Entrust (2024) | Identity verification, CDD workflows | FATF-aligned compliance flowsIntegrated with IAM systems |
| 15 | Inca Digital | 2018 · Washington DC | Adam Zarazinski (CEO) | US government contracts (DARPA, SEC)National security focus | Government analytics, threat intelligence | Supports federal agenciesRegulatory and congressional engagement |
About This List
This list is compiled by the BeInCrypto Research Division as part of the BeInCrypto Institutional 100 Awards 2026.
These companies provide the infrastructure behind AML enforcement, travel rule compliance, sanctions screening, identity verification, and blockchain intelligence across global jurisdictions.
Methodology
This category evaluates compliance technology providers under Track B of the BeInCrypto 100 methodology: 30% quantitative metrics, 50% Advisory Council input, and 20% disclosed data analysis.
Assessment spans seven criteria: technology capability, client adoption, regulatory recognition, innovation, funding maturity, effectiveness, and reputation.
Data points were verified using company disclosures, press releases, regulatory filings, and private market platforms including PitchBook and Tracxn. Figures reflect the most recent available information at the time of publication and may change.
Disclaimer: For information purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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