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Crypto and Blockchain department
Mark Paat
Associate, Consultant
About
Mark Paat is an Associate Consultant in the Crypto and Blockchain department at Gofaizen & Sherle. With an academic background in Marketing and Business Management from the United Kingdom, he brings a strategic, cross-functional approach to the global FinTech and startup ecosystem. Over the past two years, Mark has developed a comprehensive understanding of how regulated digital businesses operate, advising a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from early-stage founders to established financial institutions with millions in capitalization.
Acting as a vital link between clients, project managers, and compliance specialists, Mark ensures that complex digital financial services are successfully launched and scaled globally. His strategic focus lies in assessing business architectures and guiding companies through intricate regulatory requirements, enabling them to confidently establish their operational models and enter new international markets.
Education
- Marketing and Business Management, United Kingdom
Area of expertise
- FinTech and Crypto Business Structuring Structuring operational models for crypto exchanges, custody and wallet providers, tokenization projects, and payment businesses.
- Global Licensing Support CASP, VASP, MSB, EMI-like permissions.
- Business Development and Sales Advisory Supporting businesses from concept-stage founders to regulated financial institutions in launching and scaling across Europe, the UK, LATAM, and North America.
- Crypto-Fiat Gateways and Operational Flows Crypto-fiat processing platforms, fiat gateways, payment rails, and cross-border payment systems.
- Client Onboarding and KYC Procedures KYC onboarding for regulated entities.
- Project Coordination & Strategic Assessment Assessing client business models, forming licensing strategies, and executing cross-functional project coordination.
Publications
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Costa Rica VASP AML/KYC Requirements After Registration
Law No. 10961 has been in force since 19 September 2026. Under Article 15 quater, a covered Costa Rica virtual asset service provider (VASP)… -
Who Must Register as a VASP with SUGEF in Costa Rica?
A person or company may need to register as a virtual asset service provider (VASP) with the General Superintendency of Financial Entities (SUGEF) if… -
MSB Registration Renewal in Canada Complete Expert Support and Guide by Gofaizen & Sherle
Conducting a money services business (MSB) in Canada comes with strict regulatory obligations. Compliance with the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing… -
MSB vs VASP Licenses Explained: Global Comparison, Regulatory Scope, and How to Choose the Right Model
As regulatory oversight of financial technology and digital assets expands worldwide, businesses increasingly face a critical strategic decision: whether their operations fall under a… -
TOP 10 Crypto Tax-Free Countries in 2026
As of 2026, around 10 jurisdictions worldwide apply a 0% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency for private investors, positioning them as the most competitive… -
Best Licensed Crypto Exchanges in Europe 2024
With the emergence of Bitcoin in 2009, there was a real explosion in the market of financial instruments. Every year new coins appeared and…