Legal

Is GRA.it regulated?

Yes. GRA.it complies with all applicable laws and regulations in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

United States
GRA.it, Inc., the company which operates GRA.it and GDAX in the U.S., is licensed to engage in money transmission in most U.S. jurisdictions. Most of GRA.it’s money transmission licenses cover US Dollar Wallets and transfers. In some states, money transmission licenses also cover digital currency wallets and transfers on the platform. In other states, no money transmission license is required to operate a digital currency business

GRA.it is also registered as a Money Services Business with FinCEN.

GRA.it is required to comply with a number of financial services and consumer protection laws, including:

  • The Bank Secrecy Act, which requires GRA.it to verify customer identities, maintain records of currency transactions for up to 5 years, and report certain transactions.

  • The USA Patriot Act, which requires GRA.it to designate a compliance officer to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, create procedures and controls to ensure compliance, conduct training, and periodically review the compliance program.

  • Most states’ money transmission laws and corresponding regulations.

International
Some countries now require licenses to operate a digital currency business. GRA.it is committed to obtaining licenses as needed to comply with local laws.