- Crypto platforms Legion and Blueprynt partner to reduce MiCA compliance costs by 70% for EU token sales
- Blueprynt’s software streamlines white paper creation, cutting costs from €50,000 to more affordable levels
- Legion introduces investor scoring system for evaluating potential token buyers’ project contributions
- Partnership aims to democratize fundraising while maintaining regulatory compliance
- US crypto regulations remain unclear compared to EU’s structured MiCA framework
EU Crypto Platforms Join Forces to Simplify MiCA Compliance
Crypto fundraising platform Legion has announced a strategic partnership with startup Blueprynt to provide simplified compliance solutions for EU-based developers conducting token sales under MiCA regulations. The collaboration, announced Monday, aims to reduce the financial burden of regulatory compliance without extensive legal consultation.
Automated Compliance Solutions Cut Costs
Blueprynt’s technology offers an automated approach to generating compliant white papers and organizing on-chain data. According to Blueprynt CEO Chris Brummer, the solution reduces MiCA compliance costs by approximately 70%. Previously, small projects faced expenses upward of €50,000 ($54,000) for creating compliant white papers.
"My goal has been to free up entrepreneurs to concentrate on their vision and put their capital toward its best use," Brummer explained in an interview with Decrypt.
White Papers Under MiCA Framework
The EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) implemented mandatory white paper requirements for token sales in June. These documents must meet specific disclosure standards and minimum requirements, creating a potential barrier for smaller projects.
Blueprynt’s platform addresses this challenge by automating data extraction and formatting, allowing lawyers to review documents more efficiently. This systematic approach maintains regulatory compliance while reducing time and cost investments.
Legion’s Enhanced Fundraising Platform
Legion, established in 2021, recently ICO-platform-legion-names-Arbitrum-preferred-evm-network-302292850.html”>introduced an investor scoring system to help project founders evaluate potential investors based on their previous contributions to other projects.
"Today’s market is full of projects that are capital rich, but community poor," stated Legion founder Matt O’Connor, emphasizing the platform’s goal to include valuable community members in early fundraising stages.
US vs EU Regulatory Landscape
The regulatory environment for Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) differs significantly between the US and EU. While the EU has established clear guidelines through MiCA, the US market remains largely unregulated, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) calling for token issuers to register under existing securities frameworks.
The US registration process presents unique challenges, as it doesn’t adequately address crypto-specific elements like decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and tokenomics. This regulatory uncertainty creates additional risks for projects launching in the US market.
Brummer, who also serves as a Georgetown University Law professor, notes that potential changes may come after the US presidential election, as lawmakers have indicated interest in developing comprehensive digital asset regulations.
The Legion-Blueprynt partnership represents a step toward making compliant crypto fundraising more accessible while maintaining the industry’s innovative spirit within regulatory boundaries.
"The Europeans have been very forward-looking," Brummer concluded, highlighting the EU’s progressive approach to crypto regulation through standardized white paper requirements.
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