BeInCrypto Institutional Research: 15 Companies Behind Digital Asset Compliance

2026-4-23 04:39

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.

EntryCompanyFounded · HQKey PeopleScale & FundingCore CapabilitySignature Matter1Chainalysis2014 · New YorkMichael Gronager (CEO)
Jonathan Levin (Co-founder, CSO)$8.6B valuation; 763 employees
$537M+ raised (Accel, GIC, Blackstone, BNY)Blockchain analytics, investigations, KYTStandard for global agencies including FBI, IRS, Europol.

Tracing linked to Colonial Pipeline and Bitfinex recoveries2TRM Labs2018 · San FranciscoEsteban Castaño (CEO)
Ari Redbord (Policy Head)$1B valuation (Series C, 2026)
$220M raised; 383 employeesAI-driven blockchain intelligenceClients include Coinbase, Visa, PayPal.

$300M+ illicit assets frozen via T3 Unit3Elliptic2013 · LondonSimone Maini (CEO)
Richard May (ex-HSBC)Backed by HSBC, JPMorgan, Santander
99.99% uptime (company claim)Blockchain analytics, stablecoin riskIssuer due diligence for stablecoins (2025)

Data used in Garantex takedown4ComplyAdvantage2014 · LondonCharles Delingpole (Founder)$158M raised; 474 employees
ISO 27001 + SOC 2 certifiedAML, sanctions screening, monitoringAI resolves 85% of alerts (company claim).

1,000+ clients across 80+ countries5Sumsub2015 · LimassolAndrew Sever (CEO)
Ilya Brovin (CGO)500–1,000 employees
14,000+ document types globallyKYC, KYB, travel rule, monitoring1,800+ VASPs in network

23,000+ fraud checks daily6Notabene2020 · New YorkPelle Braendgaard (CEO)
Catarina Veloso (Regulatory)$26.6M raised
2,000+ VASPs in networkTravel rule complianceLeading global VASP network

Brazil regulatory playbook (2026)7Merkle Science2018 · Singapore / NYMriganka Pattnaik (CEO)
Nirmal Ak (Co-founder)$25.6M raised
41 investors incl. DCGPredictive crypto risk analyticsBehavioral ML engine for pre-risk detection

10,000+ assets tracked8Crystal Intelligence2018 · AmsterdamNavin Gupta (CEO)
Marina Khaustova (COO)1,900+ clients
Backed by Bitfury, TetherBlockchain investigations, analytics330+ blockchains covered

Used in ransomware and terror finance tracking9Scorechain2015 · LuxembourgFounding leadership team350+ compliance teams
250+ institutions across 40+ countriesAML, wallet screening, MiCA complianceCore EU MiCA compliance coverage

UNICEF Luxembourg deployment10Solidus Labs2017 · NY / Tel AvivAsaf Meir (CEO)Backed by Evolution Equity, Hanaco
Category-defining positioningMarket surveillance, threat intelligenceStaking Guard (2024) with Figment

Pre-chain validator compliance11Lukka2014 · New YorkRobert Materazzi (CEO)Used by Big Four firms
Institutional data infrastructureCrypto tax, accounting, complianceAcquired Coinfirm (2023)

AICPA standards partnership12Jumio2010 · Palo AltoRobert Prigge (CEO)700+ employees
Backed by Centerbridge PartnersIdentity verification, KYXDedicated crypto vertical

Supports exchanges and on-ramps13CipherTrace2015 · Menlo ParkMastercard Crypto divisionAcquired by Mastercard (2021)
Integrated into Crypto SecureBlockchain analytics, travel ruleTRISA co-founder

Embedded in Mastercard network stack14Onfido2012 · LondonEntrust (parent company)300M+ identity checks
Acquired by Entrust (2024)Identity verification, CDD workflowsFATF-aligned compliance flows

Integrated with IAM systems15Inca Digital2018 · Washington DCAdam Zarazinski (CEO)US government contracts (DARPA, SEC)
National security focusGovernment analytics, threat intelligenceSupports federal agencies

Regulatory 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.

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