// Crypto & Digital Assets
Crypto funds managing external capital need proper fund structuring and regulatory authorization. Cayman Islands, BVI, and Luxembourg offer proven frameworks for digital asset funds. We've structured 15+ crypto funds with combined AUM of $500M+.
Book Your Consultation// The Problem
Managing third-party assets without authorization is illegal in most jurisdictions. AIF regulations, MAS requirements, and SEC rules all apply to crypto fund managers.
Family offices, fund-of-funds, and institutional allocators only invest in properly structured, regulated funds. No structure = no institutional capital.
Fund structure determines tax treatment for both the fund and its investors. Wrong structure = double taxation, withholding issues, and investor complaints.
// The Solution
Proven fund structures adapted for digital assets.
Gold standard for fund formation. 95% of global hedge funds use Cayman. SPC and standalone structures. Best for: funds raising from US and global investors.
Cost-effective fund formation. Professional fund or private fund structure. Lower costs than Cayman. Best for: emerging managers with smaller AUM.
RAIF/SIF for EU distribution. Reserved Alternative Investment Fund. EU passport for distribution. Best for: funds targeting European institutional investors.
Variable Capital Company. MAS-regulated. Asian institutional market. Best for: Asia-focused crypto funds.
$100B+ in institutional crypto AUM and growing. Your fund needs proper structure to capture it. 30-minute consultation — no obligation.
// Fund Structure
Master fund (Cayman/BVI) with feeder funds for different investor types. Management company (regulated) in appropriate jurisdiction. Custodian for digital asset custody. Administrator for NAV calculation and reporting.
"Launched a $25M crypto fund via Cayman SPC. Raised from 12 institutional LPs who wouldn't touch an unstructured pool. The fund structure was the difference between "interested" and "invested.""
// Important
Digital asset custody is the biggest operational challenge. Qualified custodians (Fireblocks, BitGo, Anchorage) are required by most regulators.
Fund subscribers must pass AML/KYC checks. Crypto-source-of-funds documentation adds complexity.
NAV calculation for crypto assets requires agreed valuation methodology — especially for illiquid tokens, DeFi positions, and staking rewards.
// FAQ
Cayman SPC: $30K-$60K setup. BVI: $20K-$40K. Luxembourg RAIF: $50K-$100K. Annual operations: $50K-$150K. Minimum viable AUM: $5M-$10M. Book a consultation for detailed budgeting.
Cayman SPC for global investors. Luxembourg RAIF for EU institutional. BVI for emerging managers. Singapore VCC for Asian focus. We recommend based on your investor base. Book a consultation.
In most jurisdictions, yes. The management company must be authorized. Options: Cayman CIMA registration, EU AIFM, MAS CMS license. We handle manager licensing. Book a consultation.
DeFi fund strategies (yield farming, LP provision) are fully compatible with proper fund structures. Operational and valuation challenges exist but are solvable. Book a consultation to discuss DeFi fund strategies.
Yes — many crypto funds accept BTC/ETH subscriptions. AML/KYC on crypto source of funds is required. Subscription in crypto, NAV in USD is common. Book a consultation.
// Related Solutions
Proper structure unlocks institutional capital. Book a consultation — 30 minutes, no obligation.