> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.theblockchainlibrary.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Virtual Asset Service Provider

> An entity providing specified virtual-asset exchange, transfer, custody, or related services under regulatory definitions.

# Virtual Asset Service Provider

An entity providing specified virtual-asset exchange, transfer, custody, or related services under regulatory definitions.

## Definition

An entity providing specified virtual-asset exchange, transfer, custody, or related services under regulatory definitions.

## Why it matters

Regulatory terms help explain compliance obligations surrounding digital assets and service providers.

## Related knowledge

* [Blockchain](/categories/blockchain) — term
* [Cryptography](/categories/cryptography) — term
* [Web3](/categories/web3) — term

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**Canonical knowledge ID:** `glossary:virtual-asset-service-provider`