Setting the Standard
The TrustCrypto Institute is a UK-based professional body that develops standards, publishes frameworks, and administers assessment-led certification for cryptoasset advisory and compliance professionals.
To raise the professional baseline for cryptoasset advice and compliance by publishing clear standards, maintaining rigorous assessment, and providing independent educational resources.
The Institute operates independently of any exchange, brokerage, or advisory firm. Our programmes are funded by exam and certification fees. We do not accept commissions, referral payments, or performance-based compensation.
How We Operate
Every decision at the Institute is guided by four principles established at founding.
Standards Before Certification
Every certification programme begins with a published standard. We define the competencies, disclosures, and governance expectations before writing a single exam question. The standard is the product; the exam validates adherence to it.
Assessment Integrity
Examinations are proctored, time-limited, and mapped to published learning outcomes. Question banks are audited for accuracy, fairness, and alignment with current regulatory expectations. Pass rates are not inflated.
Full Transparency
Syllabi, exam policies, grading methodology, and professional standards are published in full. Candidates know exactly what is assessed and how. We do not gate-keep the criteria behind a paywall.
Independence
The Institute has no commercial relationship with any exchange, brokerage, fund, or advisory firm. Content and assessments are developed without external influence. Our only incentive is the credibility of the credential.
Three Pillars of the Institute
Professional Certification
Two assessment-led programmes designed for different professional paths in the cryptoasset space.
Published Standards & Frameworks
Open-access professional standards covering disclosure requirements, documentation methodology, risk communication, and governance expectations for crypto advisory practice.
- Advisory disclosure checklists
- Risk documentation frameworks
- Compliance process templates
Market Intelligence & Research
Independent analysis of the UK cryptoasset landscape, drawing from FCA data, enforcement actions, and regulatory developments to inform both professionals and investors.
- Annual UK Advisory Landscape Report
- Regulatory analysis and commentary
- Educational articles and guides
Assessment & Quality Assurance
The credibility of a professional credential depends entirely on the integrity of its assessment process.
- Questions mapped to published learning outcomes and domain weightings
- Regular audits for accuracy, fairness, and regulatory currency
- Item analysis to identify and replace weak or ambiguous questions
- Difficulty calibration aligned to professional competency expectations
- Remote proctoring with identity verification and session recording
- Time-limited assessments with randomised question delivery
- Published pass criteria and transparent grading methodology
- Formal appeals and accommodations process
All governance documents are published and accessible prior to enrolment. Candidates are expected to review these policies before sitting an examination.
Built for Professionals
The Institute serves individuals and teams who require a structured, standards-based approach to cryptoasset knowledge and professional practice.
Financial advisors, wealth managers, and client-facing professionals integrating cryptoassets into advisory practice with proper disclosure and suitability frameworks.
Compliance officers, risk managers, and operations staff responsible for governance, regulatory alignment, and internal controls related to cryptoasset activities.
Organisations building internal capability in cryptoasset services, seeking a consistent professional baseline for teams and a framework for competency assessment.
Why Standards Matter Now
The UK is implementing its most comprehensive cryptoasset regulatory framework to date. The Financial Conduct Authority's new regime — expected to be fully operational by October 2027 — introduces regulated activities, market abuse rules, and prudential requirements for cryptoasset firms.
For professionals working in advisory, compliance, or operational roles, the gap between current practice and the incoming regulatory standard is significant. The Institute's programmes are designed to help close that gap with structured, assessment-verified education.
Explore the Institute
Review our published standards, explore certification programmes, or read our latest research.