Aaron Glauberman

Aaron Glauberman is the Managing Director at LegalBison, where he specializes in regulatory architecture and licensing for digital asset projects in Poland and across the EU, as well as global markets. 

His expertise focuses on cross-border corporate structuring and the implementation of operational frameworks for regulated businesses. He leads LegalBison’s guidance on VASP and CASP authorizations, helping create the technical infrastructure that aligns with international compliance standards. Based on years of practitioner experience, he coordinates multi-disciplinary teams to deliver project-managed results across more than 50 jurisdictions worldwide. 

Aaron Glauberman is a primary advisor for cryptocurrency exchanges and payment infrastructure providers looking for global expansion. His work at LegalBison provides the architecture required for long-term growth in complex regulatory environments.

Professional Background and Industry Experience

Active in the digital asset sector since 2013, Aaron Glauberman has established an authoritative presence as a senior regulatory advisor. His career history includes:

• Firm Development: Leading LegalBison from its inception into an international firm with physical offices in Poland, Estonia, Bahrain, Costa Rica, Panama, and Malaysia;
• Full-cycle crypto licensing and launch: Guiding a European blockchain platform through full-cycle setup from initial token issuance (ITO) through VASP licensing, AML compliance program build, and crypto-friendly corporate banking, with ongoing regulatory support thereafter;
• EU market entry via shelf company acquisition: Advising a UK-based crypto payments provider on its EU market entry via the acquisition of an existing VASP-authorized entity, covering jurisdiction selection, share purchase structuring, compliance documentation, and post-launch regulatory reporting;
• Cross-border regulatory expansion: Supporting a North American crypto exchange in its European expansion, from jurisdiction selection and VASP registration through AML/KYC documentation and Terms and Conditions drafting, with the full launch completed within a single quarter;
• Jurisdictional structuring for cross-continental operations: Assisting the leading stablecoin on/off-ramp provider on the African continent with company formation and VASP registration in an EU jurisdiction, enabling cross-border digital asset transactions between Africa and global markets.

Areas of Regulatory and Compliance Proficiency

Aaron Glauberman helps companies set up their internal processes to stay compliant with licensing laws across every region. His focus is on:

• International Frameworks: Maintains deep expertise in the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and the Payment Services Directives (PSD2 and PSD3);
• Licensing Regimes: Assists with global Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) and Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorizations;
• Strategic Advisory: Evaluates regulatory burdens, banking accessibility, and operational feasibility for diverse business models, including centralized exchanges and electronic money institutions (EMIs).

Summary of practice focus in Poland

Aaron Glauberman’s work across Poland and the EU crypto licensing verticals involves guiding clients from initial jurisdictional assessment through entity setup, regulatory preparation, and ongoing compliance.

Each engagement follows a structured sequence: mapping the client’s business model against applicable frameworks, aligning operational architecture with licensing requirements, building the legal foundation, and managing the authorization process through to completion.

The approach is consistent across jurisdictions. LegalBison’s Polish presence provides the regulatory and corporate infrastructure that supports the delivery across the EU and into adjacent markets.

Distinguished Client Engagements

Aaron Glauberman oversees engagements for leading cryptocurrency exchanges and payment infrastructure platforms operating in the borderless digital economy. His scope of work includes:

• Major Exchanges: Oversight of engagements with tier-1 high-volume crypto exchange platforms;
• Financial Infrastructure: Advisory for institutional-grade providers in hundreds of countries worldwide;
• Complex Structuring Engagements: Structural support for cross-border VASP acquisition processes in the EU.

Industry Advocacy and Public Influence

Aaron Glauberman actively contributes to the global regulatory discourse. He regularly provides expert commentary and public educational initiatives.

• Bitcoin.com Collaboration: A co-author of MiCA Decoded, a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News that provides unique insights for crypto founders, builders, and investors;
• Professional Engagement: Gives public regulatory commentary on evolving licensing standards, including on his LinkedIn page and in the LegalBison blog;
• Institutional Memberships: Maintains active participation in international compliance and regulatory bodies.