The Problem
The crypto industry operates in a regulatory gray zone. Traders, founders, and investors face constant questions:
- Is this token a security?
- Does this project comply with CFTC derivatives rules?
- Are AML procedures adequate?
- What’s my real regulatory risk exposure?
Most compliance tools are:
- Expensive ($10K+ annual subscriptions)
- Designed for enterprises, not individuals
- Black boxes with no transparency
- Inaccessible to retail participants
The Solution: RegShield
RegShield is a Google Sheets-based compliance scanner that evaluates crypto projects across 50 regulatory controls:
📋 Control Domains:
- SEC Securities (10 controls) – Howey test, registration exemptions, transfer restrictions
- CFTC Derivatives (8 controls) – Margin trading, swap dealer obligations, position limits
- AML/KYC (10 controls) – Program documentation, SAR procedures, CDD implementation
- Market Integrity (7 controls) – Manipulation prohibitions, custody standards, audits
- Governance (5 controls) – Decentralization, transparency, token voting
🎯 How It Works:
- Create a scan entry (wallet address or token contract)
- Assess controls using PASS/FAIL/N/A dropdowns
- System auto-calculates risk scores
- Review color-coded verdict: GREEN/YELLOW/RED
Why It Matters
RegShield democratizes compliance intelligence. Whether you’re:
- A retail trader evaluating a new altcoin
- A founder building a DeFi protocol
- A VC doing due diligence
- A compliance professional conducting audits
- now we have a structured framework for regulatory risk assessment.
V1 Features:
✅ 50 regulatory controls across 5 domains
✅ Automated risk scoring formulas
✅ Color-coded risk verdicts
✅ Error detection and validation
✅ Complete usage documentation
✅ 100% free and open-access
What’s Next
This is V1 – a manual assessment tool. I’m exploring:
- V2: Integration with blockchain APIs (Etherscan, CoinGecko)
- V3: Real-time monitoring and alerts
- V4: AI-powered control assessment recommendations
But first, I need feedback from the community.
Get Involved
RegShield is open for testing. I am offering a complete assesment for free for the first 5 professionals. email @drdefi
Email: dr.defi@drdefi
I’m looking for feedback from compliance experts, founders, and traders. What controls am I missing? What features would make this more useful?
Let’s build better compliance infrastructure for crypto – together.
About the Author:
Jason Burr (Dr. DeFi) | Fintech Regulation Educator | Building compliance tools for the crypto community, and exploring better way’s to make our money work for us.