Add initial project structure and documentation files

- Created .gitignore to exclude sensitive files and directories.
- Added API documentation in API_DOCUMENTATION.md.
- Included deployment instructions in DEPLOYMENT.md.
- Established project structure documentation in PROJECT_STRUCTURE.md.
- Updated README.md with project status and team information.
- Added recommendations and status tracking documents.
- Introduced testing guidelines in TESTING.md.
- Set up CI workflow in .github/workflows/ci.yml.
- Created Dockerfile for backend and frontend setups.
- Added various service and utility files for backend functionality.
- Implemented frontend components and pages for user interface.
- Included mobile app structure and services.
- Established scripts for deployment across multiple chains.

docs/ASLE_Compliance_Mapping.md

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+# ASLE Compliance Mapping Document
+## ISO, ICC, SOC2, FATF, MiCA, SEC, FINMA, FCA Alignment Framework
+
+This document provides a comprehensive mapping of the Ali & Saum Liquidity Engine (ASLE) to global regulatory, security, and financial standards.
+
+---
+
+# 1. Compliance Overview
+ASLE supports **3 dynamic compliance modes**:
+- **Mode A: Regulated Financial Institution (FI)** — full ISO/ICC/FATF/SEC/MiCA alignment
+- **Mode B: Enterprise Fintech** — tiered KYC, moderate AML, SOC2-aligned controls
+- **Mode C: Decentralized/DeFi** — non-custodial, no KYC, ZK identity, minimal data retention
+
+... (see canvas for full text)