Episodes
Daniel Taylor, Research and Policy Lead at Zumo, joins DACOM Digital to discuss MiCA’s groundbreaking sustainability requirements. From disclosure challenges to fostering innovation in renewable energy, this episode is packed with insights.
Published 12/03/24
Eoin Kearns, Head of Compliance, AML, and MLRO at MoonPay, unpacks the critical role compliance plays in the crypto industry. From navigating the complexities of MiCA to preparing for the EU’s Travel Rule, Eoin shares practical insights, challenges, and strategies for building a safer, more compliant digital asset ecosystem.
Published 11/27/24
Solidus Labs’ Delphine Forma sits down with Mario Hoessl-Neumann, General Counsel at One Trading to explore building Europe’s first regulated exchange for perpetual futures, navigating MiCA, and addressing market abuse challenges.
Published 11/25/24
For this special episode dedicated to Travel rule compliance and DORA, Delphine Forma sits down with Elsa Madrolle, General Manager for EMEA at VerifyVASP, to dive deep into the world of crypto compliance and regulation.
Published 11/19/24
Delphine Forma interviews Giovanni Cunti, CEO of Gate.MT, on Malta’s regulatory environment, MiCA compliance, and the future of stablecoins in Europe. Gain insights into Gate.MT’s journey to becoming a MiCA-compliant exchange and the challenges of operating in the regulated crypto space.
Published 11/14/24
Join Delphine Forma and Joao Vieira dos Santos, Legal Advisor at Portugal’s CMVM, as they discuss Portugal’s regulatory journey with MiCA, the future of DeFi and DAOs, and strategies for tackling market abuse in the crypto space. Gain insights into the intersection of crypto and regulation, as well as the challenges of implementing digital asset compliance in Europe.
Published 11/11/24
Mauro Halve, Head of Compliance at Amdax, joins DACOM Digital’s MiCA Masters series to discuss crypto compliance challenges and strategies. Discover Amdax’s compliance-first approach, their journey toward MiCA and DORA compliance, and Mauro’s insights into building trust and aligning with regulators in the crypto space.
Published 11/07/24
Delphine Forma, Solidus Labs’ Policy Lead, sits down with Marcus Molleskov, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Januar. Marcus shares his insights into the evolving landscape of crypto compliance and regulatory readiness under MiCA, as well as how his company is setting a new standard for payment infrastructure in the crypto industry. With a compliance-first mindset, Januar is playing a crucial role in bridging the gap between traditional finance and the digital asset world.
Published 11/05/24
Philipp Bohrn, of Regulatory Compliance and Public Affairs at Bitpanda, shares his experience navigating MiCA regulations and shaping the future of digital assets in Europe. He discusses regulatory challenges, market abuse frameworks, and Bitpanda’s efforts to set industry standards.
Published 10/23/24
Florian Pekler, Financial Innovation Supervisor at Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA), discusses Austria’s regulatory stance on crypto, MiCA implementation, and market integrity. Discover Austria’s proactive efforts in communicating with market participants and its strategy for handling the upcoming DORA and MiCA regulations.
Published 10/20/24
Delphine Forma speaks with Olena Zabrodska from 1inch Labs about DeFi compliance, the impact of MiCA, and shaping the future of decentralized finance. Discover the strategies being implemented to mitigate risks and the evolving role of regulation.
Published 10/17/24
Rosvaldas Krusna, Advisor to the Board at the Bank of Lithuania discusses how the bank is preparing for MiCA and the evolving regulatory landscape of crypto assets. Rosvaldas shares the lessons learned, the importance of international cooperation, and what the future holds for decentralized finance.
Published 10/13/24
In this episode of the MiCA Masters series, Delphine Forma sits down with Rossella Gancitano, Head of Compliance and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) at Binance Italy, to explore the crucial role of compliance in the rapidly evolving crypto industry. Rossella shares her journey from traditional finance to crypto, offering unique insights into how MiCA regulation will impact the sector.
Published 10/10/24
In the latest episode of the MiCA Masters series, Dorianne Spiteri, Chief Legal Officer at Chiliz Group, shares insights into Chiliz’s groundbreaking fan token initiative, the challenges of global regulation, and how the company is preparing for MiCA compliance.
Published 10/07/24
In this episode of MiCA Masters, Camille Pepos, Head of Fintech Supervision at MFSA, shares how Malta has been a leader in crypto regulation since 2017 and how they’re preparing for MiCA. Hear insights on regulatory challenges, DeFi, and AML from a national regulator’s perspective.
Published 09/28/24
In this episode of MiCA Masters, William Marshall from ESMA provides an in-depth look at how MiCA will shape crypto regulations in the EU, ESMA’s approach to DeFi and market abuse, and the role of ESMA in striking a balance between fostering innovation, investors protection, market integrity and financial stability.
Published 09/22/24
In this special DACOM Digital episode, Congressman Tom Emmer, Majority Whip of the U.S. House of Representatives, joins Solidus Labs Co-Founder and CXO Chen Arad for a fireside chat as part of DACOM New York 2024. Emmer shares his views on crypto legislation and whether it’s possible to provide clarity in 2024, the importance of non-partisanship, the ideological sources of his focus on crypto legislation, and why as important as this election is, it’s as important to come together afterwards...
Published 09/20/24
We’re joined by Ajinkya M. Tulpule, General Counsel and Authorized Manager at BitFlyer Europe! Ajinkya brings a wealth of experience in navigating the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape in the EU and globally. From Japan’s advanced crypto regulations to MiCA’s impact on European crypto markets, Ajinkya dives into Bitflyer’s approach to compliance, its unique competitive edge, and the future of crypto regulation.
Published 09/18/24
Peter Kerstens, Advisor at the European Commission, discusses the evolution of MiCA, the impact of crypto regulations in the EU, and the future of decentralized finance in our latest MiCA Masters episode.
Published 09/16/24
In Episode 5 of the MiCA Masters Series, Sophie Bowler, Group Chief Compliance Officer at Zodia Custody, discusses her experience in crypto compliance, the impact of MiCA, and how Zodia is addressing the challenges of the evolving regulatory environment. Don’t miss this insightful episode!
Published 09/11/24
Join us for Episode 4 of the MiCA Masters Series with Cecile Henry, Chief Compliance and Legal Officer at Meria and Deskcoin, as she shares her experiences in crypto compliance and MiCA preparation.
Published 09/09/24
In the 3rd episode of our MiCA Masters series, Andrea Pantaleo, Head of Crypto and Web3 at DLA Piper, breaks down the intricacies of reverse solicitation under MiCA. He provides essential guidance for non-EU firms on navigating compliance and strategic planning as they look to serve European clients.
Published 08/30/24
In the 2nd episode of our MiCA Masters series, Nick Wright, Chief Legal Officer at VALR, discusses how non-EU firms can navigate the regulatory landscape as they seek to serve European clients, providing key insights into VALR’s expansion into the European market and the broader impact of MiCA on global crypto regulation.
Published 08/30/24
In this first episode of our MiCA Master series, Tommaso Astazi from APCO discusses his role in shaping MiCA, the challenges of its implementation, and the future of blockchain regulation. Gain insights into navigating the evolving crypto regulatory landscape.
Published 08/27/24