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Patrick Aarikka of Kvarn Capital unpacks the compliance challenges of launching a meme coin under Title II, applying for a CASP license in Finland, and embedding compliance in a technology-first crypto startup. A must-listen for anyone facing MiCA head-on.

Justine Lamberger, Head of Legal at Swissborg, joins Delphine Forma to share a candid view of MiCA compliance in practice. From gap analyses to custody dilemmas and the role of regulators in shaping the future of crypto, Justine offers clear, experienced guidance and a few hard truths.

Laura Chaput, Head of Regulatory Compliance at Keyrock, joins Delphine Forma to discuss how one of Europe's largest market makers is preparing for MiCA. They explore DORA readiness, token due diligence, the evolving role of market makers, and how compliance can scale with decentralization.

Jérôme Prigent of BCB Group discusses the firm's MiCA application journey, compliance-first operations, and the future of stablecoins and regulation in Europe. A must-listen for crypto firms navigating regulatory waters.

Dejan Davidovic, Co-Founder and Chief Operating & Integrity Officer at Kriptomat, joins MiCA Masters to share why a compliance-first mindset is a competitive advantage. Learn how Kriptomat reduced fraud by over 90%, prepped for MiCA and DORA, and built trust in Eastern Europe's growing crypto market

Nelly Doudina Popoli, Head of Risk and Compliance - EU at Zebedee, joins host Delphine Forma to share practical tips for navigating MiCA licensing. From preparing internal frameworks to collaborating with regulators, Nelly shares how companies can turn compliance into a competitive advantage. Learn why early preparation, risk ownership, and cross-team collaboration are critical for success under MiCA and beyond.

Christine McAteer, Head of Financial Crime and Digital Compliance at SIX Exchange, speaks with Delphine Forma about Switzerland's evolving approach to crypto regulation. She discusses risk frameworks, surveillance tools, and how traditional finance is adapting to digital assets, all from the lens of one of the world's leading financial centers.

CNAD Director César Alejandro Córdov joins host Delphine Forma to discuss how El Salvador is building a thriving, regulated digital asset ecosystem, one license at a time. From tokenized real estate to travel rule enforcement, César shares a regulator's perspective on fostering innovation, maintaining integrity, and keeping bad actors out.

With a unique background as a former police firearms officer and nearly two decades in AML and fintech, Mark discusses what it takes to build resilient compliance frameworks, the real-world impact of financial crime, and the evolving criminal typologies targeting the crypto industry. He shares the critical role of communication with leadership, tips on effective investigations, and his outlook on AI, DeFi risks, and transaction monitoring under MiCA.

Priscilla Adams, Group Compliance Director at Bullish, joins Solidus Labs' Delphine Forma to unpack the challenges of building a compliance program across multiple jurisdictions. From Hong Kong to Gibraltar and Germany, Priscilla offers pragmatic insights into licensing, risk management, and market abuse detection. Tune in for an insightful conversation on balancing TradFi principles with crypto innovation.

Chimene Chung of EX.IO discusses navigating Hong Kong's strict crypto licensing regime, market abuse requirements, travel rule compliance, and more. Learn how EX.IO is building a fully regulated exchange in one of the toughest jurisdictions in crypto.

Explore how TokenSniffer detects crypto scams using blockchain transparency. Matt Bomhoff breaks down hard and soft rug pulls, scam patterns, and how investors can protect themselves. With over 1.2M scam tokens detected, TokenSniffer is setting new standards in fraud prevention. Learn how AI, regulators, and industry leaders are fighting back.

Corey Tang, Chief Compliance Officer at DFX Labs, dives into Hong Kong's crypto regulations, VATP licensing challenges, and market abuse detection. Learn how compliance professionals navigate evolving global frameworks.

Navigating the UK's Financial Promotion Regime is a major challenge for crypto firms. George Morris (Simmons & Simmons) and Carly Lowery (Gateway 21) break down the key compliance hurdles, exemptions, and regulatory expectations. 

Jugnu Verma, Head of Market and Trade Surveillance at BitMEX, discusses trade surveillance challenges in crypto. Learn about market manipulation, AI's role in compliance, and how BitMEX prevented $5M+ in fraud.

Delphine Forma talks with Amy Han, Head of Compliance APAC at BitGo, about Singapore's evolving regulatory landscape, licensing, compliance challenges, and industry collaboration. A must-listen for anyone in crypto compliance and market integrity!

Charlotte Baker, UK Head of Compliance & MLRO at Bitstamp discusses her path into crypto compliance, how Bitstamp prioritizes regulation and security, and breaks down key aspects of the UK's crypto regulatory environment, including the FCA's financial promotions regime and travel rule. 

CMIC Workstream on Countering Fraud series takes off with the first podcast with Julia Baranovskaya, Chief Compliance Officer at NDAX, who discusses how to spot scam crypto platforms. This episode focuses on identifying red flags, understanding crypto-specific scams, and the growing role of AI in scam activities. Learn practical tips and tools for fraud prevention, and how the crypto industry is coming together to strengthen market integrity.

Slovakia is taking a proactive approach to MiCA compliance and crypto regulation. In this episode of MiCA Masters, Peter Penzes, Head of Crypto-assets and Innovation Section at the National Bank of Slovakia, shares key insights on financial supervision, blockchain monitoring, and the future of digital asset regulation.

Erald Ghoos, CEO of OKX Europe, talks about how OKX became one of the first MiCA-licensed crypto firms. He shares the challenges, regulatory trends, and what's next for crypto compliance in Europe.

Julien Vallet, CEO & Co-Founder of Finst, talks about MiCA compliance, market abuse detection, and building safer crypto trading platforms.

In this episode of MiCA Masters, Marine Krasovska, Head of Fintech Supervision at the Bank of Latvia, joins Delphine Forma to discuss how Latvia is preparing for MiCA.

Delphine Forma chats with Michiel Van Tichelen, Head of Legal & Compliance at Kairon Labs, about MiCA, market making, and regulatory challenges in crypto. 

Staking is evolving fast, and compliance is becoming a critical factor in institutional adoption. In this episode of MiCA Masters, Delphine Forma sits down with Polin Pavlova, Compliance Lead at Kiln.

Anastasija Plotnikova, CEO & Founder of Fideum, discusses how crypto firms can prepare for MiCA, the challenges of AML & Travel Rule implementation, and the future of DeFi under regulation.

Delphine Forma sits down with Tamas Katona, Senior Policy Officer at the Central Bank of Hungary, to discuss how Hungary is preparing for MiCA implementation, the challenges of regulating crypto and DeFi, and the importance of open dialogue between regulators and industry players. 

Join Ana Carolina Carlos de Oliveira, Chief Compliance Officer at Venga, as she discusses how startups can lead with compliance, navigate MiCA regulations, and build trust in the crypto ecosystem.

Explore how Brazil's forward-thinking financial regulation is driving global crypto adoption in the latest episode of DACOM Digital with Commissioner Otto Lobo of CVM.

Oumou Ba, Head of Compliance at B2C2 Luxembourg, talks about navigating MiCA, market abuse compliance, and building trust in crypto. 

Discover how MiCA's best execution principles are reshaping institutional crypto trading in this MiCA Masters episode. Join Delphine Forma and Josh Peschko of Talos as they explore compliance strategies, infrastructure solutions, and the evolving global regulatory landscape.

Niels Lemmers, Head of Public Affairs at Flow Traders, delves into the regulatory nuances of MiCA for market makers, the challenges of bridging TradeFi and DeFi, and the importance of regulation for institutional adoption.

Andrea Vianelli, Global Lead L&C, AM, VC and Funds at Laser Digital, explores the nuances of market making, regulatory strategy, and emerging trends like tokenization in this compelling episode of MiCA Masters.

Delve into Fastex's MiCA readiness strategy with Vardan Khachatryan in our latest MiCA Masters episode. Learn how this innovative Web3 ecosystem is aligning with stringent global compliance standards while driving blockchain innovation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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 despite our differences.

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.