Podcasts about travel rule

For episode 673 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Sukhdeep Bhogal, Co-Founder and CEO of Veera, an on-chain neobank built for everyday crypto users. He is a serial founder with three successful exits and a deep background in consumer and social technology, having scaled multiple startups to millions of users over the course of his career. Before Veera, Sukhdeep founded and led several consumer-facing platforms from inception through growth and exit, with a strong focus on product-led growth, community-driven adoption, and building intuitive experiences at scale. His work consistently bridges mainstream consumer design with emerging technologies. At Veera, Sukhdeep has led the company from zero to scale, shaping its product vision and expansion strategy while building a full-stack financial platform that removes friction for users entering crypto. Under his leadership, Veera has grown rapidly across markets, positioning itself at the intersection of consumer fintech and on-chain infrastructure.

For episode 672 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Michael Berman, Co-CEO of Tectonic Labs. Michael Berman is co-CEO of Tectonic Labs, where he drives operations and go-to-market strategy for the company's post-quantum cryptography solutions. With nearly two decades in enterprise software and SaaS, he specializes in building repeatable revenue engines, sharpening operational execution, and translating deep technical products into compelling commercial outcomes. Berman was an early team member at Eventbrite, where he scaled sales through the company's high-growth phase leading to its IPO. He later led strategic accounts at Salesforce, managing enterprise relationships and supporting expansion initiatives. He's also a serial entrepreneur with two successful exits, including the sale of a venture-backed company to a publicly traded acquirer. A graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business, Berman is recognized for operational rigor, M&A execution, and scaling growth in regulated, security-critical markets.

For episode 671 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Dave Sedacca, Lead & Director of Polkadot Capital Group.Dave Sedacca is the Lead of Polkadot Capital Group and currently sits as Director of Finance at Parity Technologies, the core development team behind Polkadot. He leads Parity's financial strategy, spanning treasury management, planning, and institutional engagement. A long-time believer in emerging tech and crypto, Dave has been actively involved in the space since 2017. Prior to joining Parity, he worked across multiple sectors, driving financial and commercial strategy. 

For episode 670 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Phil Fogel, CEO and Co-founder of Cork.DeFi has a $100B+ problem: you can't trade the risk. Insurance exists, but it's expensive, illiquid, and doesn't cover the economic chaos that actually wipes people out: depeg events, protocol runs, cascading liquidations etc. Phil Fogel, CEO and co-founder of Cork, backed by a16z crypto, Road Capital and more, explains that the system fails when risk is opaque and largely untradeable. Without tools to manage downside dynamically, stress compounds and volatility turns into contagion. Cork is his response. It is not insurance, but market-based risk infrastructure. By making risk programmable and tradable through swap tokens, participants can address stress before it cascades. Phil's broader perspective is about market structure. DeFi will not scale safely or attract institutions until risk management functions like a market rather than a promise. 

For episode 669 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Matt Carr, Managing Partner of QCI Partners.

For episode 667 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Kanny Lee, Co-founder and CEO of SecondSwap, the first issuer-approved secondary market for locked tokens. A veteran of fintech and digital assets, he brings over 20 years of experience across regulated finance, payments, and crypto infrastructure. He's led MAS-regulated firms including dtcpay and OSL Group, and held senior roles at EY, TransUnion, and Deloitte, advising global institutions on risk, compliance, and cyber forensics.Kanny is also a partner at Libra Capital, giving him a dual vantage point as both operator and investor in Web3. With formal certifications in anti-money laundering (ACAMS) and digital forensics (GIAC), he's widely regarded as a credible voice on token market structure, real-world asset liquidity, and the next generation of compliant crypto infrastructure.Join the waitlist for he only decentralized on-chain marketplace for trading locked tokens: https://t.me/Secondswapappbot?start=693a9dc7a9c1d4113e029589 

Coinmotion's CCO Jani Ultamo discusses MiCA licensing, DORA requirements, Travel Rule challenges, and market abuse obligations. Jani shares practical tips for compliance officers, insights from Finland's fast-track licensing process, and why regulatory clarity is everything for the future of crypto in Europe.

For episode 666 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Hazel Lee, Co-founder of BeatSwap.As blockchain technology expands beyond finance into the cultural content sector, the BeatSwap project is innovating the way intellectual property (IP) rights are distributed. In the traditional IP rights industry, copyright management is opaque and settlements are slow, creating inefficiencies that prevent creators, investors, and fans from fully reaping the benefits. To address these limitations, BeatSwap standardizes IP rights as real-world assets (RWA), offering a new value proposition where anyone can transparently own and trade them. BeatSwap bills itself as “the world’s first Web3 full-stack IP rights platform” and aims to implement the entire lifecycle of IP rights on the blockchain—from the creation stage and IP rights registration, to fan community participation, rights tokenization, and decentralized trading.

For episode 665 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Chris Zhu, CEO & Founder of Donut (Donut Browser). Donut Browser is the world’s first agentic crypto browser built for trading. It integrates signal discovery, risk analysis, strategy generation and on-chain execution directly at the browser layer, allowing users to go from idea to live trade without switching tools.Donut Labs raised $22M to build the first agentic AI crypto browser for traders. Investors include BITKRAFT, Makers Fund, HSG, Sky9 Capital, MPCi, Altos Ventures, Hack VC, and others, with support from leaders across Solana, Sui, Monad, Jupiter, Drift, and DeFi App. With more than 160K users in their waitlist, Donut will offer a full product suite including a Chrome extension, web app, mobile app, and a Chromium based browser.

Tobias Eberle and Felicitas Sicardi of VQF unpack Switzerland's unique SRO-based approach to crypto regulation. They dive into AML compliance, Travel Rule enforcement, audit requirements, and Switzerland's proposed shift toward full FINMA licensing for certain crypto firms.

For episode 664 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Michael Carbonara, a Florida-based entrepreneur, devoted family man, and steadfast advocate for individual liberty. With a proven track record in business and community leadership, he is committed to serving the people of Florida's 25th District. Seeking to represent the district, Carbonara's mission is to champion personal freedoms, foster innovation-driven economic growth, and support families and households across the region.

For episode 663 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by James Ashton, CEO of Gallaxia. Gallaxia is the world’s first player-owned blockchaingaming studio, co-owned by 50 of the world’s most influential gamers and creators. Collectively, these co-owners command more than 200 million followers and over 30 billion views, including some of the leading figures in PUBGM, CODM, and Fortnite. Their involvement marks the first time a blockchain ecosystem has brought globally recognized gaming talent in as true equity partners, giving Gallaxia unprecedented distribution and a built-in audience from day one.

For episode 662 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Mike Miglio, CEO and Founder of DEIN.DEIN, short for Decentralized Insurance Network, is a groundbreaking platform that offers permissionless, decentralized, and DAO-managed discretionary risk coverage. It is specifically designed to provide insurance for smart contracts, stablecoins, centralized exchanges, and other vital services within the DeFi ecosystem.  The platform allows users to purchase coverage for their funds, enabling them to safeguard their assets against potential losses caused by hacks, rug-pulls, or other exploits leading to permanent loss of funds. Additionally, DEIN empowers individuals to actively participate in the insurance process by allowing them to provide coverage and liquidity for various smart contracts, exchanges, or listed services in exchange for yield.

For episode 661 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Kam Punia, Founder and CEO of Pixion Games, the London based studio behind Fableborne and the $POWER ecosystem. He has more than a decade of experience in the games industry, including leadership roles at Konami where he helped drive Yu Gi Oh across digital, trading card and retail channels in Europe. Before starting Pixion Games, Kam scaled major gaming IP across digital and physical formats and later built a studio focused on fast session, skill based mobile titles. Under his leadership Pixion has raised funding, shipped multiple products, and hired talent from Riot, Blizzard, King and Ubisoft.

Jack Keung, Head of Compliance at HKDAX explores Hong Kong's rigorous crypto licensing framework, market abuse rules, Travel Rule implementation, and stablecoin oversight, plus tips for navigating the regulatory fast lane.

For episode 660 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Esra Ozturk, Head of Product at Luffa. Luffa is a next‑generation social operating system for the fan economy, giving creators ownership over their communities while allowing fans to turn attention into tangible value. The platform unifies wallet, messaging, loyalty, and engagement in a decentralized environment: fans earn rewards for actions like chatting, tipping, minting tokens, joining “SuperGroups,” and completing quests—forming a living fan graph with real‑world worth. Luffa emphasizes privacy and security: it is built with end‑to‑end enc ryption and zero centralized backups, and supports mnemonic‑based registration without requiring phone or email. Luffa runs on Endless Protocol, a decentralized AI‑enabled Web3 infrastructure. In 2025, Endless Web3 Genesis Cloud raised $110 million, reaching a $1 billion post‑money valuation. In the broader ecosystem, Luffa is positioned as a core application within Endless, helping bring community, creator tools, and interaction to life on top of the protocol.

For episode 659 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Vijit Katta, CEO & Co-founder of Tria. Vijit Katta is the CEO and Co-founder of Tria, with over a decade of experience across entrepreneurship, commercial strategy, and early-stage investing. He built Polygon's in-house accelerator, funding early-stage projects; founded a healthtech startup in Austria, and led commercial strategy for multiple 9-figure portfolios at GSK and AstraZeneca; he holds a CS degree from BITS Pilani and an MBA from INSEAD. Tria is a self-custodial neobank that unifies spending, trading, and earning across all chains — without bridges, gas, or custodians. Built for both humans and AI, Tria makes money programmable, enabling anyone or any agent to transact natively on-chain. Powered by its interoperability layer, BestPath AVS, Tria abstracts away the complexity of crypto to deliver instant, global, and autonomous finance. 

For episode 658 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Joe Rey & Oliver Fuselier of POPOLOGY.POPOLOGY® is the 21st century approach to media education and Citizen Journalism. A platform to aggregate all of your social portals, into a streaming and monetizable POPcast®, on the blockchain. Democratized internet broadcasting is POPOLOGY® Networks. You can even select your favorite fortune 500 brands to place into your curated media stream, called POPmercial® Sponsorships. Create, and earn POPtoken™ with a timeline of curated video assets from every indexing platform, up to 25 membership platforms into one robust restful API is the POPsphere™ workspace. Pinpoint your popularity, powered by artificial intelligence, and build a monetizable audience on your self-expression.

For episode 657 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Jack Cameron, Co-founder of CreatorFi.Jack Cameron is the Chief Business Officer and Chief Growth Officer at CreatorFi, where he leads growth strategy and develops brand partnerships across the creator economy. A serial entrepreneur with experience founding two companies, he brings deep media-industry expertise shaped by his work at WPP Media. Jack's background in scaling media solutions and navigating complex brand ecosystems informs his role in building CreatorFi's market presence and shaping its commercial vision. CreatorFi by Insomnia Labs is a fintech IP platform focused on advancing creative IP holders and unique opportunities for media financiers. By partnering with content creator companies, music catalog owners, and UGC developer studios in Roblox and Fortnite, CreatorFi provides direct access to creative IP cash flows in digital IP platforms such as YouTube, Roblox, Fortnite, and music.

For episode 656 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Adam Liposky, Co-Founder and CEO of Canopy Network.Adam is creating an auto-scaling Layer 1 designed to make launching and growing blockchains as simple as deployment. Before Canopy, Adam helped scale Pocket Network into a top decentralized infrastructure protocol, onboarding 40 plus chains and growing the network to over a billion daily relays. He previously founded and exited NachoNodes, a high-performance staking operation, and later led ecosystem growth at Moonbeam during one of the toughest market cycles.

For episode 655 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Annalea Sanders, Co-President and Board Officer for the Blockchain Security Standards Council (BSSC).The BSSC-Blockchain Security Standards Council-is the leading authority in blockchain security—setting the standards that power trust and confidence.When industry experts discuss blockchain security, not many consider nodes, but they should. If a node doesn't operate correctly, then the risks permeate and impact the whole network, and its users. As a result, experts are placing more importance on node operation standards as a critical part of blockchain industry standards. 

Matrixport's Christopher Liu unpacks how a billion-dollar digital asset platform navigates compliance across Singapore, Hong Kong, Switzerland, and beyond. From regulatory expectations to operational safeguards, Travel Rule pain points, and what it really means to build a risk-based compliance program, this is essential listening for compliance leads, founders, and regulators alike.

For episode 653 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Erik Balsbaugh, Executive Director of Open Frontier and Board Member Austin Campbell.Open Frontier is on a mission to promote responsible financial innovation while ensuring strong regulatory guardrails, countering Wall Street and big tech, and stopping bad actors. Finance is evolving, and progressive voices need a seat at the table.

For episode 652 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Justin Havins, the DeFi Ecosystem Lead for Katana Network.Katana puts users first: delivering higher real yields through concentrated liquidity, redistributed chain revenue, and productive bridged assets.

W „Odysei Wyborczej” Radia Wnet Krzysztof Skowroński poprowadził debatę poświęconą ustawie o rynku kryptoaktywów, zestawiając odmienne stanowiska dwóch ekspertów:prof. Krzysztofa Piecha – ekonomisty, profesora Uczelni Łazarskiego, dyrektora Centrum Technologii Blockchain;Michała Gromka – eksperta ds. przestępczości finansowej i kryptowalut, doradcy OBWE i Rady Europy.Punktem wyjścia była decyzja premiera Donalda Tuska, który – po wecie prezydenta Karola Nawrockiego – ponownie skierował do Sejmu ustawę o rynku kryptoaktywów, z apelem, by tym razem została podpisana. Skowroński zapowiedział „pojedynek dwóch ekspertów”, ale szybko okazało się, że to raczej spór o to, jak pogodzić bezpieczeństwo państwa z rozwojem polskiego rynku kryptowalut, niż klasyczne „za” i „przeciw”.„Dowcip premiera” i weto prezydentaProf. Piech od początku nie krył dystansu do ruchu rządu, który praktycznie bez zmian wraca z tym samym projektem, który kilka dni wcześniej zawetował prezydent.Taki ciekawy dowcip premier zrobił, bo jeśli byśmy przeczytali, z jakiego powodu pan prezydent zawetował ustawę – a te powody są znane, bo jest uzasadnienie na kilkanaście stron – to nic się nie zmieniło. Absolutnie nic. To, że prezydent czegoś nie wiedział, a teraz, jeśli zwróci się do premiera, to może się o tym dowiedzieć, nie zmienia w żaden sposób zarzutów, które już zostały przez prezydenta na piśmie zgłoszone– podkreśla.Z drugiej strony Michał Gromek przyznaje, że projekt jest daleki od ideału, ale widzi w nim konieczne narzędzie do walki z realną przestępczością.Absolutnie nie neguję, że są aspekty tej ustawy, które wymagają ulepszenia. Pytanie brzmi: czy możemy ją zaakceptować w takiej formie i potem nad nią pracować? (…) Wyzwania związane ze zwalczaniem przestępczości finansowej i tym, co dzieje się na rynku kryptowalut, są tak duże, że mamy obowiązek tę ustawę wprowadzić– argumentuje.Przypomina, że Polska jest ostatnim państwem w UE, które tak fundamentalne spory wokół MiCA (rozporządzenie w sprawie rynku kryptoaktywów w Unii Europejskiej) prowadzi dopiero w 2025 roku, podczas gdy dyskusje na poziomie europejskim ruszyły w 2018 r.Bezpieczeństwo kontra wolność rynkuGromek patrzy na ustawę przede wszystkim przez pryzmat bezpieczeństwa i walki z przestępczością finansową. Opowiada o własnych wizytach w kantorach kryptowalut w Polsce i innych krajach.Z własnego doświadczenia, chodząc do tych różnych podmiotów, w bluzie, mówiąc, że chciałbym kupić kryptowaluty za 50, 100, 150 zł, widzę, że w marginalnej części firm ktoś w ogóle pyta o dowód. Bardzo często podmioty, które oferują sprzedaż i zakup kryptowalut, nie mają żadnych narzędzi, żeby zweryfikować, czy przedstawiony dokument jest prawdziwy– relacjonuje.Jako przykład skali problemu przywołuje handel narkotykami przez komunikator Telegram.Mogę się założyć o swój motor, że można teraz w Google wpisać nazwę narkotyku, ‘Warszawa', ‘Telegram' i ‘portfel kryptowalut'. Wyskoczy bot, który pokaże, w jakiej dzielnicy mieszkasz. Wpłacasz na portfel krypto, po 30–40 minutach masz paczkę pod wskazanym drzewem– mówi, podkreślając, że nie jest to tylko polski problem, ale zjawisko paneuropejskie.Podsumowuje to mocnym porównaniem:„Dla wielu podmiotów to jest trochę tak, jakbyśmy mieli sprzedaż broni bez licencji. Biznes się cieszy, podatki wpływają, ale długoterminowo sprzedaż broni bez licencji jest czymś złym dla społeczeństwa”.Prof. Piech: ustawa łamie konstytucję, prawo unijne i dobija polski biznesProf. Piech nie dyskutuje z tym, że regulacje są potrzebne, ale kwestionuje konkretny kształt projektu forsowanego przez rząd.Po pierwsze wskazuje na zarzuty konstytucyjne:W tej ustawie łamana jest nasza konstytucja. Jeśli można czyjąś firmę zamknąć decyzją urzędniczą, bez realnej możliwości odwołania się do sądu, narusza to zasadę zaufania obywatela do państwa i ochronę własności. Jeśli już coś mamy, to tylko wyrokiem sądu można nam to odebrać– podkreśla.Po drugie – proporcjonalność kar i relację do prawa UE.Każdy kraj Unii miał wprowadzić podobne przepisy. Polska bardzo odstaje. Grożą nam skargi do Komisji Europejskiej i postępowania przed TSUE. Chodzi też o proporcjonalność: w innych krajach za drobne przewinienia są drobne kary, za poważne – wysokie. W naszym projekcie mamy głównie bardzo wysokie sankcje i rozwiązania karne, a nie administracyjne. Ta proporcjonalność, o którą chodzi Unii, nie jest zachowana– wylicza.Trzeci kluczowy zarzut to konkurencyjność.Firmy zagraniczne będą miały dużo łatwiejsze możliwości funkcjonowania w Polsce niż polskie. Opłaty będą czasami kilkukrotnie niższe, kontakt z nadzorem bardziej przewidywalny, reputacja nadzoru – lepsza. Racjonalnie rzecz biorąc, jedynym rozwiązaniem dla polskich firm staje się przeniesienie za granicę– mówi.Prof. Piech wskazuje na konkretne kierunki: Czechy, Słowację, Litwę, Słowenię, Maltę, Cypr, a także Niemcy – przywołując niemiecki system podatkowy, w którym sprzedaż kryptowalut po roku od nabycia nie generuje podatku dochodowego.Rynek już się przestawia. „Polskie” krypto ucieka z PolskiZ punktu widzenia Piecha, kluczowe jest to, że rynek nie czeka na decyzje polityków – firmy już dziś przygotowują się na życie poza polską jurysdykcją.Rozporządzenie MiCA już obowiązuje w Polsce, mimo że nie mamy ustawy. Część firm zagranicznych działa u nas legalnie, paszportując licencje z innych państw UE. Czy ustawa wejdzie w życie, czy nie – biznes kryptowalutowy i tak tu będzie obecny, bo jesteśmy w Unii Europejskiej– tłumaczy. Zwraca uwagę, że GIIF już dziś prowadzi kontrole i wykreśla podmioty z polskiego rejestru.Od 30 grudnia ubiegłego roku obowiązują Travel Rule i MiCA. Firmy muszą gromadzić dane o tym, kto dokonuje transakcji między kim a kim. GIIF z tych narzędzi korzysta – z rejestru wykreślono już ponad 300 podmiotów– zaznacza.Z jego perspektywy problemem nie jest brak regulacji, ale to, że nowa ustawa może dodatkowo utrudnić nadzór nad polskimi firmami.Jeśli polskie firmy przeniosą się pod inne nadzory w UE, nasze służby będą musiały prosić o informacje za pośrednictwem organów innych państw. To wydłuży proces, nie poprawi bezpieczeństwa. Nie widzę tu zysku – widzę realne ryzyko, że nadzorowane biznesy po prostu wyjdą z Polski– dodał.Gromek: bezpieczeństwo nie może być zakładnikiem sporu politycznegoMichał Gromek zgadza się, że ustawa nie jest doskonała i że wiele przepisów trzeba poprawić. Ale jego zdaniem dalsze przeciąganie procesu legislacyjnego jest równie groźne, a może nawet groźniejsze, niż przyjęcie wadliwego projektu i jego szybkie nowelizacje.Bezpieczeństwo stało się w tej debacie zakładnikiem. A nie powinno. Problemy są realne i znaczne w skali całej Unii Europejskiej. Widzę je codziennie, pracując z nadzorami i służbami. Musimy wreszcie dać im narzędzia– podkreśla. Przypomina też, że KNF, policja, GIIF i CBŚP były szkolone, ale bez właściwej ustawy ich możliwości są ograniczone.Nie mamy narzędzi, nie mamy pełnego nadzoru. Ustawa powinna być wdrożona w 2019, najpóźniej w 2021 roku. Opóźnienie to już cztery lata. Udajemy, że sobie radzimy. Ja się tak nie czuję – uważam, że nie jesteśmy w 100 proc. bezpieczni– mówi. Jednocześnie chwali część postulatów Piecha – choćby dotyczących wysokości opłat nadzorczych – wskazując, że w wielu punktach ich spojrzenia się uzupełniają, a nie wyklucz...

Hex Trust's Annette Lu breaks down Singapore's digital asset licensing regime, custody safeguards, Travel Rule enforcement, and how to scale compliance across APAC. From MAS expectations to the operational grind behind licensing, this episode is packed with practical insights for compliance leads, founders, and regulators alike.

Noah Perlman, Global Chief Compliance Officer at Binance, discusses what it takes to scale compliance in the world's largest crypto exchange. From AI-driven alert reduction and Travel Rule implementation to licensing in 22+ jurisdictions and balancing regulator expectations with innovation, this episode offers a rare look inside one of the most high-profile compliance roles in crypto.

Azariah Nukajam, Head of Regulation and Compliance (UK) at Gemini explores the UK's evolving crypto regulatory landscape. From AML registration and Travel Rule implementation to FinProm's UX impact and FCA's 2026 future licensing regime, Azariah offers a masterclass in compliance strategy, policy engagement, and what's ahead for crypto in the UK and beyond.

Grégoire Loustalet, avocat fiscaliste au sein du cabinet LWM Avocats (https://lwm-law.com/), nous explique quelles sont les possibilités pour réaliser une donation en crypto-actifs.Pour revoir les précédents épisodes avec Grégoire Loustalet :- Crédit lombard crypto : https://youtu.be/b8hXQtVGOO4- DAC8 et Travel Rule : https://youtu.be/siPsgZUICU8// ME CONTACTERJe m'appelle Gary Benezat, cofondateur de la stratégie DCY BTC Yield (https://dcy.capital), un fonds d'investissement market neutral sur Bitcoin. Travaillant dans l'industrie des crypto-actifs depuis 2018, j'ai créé en 2022 le podcast Crypto Coulisses, animé par l'envie de faire découvrir les coulisses de l'écosystème blockchain en donnant la parole aux plus grands experts du secteur.Vous pouvez me contacter :✉️ Par mail : gb@dcy.io

DAC8 et Travel Rule : la surveillance de vos crypto-actifs augmente avec les nouvelles réglementations en vigueur. On fait le point avec Grégoire Loustalet, avocat fiscaliste au sein du cabinet LWM Avocats (https://lwm-law.com/).Pour revoir l'épisode avec Grégoire Loustalet sur le crédit lombard crypto : https://youtu.be/b8hXQtVGOO4// ME CONTACTERJe m'appelle Gary Benezat, cofondateur de la stratégie DCY BTC Yield (https://dcy.capital), un fonds d'investissement market neutral sur Bitcoin. Travaillant dans l'industrie des crypto-actifs depuis 2018, j'ai créé en 2022 le podcast Crypto Coulisses, animé par l'envie de faire découvrir les coulisses de l'écosystème blockchain en donnant la parole aux plus grands experts du secteur.Vous pouvez me contacter :✉️ Par mail : gb@dcy.io

ECD's Nina Vukovic and Lawdecoded's Ilija Rilakovic unpack Serbia's crypto regime: licensing under the Digital Assets and AML laws, Central Bank vs. SEC roles, how ECD runs exchange/wallet/ATMs, Travel Rule implementation, streamlined security-token issuance, and where Serbian rules diverge from MiCA with concrete tips for CASPs operating in or entering Serbia.

Deepak Garg, CCO at M2, gives insights on what it takes to run a regulated digital asset platform in Abu Dhabi under FSRA oversight. From licensing and market abuse controls to Travel Rule compliance, DeFi risk management, and tax reporting readiness, this episode is packed with practical tips for compliance leaders.

Hercle's Alessio Capriati shares how his team is aligning people, processes, and priorities to meet MiCA head-on. From market abuse to AML, Travel Rule to internal audits, it all starts with knowing your risk and building from there.

Topman Mark Nuvelstijn vertrekt per direct bij Bitvavo. In een korte verklaring laat hij weten niet meer terug te keren naar het cryptoplatform dat hij mede oprichtte. Het vertrek volgt op onthullingen van Het Financieele Dagblad over het overtreden van anti-witwasregels. Daarnaast zou Nuvelstijn hebben geprofiteerd van handel met voorkennis, wat de druk op zijn positie aanzienlijk vergrootte. Bitvavo is een van de grootste spelers in Nederland en het vertrek van de CEO is daarom een belangrijk signaal binnen de sector. In de prijsanalyse zien we dat bitcoin al geruime tijd boven de grens van 100.000 euro blijft hangen. Sinds 8 mei beweegt de koers zijwaarts, maar bij nadere beschouwing valt op dat de toppen en bodems juist dalen. Vooral op de BTC/EUR-grafiek is dit patroon nog duidelijker zichtbaar, wat deels te maken heeft met de zwakke positie van de euro tegenover de dollar. Ook Tether komt ter sprake. Ondanks het feit dat de stablecoin sinds kort verboden is in Europa, blijft de totale marktwaarde van Tether de afgelopen maanden stijgen – met miljarden tegelijk. Opmerkelijk, want je zou verwachten dat een “verbod” zorgt voor afname. Die Europese regels – waaronder MiCAR, DORA en de Travel Rule – zorgen ervoor dat partijen flink aan de bak moeten. Mauro Halve bij Amdax, bevestigt dat zijn bedrijf inmiddels volledig compliant is. In Nederland kregen cryptobedrijven slechts zes maanden de tijd om zich aan te passen – een relatief korte overgangsperiode. Daarmee ligt de lat hoog: niet alle partijen zijn er op tijd klaar voor, en het is nog onduidelijk of dat dagen, weken of zelfs maanden gaat duren. Ook in andere landen zijn de verschillen in aanpak groot. Tot slot werpen we een korte blik op een nieuwe trend in de sector: tokenized stocks. Grote namen als J.P. Morgan, Robinhood, Kraken en Gemini stappen inmiddels in deze markt. Wat deze ontwikkeling inhoudt, en wat het betekent voor beleggers, bespreken we verderop in de podcast, samen met Fenna de Blaauw van Gemini. Gasten Mauro Halve Mathijs Rotteveel Links Het artikel in het FD Host Daniël Mol Redactie Wouter HoesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stanford Cardoz, VP of Compliance at BitOasis, joins Delphine Forma to unpack what it really means to be “compliance-first” in the MENA region. From VARA's granular marketing rules to the nuances of Travel Rule implementation, this episode is a masterclass in practical crypto regulation strategy.

In this episode, Ari Redbord, TRM's Global head of Policy, sits down with Kate Eyerman, Chief Compliance Officer at Blockchain.com, to unpack her unconventional path from the US State Department and Treasury to leading compliance in one of crypto's most dynamic environments.With deep experience in counter-terrorism financing and sanctions policy, Kate brings a policy-informed lens to navigating the evolving risks in the digital asset space.Kate and Ari explore the practical challenges of applying legacy financial compliance standards — like the Travel Rule — to blockchain-based finance, and how a strong foundation of AML and sanctions controls enables innovation. Kate also shares candid reflections on the shift from policy theory to operational reality and why public-private partnerships are more than buzzwords in today's crypto compliance landscape.From developing transaction monitoring protocols to evaluating emerging threats like AI-generated fraud, the emerging impact on AI on compliance and KYC, Kate emphasizes a risk-based approach rooted in mission-driven strategy. She also discusses the importance of educating policymakers, engaging with global regulators, and maintaining an agile compliance posture amid fast-moving technologies.And outside of compliance? Kate takes a risk-based approach to kayaking whitewater rivers — an apt metaphor for navigating crypto compliance in 2025.

Join hosts Rhea and Lee Harris from ATPI Travel as they break down real-time challenges in this episode of Crew Travel, your trusted source for global travel updates. From looming air traffic control strikes in France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, and Spain to Vietnam's extended visa waiver for Schengen countries, this episode dives into the realities impacting travel across the globe. We also discuss Delta Airlines' new international routes, upcoming US Real ID Act enforcement, and practical tips for crew flying to the Caribbean. Whether you're on rotation or heading out for a break, don't miss this vital briefing for crew mobility and international travel in 2025.

Harsha & Stephan discuss the challenges Bitcoin businesses face regarding regulation, particularly the tightening KYC and AML requirements. Harsha highlights the implications of these regulations on the Bitcoin ecosystem and the role of custodians. The discussion also touches on the evolving regulatory landscape, the impact of political administrations on crypto regulation, and the future of stablecoins. Harsha emphasizes the need for clarity in regulations and the importance of maintaining a balance between compliance and the freedom that Bitcoin offers. The conversation also highlights the challenges developers face in creating tools that respect user privacy while navigating regulatory landscapes. They conclude by exploring the potential future of Bitcoin upgrades and the importance of lobbying for less restrictive regulations to foster industry growth.Takeaways

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.

Avec l'entrée en application de MiCA, la Travel Rule fait également son entrée dans l'écosystème crypto européen. Visant à prévenir la criminalité financière, elle contraint les institutions financières à transmettre des informations sur l'expéditeur et le bénéficiaire lors de transactions. Précisions de Claire Balva, directrice stratégie de Deblock. -----------------------------------------------------------------------SMART TECH - Le magazine quotidien de l'innovationDans SMART TECH, l'actu du numérique et de l'innovation prend tout son sens. Chaque jour, des spécialistes décryptent les actualités, les tendances, et les enjeux soulevés par l'adoption des nouvelles technologies.

In this conversation, OpnState shares his journey from a disillusioned banker to a policy advisor focused on compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) laws. He discusses the complexities of financial regulations, the erosion of individual rights, and the impact of global standard-setting bodies like the FATF on national sovereignty. OpnState emphasizes the presumption of guilt in financial transactions and the challenges posed by compliance culture, while also addressing the future of self-hosted wallets and the potential for pushback against globalist interests.  Stephan & OpnState also discuss the dangers of delegating self-sovereignty to political figures and the compliance mindset that has permeated society. There is a need to explore cultural change, legal and political paths to challenge the FATF, and the importance of creating alternative systems; this could be achieved through individual responsibility. Takeaways

In this episode, we dive into the world of Bitcoin, privacy, and open-source tools. We kick off with a light-hearted discussion about New Year's celebrations and personal resolutions, including a candid chat about alcohol consumption and lifestyle changes. The conversation then shifts to the latest updates in the Bitcoin ecosystem, including the travel rule's impact on privacy and the IRS's new regulations on non-custodial trading services.AOBHappy New YearResolutions?Finally update Start9 driveBitcoiner Guide onion is backNew show with SethMax LightningNEWSEU travel rule updates in 2025US Treasury finalizes its 'broker rule'Tether pumps $775m into RumbleFoundry returns 8 BTC in fat finger fee incidentTangem fixes bug exposing user private keysUPDATES/RELEASESNunchuk launches beta version of Taproot multisigSeedHammer 2 releaseBTCEED releaseBitcoin Safe betaBlockstream announces Jade plusBTCPay v2.0.5RaspiBlitz v1.11.4SeedSigner v0.8.5 rc1Dojo v1.26.1Sentinel 5.1.1Zeus v0.9.4Live Wallet v1.0.0LN Proxy now supports blinded pathsBull Bitcoin integrates PayJoin v2Satsie PayJoin bookletNext block fee estimatorIMPORTANT LINKS https://freesamourai.comhttps://p2prights.org/donate.htmlhttps://ungovernablemisfits.comVALUE FOR VALUEThanks for listening you Ungovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.TIME:- create fountain clips for the show- create a meetup- help boost the signal on social mediaTALENT:- create ungovernable misfit inspired art, animation or music- design or implement some software that can make the podcast better- use whatever talents you have to make a contribution to the show!TREASURE:- BOOST IT OR STREAM SATS on the Podcasting 2.0 apps @ https://podcastapps.com- DONATE via Paynym @ https://paynym.rs/+misfit- DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ugmf- BUY SOME CLOTHING @ https://ungovernablemisfits.com/store/- BUY SOME ART!! @ https://ungovernablemisfits.com/art-gallery/FOUNDATIONhttps://foundation.xyz/ungovernableFoundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today's tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can't be evil”.Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show!Use code: Ungovernable for $10 off of your purchaseCAKE WALLEThttps://cakewallet.comCake Wallet is an open-source, non-custodial wallet available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Linux.Features:- Built-in Exchange: Swap easily between Bitcoin and Monero.- User-Friendly: Simple interface for all users.Monero Users:- Batch Transactions: Send multiple payments at once.- Faster Syncing: Optimized syncing via specified restore heights- Proxy Support: Enhance privacy with proxy node options.Bitcoin Users:- Coin Control: Manage your transactions effectively.- Silent Payments: Static bitcoin addresses- Batch Transactions: Streamline your payment process.Thank you Cake Wallet for sponsoring the show!(00:00:00) INTRO(00:00:57) THANK YOU FOUNDATION(00:01:38) THANK YOU CAKE WALLET(00:02:43) How Was Your Holidays Mate?(00:12:49) Monero Monthly Debut(00:16:02) Great To Have Seth!(00:21:47) NEWS(00:21:55) Travel Rule is Back(00:27:05) IRS Requires Non-Custodial Services To Report Information(00:30:31) Tether Invests in Rumble(00:34:14) Foundry Returns 8 BTC Fee(00:37:46) Tangem Exposes User Private Keys(00:40:10) BOOSTS(00:55:25) UPDATES & RELEASES(00:55:29) Nunchuk Launches Taproot Multisig(00:57:47) Seedhammer II(01:03:25) BTCEED(01:04:34) Bitcoin Safe(01:06:43) Jade Plus (01:10:21) BTCPayserver 2.0.5(01:11:05) Raspiblitz!(01:11:48) Seed Signer 0.8.5(01:12:49) Dojo 1.26.1(01:13:03) Sentinel 5.1.1(01:13:53) Zeus(01:14:58) Chainspying with Live Wallet 1.0(01:16:15) LN Proxy Support Blinded Paths(01:19:26) Bull Bitcoin Integrates Payjoin V2(01:21:49) Satsie's Payjoin Booklet(01:22:43) New Nextblock By Cypherpunk Tools(01:23:35) QUESTIONS

Emeka Mgbenu (Eh-meh-kah Mig-beh-nu), Senior Product Manager at Sumsub   As a Senior Product Manager at Sumsub, Emeka is responsible for delivering sustainable, innovation-driven products tailored for crypto, web3, and blockchain companies. He has over 5 years of experience in finance in crypto, building products for a variety of use cases, such as banking, savings, lending, payments, crypto, and compliance. Emeka holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Covenant University. He currently lives in London, UK.   Sumsub Travel Rule Course: https://sumsub.com/courses/sumsub-learning-center-travel-rule-compliance-course/   Full list of Sumsub courses available: https://sumsub.com/courses/   Sumsub 2024 Fraud Report: https://sumsub.com/fraud-report-2024/?utm_source=newswire&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=fraud-report_2024 Check out Crypto Hipster's Top 100 podcast ranking for 2024: https://blog.feedspot.com/cryptocurrency_podcasts/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

Doneer aan Akka's Ganzenparadijs! Er ligt een heerlijk dikke kerstaflevering op jullie te wachten. Om te beginnen beantwoorden we vragen van luisteraars: hoe zit het met de travel rule en moet je je bitcoin gebruiken om een huis te kopen? Daarna gaan we de bookmarks in. Hoe gaat het met de strategic bitcoin reserve in de VS? En moeten we dat in Nederland ook doen? Daarna hebben we het over Microstrategy, het Lollapooza effect en het IMF en El Salvador. En alsof dat nog niet genoeg is sluiten we af met een dikke marktupdate. Veel luisterplezier! Kom naar de meetup! Probeer Bitcoin Alpha 2 weken gratis! Satoshi Radio wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door: Amdax, Watson Law, HVK Stevens en onze hoofdsponsor Bitvavo. Timestamps (00:00:00) Welkom en Podcast Introductie (00:22:00) Hoe zit het met de Travel Rule? (00:33:00) Bitcoin verkopen voor aankoop huis? (00:48:00) Bookmark van Peter: Long term holders hebben wél verkocht (00:50:00) Bookmark van Peter: Update over de Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (01:10:00) Bookmark van Peter (01:15:00) Bookmark van Bart: Het omgedraaide paard van Troje (01:21:00) Bookmark van Bert: MSRT to enter NASDAQ100 (01:27:00) Bookmark van Bert: SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw will not be renominated (01:31:00) Bookmark van Bert: Tether invests in StablR to promote stablecoin adoption in Europe (01:40:00) Bookmark van Bert: IMF Reaches Agreement with El Salvador (01:44:00) Bookmark van Peter: Het Lollapalooza-effect (01:52:00) Marktupdate (02:21:25) Einde Bookmarks Bert:IMF Reaches Agreement with El SalvadorSEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw will not be renominatedTether invests in StablR to promote stablecoin adoption in EuropeMSTR to enter Nasdaq-100 Bart:Soap rondom Genesis en Bitvavo komt ten eindeThere is no guarantee that Bitcoin's 21 million supply cap will not be changed.Het omgedraaide paard van TrojeEen nieuwe “blocksize war” dient zich aan… of niet?Eric Wall: the window is closingBunq ondervraagt klant na online kritiek Peter:De Fed mag geen bitcoin bezittenDavid Bailey: Dat is ook niet te bedoelingNic Carter: “strategic reserve is een slecht idee”SBR draft van het bitcoin policy instituteHet Lollapalooza-effectEerste MiCA-licentie een feit (?)Ook Long-Term Holders verkopen gewoon

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.

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.

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The Travel Rule has recently seen regulatory implementations in various jurisdictions, but are VASPs complying?   In this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) gets that answer and many more from Alice Nawfal, who co-founded and is acting COO of one of the leading Travel Rule solutions, Notabene. Alice shares her origins working in the decentralized identity space and how she ventured into the intricacies of Travel Rule compliance and the evolving regulatory landscape. Alice talks about the  challenges in creating solutions  for seamless cross-border transactions, while highlighting  how regulatory clarity, like the EU's MiCA, is poised to revolutionize institutional trust and compliance in the crypto world. The conversation also focuses on self-hosted wallets and counterparty risk assessments in the crypto space, while offering insights into how the interoperability challenges for travel rule solutions can be solved.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Alice's journey from getting a MBA, going through YC and ending up in decentralized identity  4 | How to solve the identification problem using a trustless decentralized approach 8 | How does Notabene approach decentralized ID and what is the Travel Rule 12 | Has Travel Rule adoption improved over the last 2 years?  16 | The major impact on the Travel Rule on crypto transactions  22 | Facilitating real-time counterparty risk checks for secure transactions 28 | Proof of ownership for self-hosted wallets to solve for EU Transfer Rule requirements 33 | Solving interoperability challenges in the Travel Rule industry  Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Notabene: The ONLY Pre-Transaction Travel Rule Solution Report: The State of Crypto Travel Rule Compliance Report 2024 (Available Now) Training: Notabene Academy: Curated learning resources designed to help accelerate your success as a Travel Rule Compliance expert Announcement: European Blockchain Convention (EBC2024): Join Notabene Team in Barcelona Blog: How Can VASPs Ensure Travel Rule Compliance During Transactions With Self-Hosted Wallets? Blog: 2024 Crypto Crime Mid-year Update Part 1: Cybercrime Climbs as Exchange Thieves and Ransomware Attackers Grow Bolder Blog: MiCA's Stablecoin Regime and Its Remaining Challenges: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Tik Tok: Building trust in #blockchains among people, businesses, and governments Telegram: Chainalysis on Telegram Speakers on today's episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis)  Alice Nawfal (Co-Founder & COO, Notabene) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material.  Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company. 

In the latest episode in my ‘From Risk to Rescue' series, I discuss what MICA is, some of its benefits, and why I think the cons outweigh the pros.  If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review! My mission is to help and support as many FinTech startups as possible, and when you leave a positive review, more people can find this podcast and help their companies! If you are on Apple, just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and tell me what your favorite part of the podcast is.    Today's episode: [00:47] An overview of today's focal topic. [00:57] The most commonly-cited MICA benefits.  [02:09] What MICA is. [02:56] Why I am not a fan of the Travel Rule. [03:47] My concern with the way lawmakers value crypto.  [04:58] Some of the MICA requirements for stablecoin issuers that I disagree with. [07:34] The story of Luna's stablecoin collapse.  [08:40] The biggest issues with the current financial system.  [10:47] The main purpose of MICA.  [11:12] Negative outcomes that MICA is likely to cause.    Show links: Interested in FinTech compliance? - consider investing in the FinTech Compliance Self-Starter Package! I would love to invite you to sign up for my newsletter. If you are interested, please click here.

From the Bitlicense to OFAC Sanctions, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) and guest Valerie-Leila Jaber (Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering, Coinbase) cover it all on this episode of Public Key. Valerie-Leila highlights the importance of compliance in the crypto industry and the impact of regulations, such as the Patriot Act, when it first came out and how they parallel the current regulatory landscape in crypto.  She provides insights into Coinbase's focus on setting global minimum standards and their involvement in initiatives like TRUST for Travel Rule compliance, BASE their layer 2 blockchain and their new wallet releases. Valerie also touches on the topics of sanctions, Coinbase's noncustodial wallet, and the company's role as custodian in the Bitcoin spot ETFs. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Valerie's interest in crypto and experience in traditional finance  4 | Technology shifts and challenges in implementing AML regulations 7 | The variation in Crypto AML regulations across different countries 9 | Coinbase's involvement in the TRUST initiative and BASE, its Layer 2 blockchain   12 | The usefulness of receiving crypto addresses from OFAC for compliance purposes  15 | Discussion on the Coinbase Wallet and its position within the AML department   18 | The challenges and benefits of multiple state-level regulatory frameworks for crypto 20 | The role of Coinbase's compliance program in being selected as a custodian for many  ETFs  22 | Excitement for the year ahead in terms of legislation, market buoyancy, and international developments   Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Coinbase is the safest place to buy, sell, and manage crypto. Blog: Coinbase obtains registration as a Restricted Dealer in Canada Blog: Evolving wallets to bring a billion users onchain Blog:  Momentous approvals: spot ETFs to usher in bitcoin's next chapter and diversified long-term growth Registration: Digital premiere of Links 2024 (NYC Main Stage Content and more - Register Now!) Blog: OFAC and Department of State Sanction Nearly 300 Individuals and Entities Involved in Russia's War Machine, One Known to Have Accepted Crypto YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Tik Tok: Building trust in #blockchains among people, businesses, and governments. Telegram: Chainalysis on Telegram Speakers on today's episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis)  Valerie-Leila Jaber (Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering, Coinbase) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material.  Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.