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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.

February 13, 2025

44 mins 49 secs

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.

February 11, 2025

46 mins 56 secs

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

February 6, 2025

40 mins 47 secs

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.

January 30, 2025

45 mins 43 secs

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

January 28, 2025

47 mins 28 secs

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.

January 23, 2025

39 mins 11 secs

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.

January 21, 2025

51 mins 12 secs

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.

January 17, 2025

37 mins 6 secs

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.

January 9, 2025

47 mins 46 secs

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.

January 8, 2025

54 mins 2 secs

Dive deep into the evolving world of crypto compliance with Oumou Ba, Head of Compliance at B2C2 Luxembourg. In this episode, Oumou shares her journey from traditional finance to crypto, the challenges of MiCA implementation, and her tips for navigating compliance in the ever-changing crypto regulatory landscape.

December 19, 2024

49 mins 43 secs

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.

39 mins 43 secs

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.

December 13, 2024

48 mins 4 secs

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.

December 10, 2024

47 mins 4 secs

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.

December 5, 2024

43 mins 47 secs

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.

December 3, 2024

38 mins 11 secs

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.

November 28, 2024

43 mins 11 secs

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.

November 26, 2024

44 mins 16 secs

Explore the latest MiCA Masters Podcast episode with Elsa Madrolle of VerifyVASP, discussing Travel Rule compliance, DORA, and crypto innovation.

November 20, 2024

47 mins 16 secs

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.

November 14, 2024

44 mins 40 secs

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.

November 12, 2024

46 mins 17 secs

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.

November 8, 2024

45 mins 35 secs

Tune in to our latest MiCA Masters episode featuring Marcus Molleskov, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Januar. Discover how Januar is navigating MiCA and other regulations, ensuring secure payment infrastructure for the digital asset industry across Europe.

November 6, 2024

46 mins 0 sec

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.

October 24, 2024

48 mins 34 secs

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.

October 22, 2024

35 mins 42 secs

Delphine Forma speaks with Olena Zadbroska 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.

October 18, 2024

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.

October 14, 2024

40 mins 4 secs

We’re joined by Rossella Gancitano, Head of Compliance and MLRO at Binance Italy. Rossella shares insights into the evolving role of compliance in shaping the crypto industry, preparing for MiCA regulation, and fostering a compliance culture.

October 11, 2024

26 mins 35 secs

In episode 10 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.

October 8, 2024

49 mins 52 secs

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.

September 30, 2024

50 mins 29 secs

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. 

September 24, 2024

49 mins 27 secs

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.

September 19, 2024

23 mins 13 secs

Ajinkya M. Tulpule, General Counsel at BitFlyer Europe, shares insights on MiCA compliance, crypto regulation in the EU, and Bitflyer’s competitive approach. Don’t miss this in-depth discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing the crypto industry.

September 19, 2024

37 mins 21 secs

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.

September 17, 2024

53 mins 23 secs

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!

September 12, 2024

49 mins 26 secs

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.

September 10, 2024

41 mins 30 secs

In the third 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.

September 5, 2024

42 mins 35 secs

In the second 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.

September 3, 2024

42 mins 24 secs

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.

August 28, 2024

49 mins 9 secs

In our latest DACOM Digital episode by Solidus Labs, we're exploring the exciting world of crypto with the recent Spot Bitcoin ETFs approval. This landmark event underscores the pivotal role of strategic partnerships and milestones in driving mainstream crypto adoption.

January 22, 2024

57 min 27 sec

In this episode, we sit down with Imogen Bester from Luno Global, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, to discuss the concrete challenges faced by cryptocurrency exchanges like Luno Global and how market surveillance solutions are playing a pivotal role in securing a more stable and secure crypto landscape.

October 5, 2023

24 min

Andrew Jacobson, VP and Head of Legal at 21Shares’ parent company 21.co speaks about 21Shares’ role as one of the leading crypto-native exchange traded fund (ETF) and product (ETP) issuers, shedding light on its ongoing effort to enable safe and regulated crypto trading.

July 27, 2023

Pamela Draper, the co-founder, CEO, and president of Bitvo, one of Canada’s oldest crypto platforms with a focus on regulation and safety, shares her journey from traditional finance to crypto.

June 20, 2023

In this episode of DACOM Digital, Rija Rameloarison, Chief Compliance and Legal Officer at Meria, shares insights into his journey from studying law and compliance in France to working at a leading regulated crypto platform.

July 14, 2023

Oasis Pro Markets CEO Pat LaVecchia joins DACOM Digital to discuss his journey from decades as a Wall Street heavyweight, through deep DeFi work advising MakerDAO on compliance to founding OPM in order to enable DeFi for institutions. LaVecchia speaks to Solidus Co-founder & COO Chen Arad about OPM’s recent oversubscribed funding round and what it means for institutional interest in crypto, the huge opportunity for further institutional adoption of DeFi, as well as the regulatory and operational challenges, and how OPM is solving them. And - what can crypto and DeFi learn from the early days of the internet?

39 min 33 sec

FTX Digital Markets’ CCO and MLRO, Jessica Murray, joins the most recent episode of DACOM Digital to share insights and best practices from her experience leading the compliance team for one of the world’s leading exchanges, how a career in education led her to compliance and discuss the impact FTX’s move to The Bahamas has on the local economy.

17 min 39 sec

From litigating early cases on peer-to-peer music file-sharing, to becoming General Counsel at Aave Companies, Rebecca Rettig is one of the leading thinkers on decentralized finance and crypto’s legal challenges. Tune in as she joins Chen Arad to break down key DeFi concepts, discuss Aave’s impact on the industry, and deep-dives into what the industry and regulators are thinking about the evolving balance between accessibility and risk in DeFi.

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Solidus’ Chen Arad discusses the latest bitcoin ETF rejection and what the industry can do to get approval along with Valkyrie’s COO and Cofounder Leah Wald.

June 30, 2023

28 min 31 sec

“The attitude that I hear from a lot of staffers and lobbyists on Capitol Hill is that the crypto industry comes in and presumes a certain amount of knowledge and respect. That is simply not how The Hill works.” Kate Goldman, Senior Policy Associate at leading blockchain analytics firm Elliptic joined Solidus’ Chen Arad to share insights from the trenches of crypto policy in Washington. ‍

May 18, 2022

Graham Rodford, Founder and CEO of Archax, sat down with Chen Arad to discuss the motives behind Archax’s insistence on regulation-first, what types of securities and crypto can be traded on the the platform today and will be tradable in the future, as well as the impacts and conclusions from Terra’s collapse on the crypto industry. 

May 18, 2022

Chen Arad, Co-Founder and COO of Solidus Labs and the host of the brand new DACOM Digital podcast, sat down with the Crypto and Blockchain Training Specialist of Circle, Ian Melhorn, to discuss Circle University, a new resource that will be launching soon with bitcoin, blockchain, and web3 learning resources, and the recent meltdown of the Terra ecosystem.

May 18, 2022

10 min 7 sec

“Hopefully the Terra/LUNA meltdown will inspire learning and optimization and bring more and better businesses into the space for crypto ratings or smart contract audits.” Joshua Frank , The Tie’s Co-Founder and CEO sat down with Solidus’ Chen Arad to discuss lessons that can be learned from the recent market turmoil, how good accessible data can help adoption, and what’s the connection between shabbat dinners and crypto.‍

May 18, 2022

11 min 4 sec

Damon Burk, Director of Business Development; Ventures, Fintech, and Partnerships LATAM for Visa joined Solidus’ Chen Arad to share how Visa’s crypto strategy has evolved, why crypto makes sense as a means of payment in so many parts of the world, the democratization of finance, and how Visa’ brand of integrity and trust can help digital assets grow into emerging markets.

May 18, 2022

19 min 18 sec

“Compliant regulatory developer tools are the best way to bring crypto to the next billion people. The Terra UST/LUNA debacle has highlighted the need for strong regulatory presence and an important framework for how you integrate around assets.” Jamal Raees, Director of Crypto Strategy at Wyre, joined Solidus’ Chen Arad at Permissionless in West Palm Beach to discuss Wyre’s recent $1.4 billion acquisition by Bolt, and how Wyre as the leading fiat onramp to crypto is providing critical tools and working across the industry to make the crypto ecosystem safe, accessible, regulated, and compliant.

May 18, 2022

7 min 5 sec