Compliance Champions: Perspectives from the UK

For our first episode in the Compliance Champions series, Delphine Forma, Head of Policy Europe at Solidus Labs, sits down with Charlotte Baker, UK Head of Compliance & MLRO at Bitstamp.

Charlotte shares her journey from banking and payments to the crypto industry, offering a unique perspective on compliance challenges. From her “proudly boring” approach to prioritizing security and compliance at Bitstamp to navigating the UK’s FCA registration process, Charlotte gives a candid look into what it takes to stay ahead in this dynamic industry.

Key topics covered in this episode include:

• The impact of the UK Financial Promotions Regime and what compliance entails
• Practical insights into FCA registration and how firms can streamline the process
• The complexities of the Travel Rule and how Bitstamp ensures smooth customer journeys
• How UK regulations are aligning with MiCA and what the future holds for crypto compliance
• Why industry collaboration is crucial for the growth and maturity of the crypto space