MiCA Masters: Building a Compliant and Resilient Crypto Exchange

We’re joined by Envis Begaj, Head of Compliance at Bitvavo, one of Europe’s largest european crypto exchanges and among the first to obtain a MiCA license from the Dutch regulator.

Hosted by Solidus Labs’ Head of Policy Europe, Delphine Forma, this conversation explores the operational and cultural transformation Bitvavo undertook to meet MiCA requirements, and how Envis’ TradFi background shaped a forward-thinking compliance strategy rooted in collaboration, proactivity, and long-term scalability.

You’ll hear Envis explain:

• How Bitvavo transitioned from registration to full MiCA license
• The importance of internal buy-in to compliance culture
• Tips on structuring admission committees and due diligence for token listings
• How they operationalize Travel Rule and Title VI (market abuse) readiness
• Lessons for engaging with the AFM and managing regulatory change at scale

“MiCA compliance isn’t a box-checking exercise, it’s a strategic transformation that sets the stage for secure, scalable, and harmonized growth across the EU.” – Envis Begaj