MiCA Masters: Why we have Regulations

Delphine Forma sits down with Mark Taylor, Global Head of Financial Crime and MLRO at CEX.IO. With a background bridging law enforcement and crypto compliance, Mark offers a compelling perspective on the mission behind financial crime prevention in digital assets.

He shares how his experience as a UK police officer continues to shape his work in crypto, why understanding criminal typologies is essential, and what it takes to align teams across legal, compliance, product, and engineering in preparation for MiCA.

From transaction monitoring to market abuse detection and the ethics of AI in investigations, Mark doesn’t shy away from the hard truths. He also reflects on leadership, team culture, and why compliance officers should see themselves as part of a global defense system against organized crime.