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In this episode of MiCA Masters, 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. 

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.

We’re joined by Ajinkya M. Tulpule, General Counsel and Authorized Manager at BitFlyer Europe! Ajinkya brings a wealth of experience in navigating the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape in the EU and globally. From Japan’s advanced crypto regulations to MiCA’s impact on European crypto markets, Ajinkya dives into Bitflyer’s approach to compliance, its unique competitive edge, and the future of crypto regulation.

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.

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!

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.

In the 3rd 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.

In the 2nd 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.

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.

A week and a half after the much-anticipated spot Bitcoin ETF was approved by the SEC and started trading, Solidus’ Co-founder Chen Arad sits down with three of the industry leaders who helped make it happen, for a report from trenches on how it finally got approved, what it means for crypto market integrity, and what’s next for the industry.

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.

In the latest episode of Solidus’ DACOM Digital podcast, Andrew Jacobson, VP and Head of Legal at 21Shares parent company 21.co, joins the show to discuss his transition from his past role as a regulator and enforcement attorney with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) to a leading crypto lawyer. Jacobson also 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.

21Shares’ rule change proposal to allow for the listing of a spot Bitcoin ETF is currently first in line for review by the U.S. SEC.

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. He discusses how his experiences growing up in corruption-ridden Madagascar fuelled his passion for regulatory and compliance work. He also explains how challenging it can be for young, crypto-native companies is to quickly adapt to new regulatory requirements. Rameloarison reflects on the French regulators’ progressive approach to regulation, which began with a risk-based methodology focused on anti-money laundering (AML), terrorism financing, and fraud prevention, and has since expanded to encompass market manipulation and consumer protection. Despite the complexity, Rameloarison’s leadership in compliance has helped Meria establish a positive reputation among regulators.

In this episode of the DACOM Digital podcast, 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. Beginning her career in investment banking, Draper shifted to the crypto industry five years ago and has since seen significant changes in the landscape, especially in terms of regulatory frameworks being applied to crypto. She discusses her decision to transition from banking to crypto, the initial challenges faced when starting a new business in a then-unregulated industry, and Bitvo’s commitment to operate within an anticipated regulatory framework even before it was established. Draper believes this early emphasis on regulation helped Bitvo transition smoothly as formal regulations came into effect in Canada. The discussion offers insights into Bitvo’s role in the market and its future plans in the rapidly evolving crypto industry.

Oasis Pro Market’s 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?

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.

From peer-to-peer music file sharing while working on a Limewire litigation case to becoming General Counsel at Aave, a decentralized open source protocol, Rebecca Rettig certainly knows about decentralization. Listen to Rebecca and Chen break down the concepts of true decentralization, smart contracts, and the balance of accessibility & risk in DeFi. 

In episode six of our pilot season we welcome Kate Goldman, Senior Policy Associate at Elliptic with Chen Arad, COO and Co-Founder at Solidus Labs

In episode five of our pilot season we welcome Graham Rodford, CEO and Co-Founder at Archax with Chen Arad, COO and Co-Founder at Solidus Labs

In episode four of our pilot season we welcome Ian Melhorn, Crypto and Blockchain Training Specialist at Circle with Chen Arad, COO and Co-Founder at Solidus Labs

In episode three of our pilot season we welcome Joshua Frank, Co-Founder and CEO at The Tie with Chen Arad, COO and Co-Founder at Solidus Labs

In episode two of of pilot season we welcome Damon Burk, Director of Business Development; Ventures, Fintech and Partnerships; Latin America at Visa with Chen Arad, COO and Co-Founder at Solidus Labs

In episode one of our pilot season we welcome Jamal Raees, Director, of Crypto Strategy at Wyre with Chen Arad, COO, and Co-Founder at Solidus Labs.