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Solidus Labs 131 Episodes Jul 2, 2026

These podcast episodes are produced by Solidus Labs, the market integrity firm focused on protecting modern financial markets across crypto, digital assets, and TradFi. The goal is simple: clearer insight into market integrity today, and what it will take to build fair, resilient financial markets tomorrow.

Episodes

The Future of Payments and Digital Assets in Australia Jul 2, 2026 00:47:46 What does compliance look like when payments regulation, crypto licensing, and AML requirements are all changing at the same time?In the latest episode of Compliance Champions, Delphine Forma sits down with Hailey Shi, Legal Counsel at Manova, for a deep dive into Australia's rapidly evolving regulatory landscape and what it means for payment service providers, crypto businesses, and compliance pr
The Hub Model: How to License Smart Across Crypto and TradFi Jun 17, 2026 00:56:24 What does regulatory compliance look like when your business spans traditional finance, crypto assets, multiple jurisdictions, and evolving regulatory frameworks?In the latest episode of Compliance Champions, Delphine Forma sits down with Dimitar Manolchev, Managing Director of Regulatory Compliance at FXCM Group, for an in-depth discussion on building global licensing strategies across traditiona
Compliance Without Borders: Building a Global Crypto Framework Jun 10, 2026 01:01:44 In this episode of Compliance Champions, Delphine Forma, Head of Policy Europe at Solidus Labs, speaks with Johan Hetzel, Global Head of Compliance & Anti-Financial Crime at Luno — a leading crypto exchange operating across Africa, Europe, and Southeast Asia.They explore the practical realities of scaling compliance across multiple jurisdictions — from the principle-based framework in South Af
Inside New Zealand’s Crypto Regulatory Playbook (FMA Insights) May 20, 2026 01:01:44 Join Delphine Forma, Head of Policy Europe at Solidus Labs, as she sits down with Alan Crofts, Sarah Davidson, and Nelson Curry from the New Zealand Financial Markets Authority.They unpack how New Zealand regulates digital assets—from defining financial services and stablecoins to tackling scams, custody risks, DeFi, and market abuse. A practical, regulator-led deep dive into compliance expectatio
Why Japan Could Become Crypto’s Next Institutional Hub: Designing Compliance in a New Regulatory Era May 14, 2026 00:48:22 In this episode of Compliance Champions, Delphine Forma, Head of Policy Europe at Solidus Labs, sits down with Wise Wang, Head of Legal and Compliance at HashKey Japan.They explore how Japan’s regulatory approach to crypto is evolving, including the shift from a payment-based framework to a capital markets model. Wise shares insights into what these reforms mean for firms operating in Japan, from
From Investment Banking to DeFi: Inside SMBC Nikko’s Web3 Transformation May 5, 2026 00:35:14 In this episode of Compliance Champions, Delphine Forma speaks with Taisuke Isono, General Manager of the DeFi Technology Department at SMBC Nikko Securities, about how institutions are approaching decentralized finance, automation, and the future of financial marketsFrom automated market access to AML-driven design, this conversation unpacks how one of Japan’s leading financial institutions is br
Global Compliance Isn’t One Size Fits All Apr 1, 2026 00:55:45 In this episode of Compliance Champions, Delphine Forma speaks with Dianah Njeri Igati, Regional Head of Compliance APAC and Company Secretary at Pepperstone, about what it really takes to build compliance across multiple jurisdictions and market types. Dianah explains how Pepperstone approached its crypto launch in Australia, how she thinks about emerging versus developed markets, and why local c
Designing Crypto Compliance for Global Financial Institutions Apr 1, 2026 00:47:47 In this episode of Compliance Champions, Delphine Forma speaks with Deepthi Machavaram, Global Head of Digital Financial Crime Advisory at Morgan Stanley, about how large financial institutions are approaching digital asset risks. Deepthi explains how the industry has shifted from early curiosity to operational rigor, and what that means for building effective frameworks around crypto products, ve
Standardize the What, Localize the How: Scaling Global Compliance Apr 1, 2026 00:47:21 What does global compliance look like when your business spans multiple licenses, jurisdictions, products, and platforms?In the latest episode of Compliance Champions, Delphine Forma sits down with Joanna Frendo, Chief Risk Compliance Officer and Head of Compliance at Deriv, for a conversation packed with practical insight from more than 20 years in the field.They cover:• how to build a global com
Bringing Compliance On-Chain: The Future of Tokenized Real-World Assets Apr 1, 2026 00:52:42 In this episode of Compliance Champions, Delphine Forma speaks with Salman Banaei, General Counsel at Plume, about the rise of embedded compliance in blockchain infrastructure. They explore how Plume is integrating AML, sanctions screening, trade surveillance and transaction monitoring directly at the protocol and token levels to support real-world asset tokenization. The conversation dives into e
Tokenized Money and the Future of Global Payments Mar 25, 2026 00:59:26 What does blockchain adoption actually look like inside a global payments company?In this episode, Delphine Forma speaks with Sulaiman Javed, Senior Counsel at Mastercard, about the legal and strategic realities behind stablecoins, tokenized deposits, interoperability, and blockchain-based financial infrastructure.Key themes:• why integration is still the biggest challenge for institutions• how st
Inside Switzerland’s Crypto Regulation Shift Mar 23, 2026 00:34:58 Delphine Forma sits down with Mercedes Nieto, Chief Compliance Officer Europe and Head of Regulatory at Bitcoin Suisse, to explore how crypto firms navigate regulation across Switzerland and the EU. The conversation unpacks how Switzerland’s AML-focused SRO model works today and what firms can expect as FINMA licensing requirements evolve. Mercedes shares practical insights on preparing for MiCA,

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