Solidus Labs
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
Controlled Openness: Inside Cambodia's Digital Asset Regulatory Framework
In this episode of Compliance Champions, Delphine Forma, Head of Policy Europe and APAC at Solidus Labs, speaks with Dr. Vin Pheakdey, Deputy Director General and Chair of the FinTech Working Group at the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia.They explore how Cambodia has transformed its approach to digital assets — from restricting unlicensed crypto activity in 2018 to establishing a form
Regulatory Reporting at Scale: Inside Bitpanda's Compliance Engine
In this episode of Compliance Champions, Delphine Forma, Head of Policy Europe at Solidus Labs, speaks with Philipp Ringel, Team Lead for Regulatory Reporting at Bitpanda — one of Europe's largest and most licensed crypto platforms.They explore what regulatory reporting really involves at scale, including how Bitpanda manages over 100 reports across multiple licenses and regulatory frameworks. Phi
The Endgame: Inside a Crypto Wind-Down Under MiCA
What does it actually take to wind down a crypto exchange responsibly?Following the withdrawal of Kriptomat's MiCA application, Delphine Forma speaks with Dejan Davidovič about one of the least discussed areas of crypto compliance: how to close a regulated business while continuing to protect customers and meet regulatory expectations.Together they explore how Kriptomat designed its wind-down stra
The Future of Payments and Digital Assets in Australia
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
Scaling a Crypto Startup into a Regulated Global Player
In this episode of Solidus Labs Compliance Champions, Delphine Forma sits down with Miguel Angel Zapatero, General Counsel at Crossmint, to explore what it takes to build a regulated stablecoin infrastructure company across jurisdictions.Miguel shares Crossmint’s journey from NFT infrastructure into stablecoin payments, including how the company approached its MiCA authorization in Spain, how PSD2
The Hidden Complexity of Crypto Tax Reporting: Navigating CARF, CRS & FATCA
Jessalyn Dean explains how CARF, CRS, and FATCA overlap and why crypto firms can’t treat tax reporting as a standalone compliance exercise.
From Mt. Gox to Global Licensing: 12 Years in Crypto Compliance
Serhii Mokhniev of Capital.com joins Delphine Forma to discuss MiCA licensing, crypto compliance strategy, and what TradFi still gets wrong about digital assets.
Winning the Long Game: The Compliance Strategy Behind Fipto
Fipto Co-Founder Bertrand Godin on building stablecoin payments for corporates, dual licensing, automation, and compliance-first growth under MiCA.
Inside the Mind of a Market Maker’s MLRO
GSR’s UK MLRO Dayna Bordin on sanctions risk, monitoring high-volume trading, SAR quality, token diligence, and evolving UK crypto rules.
Japan’s Crypto Regulatory Shift: Insights from the Financial Services Agency
JFSA’s Katsuya Terai on Japan’s crypto shift toward FIEA, upcoming disclosure rules, stablecoin pathways, and insider trading plans.
Building Bitcoin Capital Markets: Licensing, Compliance, and Crypto’s Next Frontier
Alfonso Martel Seward, Chief Compliance & Legal Officer at Roxom, joins Delphine Forma to explore what it takes to launch a bitcoin-denominated capital markets infrastructure. They dive into licensing journeys in El Salvador and Seychelles, market abuse frameworks, public-private enforcement partnerships, and the future of crypto compliance in Latin America.
Running a Global, Regulated Crypto Market Maker
Daniel Lo, MD, GM & CLRO at Acheron Trading, shares insights on navigating MiCA licensing, Singapore vs. EU regulatory culture, and building compliance frameworks for market makers operating across CEXs and DeFi.
Key Insights from the Digital Asset Compliance Talent and Salary Guide
Digital Asset compliance hiring has entered a new phase, more competitive, and more global, than traditional finance ever anticipated. In this special episode of the Compliance Champions podcast series, Delphine is joined by Jena Dropela, VP of People & Culture at Solidus Labs, who breaks down digital asset compliance talent & salary trends: tight talent pools, compensation premiums, train
Balancing Innovation and Regulation: AFSA’s Approach to Crypto Markets
Zhaslan Tuyenbayev, Senior Associate at the Astana Financial Services Authority, joins Delphine Forma to discuss AIFC’s digital asset regulatory framework, including licensing, stablecoins, derivatives, AML/Travel Rule, DeFi oversight, and AFSA’s fintech sandbox.
Operationalizing Regulation Across Borders and Asset Classes
Alex Tsepaev, Chief Strategy Officer at B2Prime, shares how the firm is scaling global crypto and TradFi operations under a unified compliance model. Topics include licensing in six countries, embedding DORA controls, B2C onboarding, AI automation, and launching crypto spot and perpetual products in the Bahamas.
Behind the Bid-Ask: Institutional Crypto, Compliance & Capital
David Rogers, APAC CEO at B2C2, discusses liquidity provisioning, token market making, and navigating fragmented crypto regulation across Asia. He shares how B2C2 manages credit risk, surveillance controls, and global licensing, and how the firm is building institutional-grade infrastructure in the OTC crypto markets.
Inside a CASP Compliance Journey
Coinmotion’s CCO Jani Ultamo discusses MiCA licensing, DORA requirements, Travel Rule challenges, and market abuse obligations. Jani shares practical tips for compliance officers, insights from Finland’s fast-track licensing process, and why regulatory clarity is everything for the future of crypto in Europe.
Why Crypto Still Needs Prime Brokers
Sean Lawrence, Head of Europe at LTP unpacks how institutional crypto firms are navigating MiCA, choosing traditional finance licenses over VASP registration, and building trust through market integrity.
When Code Meets Cover: Reinventing Insurance On-Chain
Ania Szpak explores how Nexus Mutual delivers protocol protection without being a licensed insurer, leveraging discretionary mutual law and on-chain governance. She discusses claims assessment, MiCA, DAO compliance, and what’s next in crypto-native coverage.
From Innovation to Integrity: How Switzerland Supervises Crypto
Tobias Eberle and Felicitas Sicardi of VQF unpack Switzerland’s unique SRO-based approach to crypto regulation. They dive into AML compliance, Travel Rule enforcement, audit requirements, and Switzerland’s proposed shift toward full FINMA licensing for certain crypto firms.
Inside Hong Kong’s Gold-Standard Crypto Regulation
Jack Keung, Head of Compliance at HKDAX explores Hong Kong’s rigorous crypto licensing framework, market abuse rules, Travel Rule implementation, and stablecoin oversight, plus tips for navigating the regulatory fast lane.
Compliance Champions: Compliance Without Borders: Managing Crypto Regulation Worldwide
Matrixport’s Christopher Liu unpacks how a billion-dollar digital asset platform navigates compliance across Singapore, Hong Kong, Switzerland, and beyond. From regulatory expectations to operational safeguards, Travel Rule pain points, and what it really means to build a risk-based compliance program, this is essential listening for compliance leads, founders, and regulators alike.
Compliance Champions: The Trust Layer: Compliance in Digital Asset Custody
Hex Trust’s Annette Lu breaks down Singapore’s digital asset licensing regime, custody safeguards, Travel Rule enforcement, and how to scale compliance across APAC. From MAS expectations to the operational grind behind licensing, this episode is packed with practical insights for compliance leads, founders, and regulators alike.
Compliance Champions: Scam Warfare in Taiwan: Prosecuting the Digital Underworld
Prosecutor Harris Chen of Taiwan’s Chiayi District reveals how cybercrime and crypto scams, especially pig butchering and human trafficking rings, are pushing the boundaries of enforcement. He shares why traditional legal systems struggle with blockchain evidence, how AI is helping scammers more than prosecutors, and why Taiwan’s geopolitical status complicates global cooperation.
Compliance Champions: Inside the UK’s Digital Future
Lord Chris Holmes of the UK House of Lords explains how the UK can unlock digital innovation through “right‑sized regulation.” From the future of tokenization and stablecoins to AI policy, financial inclusion, and global interoperability, this episode offers a rare parliamentary perspective on building a digital economy that empowers people, businesses, and society.
Compliance Champions: The Night Agent of Crypto: Law, Trust, and Innovation
Noah Perlman, Global Chief Compliance Officer at Binance, discusses what it takes to scale compliance in the world’s largest crypto exchange. From AI-driven alert reduction and Travel Rule implementation to licensing in 22+ jurisdictions and balancing regulator expectations with innovation, this episode offers a rare look inside one of the most high-profile compliance roles in crypto.
Compliance Champions: The Future Is Regulated: UK Crypto Compliance Unpacked
Azariah Nukajam, Head of Regulation and Compliance (UK) at Gemini explores the UK’s evolving crypto regulatory landscape. From AML registration and Travel Rule implementation to FinProm’s UX impact and FCA’s 2026 future licensing regime, Azariah offers a masterclass in compliance strategy, policy engagement, and what’s ahead for crypto in the UK and beyond.
Compliance Champions: Transparency by Design: How Backpack is Reinventing the Crypto Exchange Model
Can Sun, Co-founder of Backpack and former General Counsel at FTX, unpacks the hard lessons of the FTX collapse, and how Backpack is rebuilding a compliance-first, trust-minimized global crypto exchange with transparent proof-of-reserves and regulatory ambition spanning MiFID II, MiCA, and beyond.
Compliance Champions: Inside the Compliance Strategy of a Global Crypto Firm
Gino Wirthensohn, Chief Compliance Officer at Laser Digital, joins Compliance Champions to explore how regulated crypto firms can thrive across global jurisdictions. From securing licenses with VARA and ADGM to building a future-proof compliance culture, Gino shares tactical insights on regulatory strategy, risk frameworks, and DeFi engagement.
MiCA Masters: When Crypto Meets Compliance: Bybit’s European Leap
Nikola Kokovic, Head of Anti-Financial Crime and MLRO at Bybit EU, breaks down Bybit’s MiCA licensing journey, how the company balances innovation with compliance, and what it takes to build a crypto-native AML framework that meets European regulatory expectations.
Compliance Champions: South Africa Regulatory Framework
Diketso Mashigo of South Africa’s FSCA joins Compliance Champions to break down their landmark crypto licensing regime: 470+ CASP applications, 279 licenses granted, and a clear regulatory framework under the FAIS Act.
Compliance Champions: Bridging Worlds: Market Makers Between TradFi and Crypto
IMC Crypto’s Sander van de Ven unpacks market making across CeFi/DeFi, Cayman’s VASP/SIBA regime, CIMA’s market-conduct stance vs. MiCA, whether market makers are CASPs, IMC’s surveillance and insider-trading controls, DeFi pool screening and risk thresholds, and practical token due-diligence playbooks, plus why market makers are key to institutional adoption.
Compliance Champions: Crypto Compliance in Turkey: Lessons from Paribu’s Frontlines
Paribu’s Mehmet Turkaslan explains how Turkey regulates crypto like capital markets: CMB licensing for platforms/custodians, MASAK AML/Travel Rule, strict data & key localization. He details Paribu’s info-sec stack (CMB + TÜBİTAK criteria), market-abuse surveillance and insider-trading controls, token-listing governance, and the company’s MiCA-ready global strategy.
Compliance Champions: Crypto Compliance in Serbia: Navigating Digital Assets Law
ECD’s Nina Vukovic and Lawdecoded’s Ilija Rilakovic unpack Serbia’s crypto regime: licensing under the Digital Assets and AML laws, Central Bank vs. SEC roles, how ECD runs exchange/wallet/ATMs, Travel Rule implementation, streamlined security-token issuance, and where Serbian rules diverge from MiCA with concrete tips for CASPs operating in or entering Serbia.
Compliance Champions: Serbia Regulatory Framework
Marko Janković, Chairman of the Serbian SEC, shares how Serbia is shaping its digital asset framework. From the 2021 Law on Digital Assets to Serbia’s path toward MiCA alignment, Janković explains how his team balances flexibility, investor protection, and international cooperation to build trust and support market growth.
MiCA Masters: Compliance Without Compromise: Inside Estonia’s MiCA Readiness
Zondacrypto’s CCRO Dawid Sendecki unpacks hands-on MiCA implementation: regulator engagement, token listing due diligence, market-abuse controls, AML/Travel Rule execution, and the operational lift behind stablecoins and licensing, along with practical advice on timelines, team building, and working smart across business and tech.
Compliance Champions: ZK Proofs, Layer 2, Privacy & Compliance
Starkware GC Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos explains how ZK rollups and selective disclosure enable scalable, privacy-preserving blockchain use that regulators can work with. She covers L2 vs. L1, ZK vs. optimistic rollups, U.S. and EU regulatory shifts, and concrete ways TradFi can interact with DeFi while managing financial-crime risk.
Compliance Champions: Inside Coinbase Bermuda: Compliance, Derivatives & Global Strategy
Coinbase Bermuda CCO Dan Savitt joins Solidus Labs’ Compliance Champions to discuss why Bermuda became Coinbase’s global hub for derivatives, how the BMA’s principles-based regime compares to U.S. regulation, and the compliance standards applied across 80+ jurisdictions.
Compliance Champions: Bermuda Regulatory Framework
Christos Efthymiopoulos of the Bermuda Monetary Authority joins Solidus Labs’ Delphine Forma to discuss Bermuda’s pioneering approach to digital asset regulation, sandbox licensing, market integrity, AML/CFT, and the future of DeFi supervision.
MiCA Masters: Europe Has the Rules. Does It Have the Edge?
Former Member of the European Parliament Ondřej Kovařík joins Solidus Labs’ MiCA Masters to discuss his role in shaping MiCA, the lessons learned from its negotiations, and how Europe can ensure effective implementation while staying competitive in the global digital economy.
The FoRC: How Stablecoins Are Making Finance Safer
Solidus Labs launches The FoRC: The Future of Regulatory Compliance with Dante Disparte of Circle. They explore how stablecoins are driving financial inclusion, changing the compliance playbook, and redefining global finance. Topics include the GENIUS Act, blockchain-based monitoring, and Circle’s newly announced Layer 1, Arc.
Compliance Champions: Banque et Innovation : Réinventer la Conformité à l’Ère Numérique
Dans ce nouvel épisode de Compliance Champions, Solidus Labs’ Delphine Forma accueille Patrick Agopian pour explorer comment le Crédit Agricole repense la conformité à l’ère digitale : parcours clients fluides, innovation via la Compliance Valley, identité numérique, tokenisation et prévention des abus de marché.
MiCA Masters: MiCA, EMIs & the Future of Compliance
Fiat Republic’s CCO, Paula Steiner, discusses how the company bridges Web2 and Web3, navigates EMI and MiCA compliance, and builds trust with both clients and regulators. From safeguarding and fraud prevention to stablecoins and the future of payments, this episode is a blueprint for compliance-driven innovation.
Compliance Champions: From Suit & Tie to Smart Contracts & Compliance in the UAE
Deepak Garg, CCO at M2, gives insights on what it takes to run a regulated digital asset platform in Abu Dhabi under FSRA oversight. From licensing and market abuse controls to Travel Rule compliance, DeFi risk management, and tax reporting readiness, this episode is packed with practical tips for compliance leaders.
MiCA Masters: Surviving MICA in Poland: Compliance Tips and Hard Lessons
Łukasz Jabkowski and Maciej Grzegorczyk, attorneys at law at Kanga, reveal how they’re preparing for MiCA amid Poland’s delayed local law and strict AML oversight. From Travel Rule compliance to market abuse prevention, this episode is a must-hear for CASPs navigating high-risk jurisdictions.
MiCA Masters: Building a Compliant and Resilient Crypto Exchange
Bitvavo’s Head of Compliance, Envis Begaj, breaks down how the Dutch exchange became one of the first to secure a MiCA license, and why compliance isn’t just about rules, it’s a growth enabler.
Compliance Champions: Keys to operate in a global regulatory landscape
Crypto.com’s Global Chief Compliance Officer Antonio Alvarez shares what he’s learned navigating licensing, regulation, and risk across dozens of jurisdictions. From Travel Rule pragmatism to MiCA implementation and market abuse controls, Antonio proves that compliance-first isn’t just a bottom it’s a business model.
MiCA Masters: Risk assessments as a foundation
Hercle’s Alessio Capriati shares how his team is aligning people, processes, and priorities to meet MiCA head-on. From market abuse to AML, Travel Rule to internal audits, it all starts with knowing your risk and building from there.
MiCA Masters: The importance of a strong compliance program to scale up
Coinhouse’s Yoann Briant breaks down what it really takes to scale a crypto firm under MiCA. From company-wide compliance alignment to navigating asset segregation and market abuse challenges, he shares lessons learned from the front lines. We also dive into risk appetite frameworks, France’s unique AML requirements, and the rising regulatory tide across Europe.
MiCA Masters: The interplay between Payment Services Directive (PSD2/3) and MiCA
Markus Molleskov (Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Januar) returns to break down the EBA’s no action letter on the interplay between Payment Services Directive (PSD2/3) and MiCA and how CASPs should prepare for dual licensing requirements. Hosted by Delphine Forma (Solidus Labs), the conversation also explores payment compliance architecture, stablecoin trends, and what’s ahead for MiCA, PSD
Compliance Champions: Perspectives from UAE
Stanford Cardoz, VP of Compliance at BitOasis, joins Delphine Forma to unpack what it really means to be “compliance-first” in the MENA region. From VARA’s granular marketing rules to the nuances of Travel Rule implementation, this episode is a masterclass in practical crypto regulation strategy.
MiCA Masters: The importance of embedding compliance from the start
Alexandra Lloyd, Head of AML at YouHodler, joins Delphine Forma on MiCA Masters to explore practical MiCA and DORA compliance, travel rule interoperability, and the real-life process of embedding AML, fraud prevention, and token due diligence into a global crypto platform.
MiCA Masters: Technology and Compliance first
Patrick Aarikka of Kvarn Capital unpacks the compliance challenges of launching a meme coin under Title II, applying for a CASP license in Finland, and embedding compliance in a technology-first crypto startup. A must-listen for anyone facing MiCA head-on.
MiCA Masters: A pragmatic approach to MiCA Compliance
Justine Lamberger, Head of Legal at Swissborg, joins Delphine Forma to share a candid view of MiCA compliance in practice. From gap analyses to custody dilemmas and the role of regulators in shaping the future of crypto, Justine offers clear, experienced guidance and a few hard truths.
MiCA Masters: Market makers
Laura Chaput, Head of Regulatory Compliance at Keyrock, joins Delphine Forma to discuss how one of Europe’s largest market makers is preparing for MiCA. They explore DORA readiness, token due diligence, the evolving role of market makers, and how compliance can scale with decentralization.
MiCA Masters: Bridging traditional finance to digital finance
Jérôme Prigent of BCB Group discusses the firm’s MiCA application journey, compliance-first operations, and the future of stablecoins and regulation in Europe. A must-listen for crypto firms navigating regulatory waters.
MiCA Masters: Compliance as a business enabler
Dejan Davidovic, Co-Founder and Chief Operating & Integrity Officer at Kriptomat, joins MiCA Masters to share why a compliance-first mindset is a competitive advantage. Learn how Kriptomat reduced fraud by over 90%, prepped for MiCA and DORA, and built trust in Eastern Europe’s growing crypto market
MiCA Masters: Tips and best practices for successful licensing application
Nelly Doudina Popoli, Head of Risk and Compliance - EU at Zebedee, joins host Delphine Forma to share practical tips for navigating MiCA licensing. From preparing internal frameworks to collaborating with regulators, Nelly shares how companies can turn compliance into a competitive advantage. Learn why early preparation, risk ownership, and cross-team collaboration are critical for success under M
Compliance Champions: Perspectives from Switzerland
Christine McAteer, Head of Financial Crime and Digital Compliance at SIX Exchange, speaks with Delphine Forma about Switzerland’s evolving approach to crypto regulation. She discusses risk frameworks, surveillance tools, and how traditional finance is adapting to digital assets, all from the lens of one of the world’s leading financial centers.
Compliance Champions: Perspectives from El Salvador with the CNAD
CNAD Director César Alejandro Córdov joins host Delphine Forma to discuss how El Salvador is building a thriving, regulated digital asset ecosystem, one license at a time. From tokenized real estate to travel rule enforcement, César shares a regulator’s perspective on fostering innovation, maintaining integrity, and keeping bad actors out.
MiCA Masters: Why we have Regulations
With a unique background as a former police firearms officer and nearly two decades in AML and fintech, Mark discusses what it takes to build resilient compliance frameworks, the real-world impact of financial crime, and the evolving criminal typologies targeting the crypto industry. He shares the critical role of communication with leadership, tips on effective investigations, and his outlook on
Compliance Champions: Global perspectives with Priscilla Adams
Priscilla Adams, Group Compliance Director at Bullish, joins Solidus Labs’ Delphine Forma to unpack the challenges of building a compliance program across multiple jurisdictions. From Hong Kong to Gibraltar and Germany, Priscilla offers pragmatic insights into licensing, risk management, and market abuse detection. Tune in for an insightful conversation on balancing TradFi principles with crypto i
Compliance Champions: Perspectives from HK with Chimene Chung
Chimene Chung of EX.IO discusses navigating Hong Kong’s strict crypto licensing regime, market abuse requirements, travel rule compliance, and more. Learn how EX.IO is building a fully regulated exchange in one of the toughest jurisdictions in crypto.
CMIC: Token Scams Screening
Explore how TokenSniffer detects crypto scams using blockchain transparency. Matt Bomhoff breaks down hard and soft rug pulls, scam patterns, and how investors can protect themselves. With over 1.2M scam tokens detected, TokenSniffer is setting new standards in fraud prevention. Learn how AI, regulators, and industry leaders are fighting back.
Compliance Champions: Perspectives from HK with Corey Tang
Corey Tang, Chief Compliance Officer at DFX Labs, dives into Hong Kong’s crypto regulations, VATP licensing challenges, and market abuse detection. Learn how compliance professionals navigate evolving global frameworks.
Compliance Champions: Fin Prom Regime
Navigating the UK’s Financial Promotion Regime is a major challenge for crypto firms. George Morris (Simmons & Simmons) and Carly Lowery (Gateway 21) break down the key compliance hurdles, exemptions, and regulatory expectations.
Compliance Champions: Trade surveillance in practice
Jugnu Verma, Head of Market and Trade Surveillance at BitMEX, discusses trade surveillance challenges in crypto. Learn about market manipulation, AI’s role in compliance, and how BitMEX prevented $5M+ in fraud.
Compliance Champions: Perspectives from Asia
Delphine Forma talks with Amy Han, Head of Compliance APAC at BitGo, about Singapore’s evolving regulatory landscape, licensing, compliance challenges, and industry collaboration. A must-listen for anyone in crypto compliance and market integrity!
Compliance Champions: Perspectives from the UK
Charlotte Baker, UK Head of Compliance & MLRO at Bitstamp discusses her path into crypto compliance, how Bitstamp prioritizes regulation and security, and breaks down key aspects of the UK’s crypto regulatory environment, including the FCA’s financial promotions regime and travel rule.
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