In this episode of the Leaders in Finance Compliance Podcast, host Jeroen Broekema is joined by Envis Begaj, Head of Compliance at Bitvavo, and Johannes de Jong, Co-Managing Partner Netherlands at Osborne Clarke, to unpack where crypto regulation in Europe really stands today.

How mature is the European crypto market, now that MiCAR is in force? What does the regulation actually change for crypto service providers in practice, and where does it still fall short? Jeroen asks what compliance leaders need to understand about the growing overlap between crypto services and payment services, the regulatory treatment of stablecoins, and why this issue has suddenly become so urgent.

The conversation also looks at proportionality and supervision. Is the current regulatory burden for crypto firms justified, especially when compared to banks? Does MiCAR create a level playing field across Europe, or are differences between national supervisors creating new tensions and competitive imbalances? And how constructive is the relationship between crypto firms and regulators in reality?

Beyond regulation, they go into the broader direction of the sector. Are crypto and traditional finance moving closer together? What role will tokenisation play in the future of financial markets? And if policymakers were willing to listen, what is the one thing lawmakers should change to help Europe remain competitive without compromising stability and consumer protection?

Do listen now to this conversation about crypto, compliance, and the hard choices facing regulators and market participants alike!

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