MiCA Roundtable London

[vc_row row_height_percent=”50″ back_color=”color-wayh” back_image=”131578″ kburns=”yes” overlay_color=”color-wayh” overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”562470″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette” overlay_color_type=”uncode-palette” shape_dividers=””][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1/1″ mobile_height=”340″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ override_padding=”yes” column_padding=”3″ back_color=”color-xsdn” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”-5″ shift_y_fixed=”yes” shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ equal_height=”yes” gutter_size=”0″ shift_y=”0″ limit_content=””][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” align_horizontal=”align_right” gutter_size=”3″ override_padding=”yes” column_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ border_color=”color-gyho” border_style=”solid” shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”2″ align_mobile=”align_center_mobile” mobile_width=”0″ width=”3/12″ css=”.vc_custom_1495102345881{border-right-width: 1px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h6″ text_size=”fontsize-160000″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_space=”fontspace-135905″ uncode_shortcode_id=”343198″]london[/vc_custom_heading][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” gutter_size=”3″ override_padding=”yes” column_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”6″ align_mobile=”align_center_mobile” mobile_width=”0″ width=”9/12″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”fontsize-155944″ uncode_shortcode_id=”182262″]Shaping the Future of Crypto Regulation[/vc_custom_heading][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”5″ bottom_padding=”5″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”4″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ el_class=”inverted-device-order”][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_horizontal=”left” position_vertical=”middle” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”4″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-jevc” heading_semantic=”h6″ text_size=”fontsize-160000″ text_transform=”uppercase” text_space=”fontspace-135905″ uncode_shortcode_id=”698387″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]March 25 2024, London[/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”fontsize-155944″ subheading=”The MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) Roundtable Series, initiated by thinkBLOCKtank in cooperation with Validvent, aims to increase legal certainty within the EU crypto markets by fostering expert discussions. The first event in this series took place on March 25, 2024, at the Austrian Trade Commission in London. This roundtable brought together a diverse group of experts to discuss key issues related to the implementation of MiCA.” uncode_shortcode_id=”346345″]Insights from the MiCA Roundtable in London[/vc_custom_heading][vc_button border_animation=”btn-ripple-out” border_width=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”179071″ link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fvalidvent.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F04%2FMiCAR-Roundtables-Expert-Series-_LONDON-_-Consolidated-report.pdf”]Download Report[/vc_button][vc_separator sep_color=”,Default”][/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”4″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1/2″ el_class=”inverted-device-order”][vc_single_image media=”131578″ media_width_percent=”100″ alignment=”right” uncode_shortcode_id=”117944″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”58″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”5″ bottom_padding=”5″ back_color=”color-wayh” back_image=”131829″ parallax=”yes” overlay_color=”color-wayh” overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”2″ bottom_divider=”step_2_3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”166337″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette” overlay_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=”yes” position_vertical=”middle” align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ shift_y_down_fixed=”yes” z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ align_mobile=”align_center_mobile” mobile_width=”0″ width=”1/1″ column_width_pixel=”1000″][vc_icon icon=”fa fa-play” background_style=”fa-rounded” size=”fa-3x” icon_automatic=”yes” shadow=”yes” linked_title=”yes” css_animation=”zoom-out” animation_delay=”200″ media_lightbox=”131826″ uncode_shortcode_id=”111488″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dv-onhO5G10w|target:_blank”][/vc_icon][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”5″ bottom_padding=”5″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”4″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ top_divider=”gradient” uncode_shortcode_id=”915350″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ font_family=”font-955596″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ css_animation=”alpha-anim” animation_speed=”1000″ width=”4/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”153526″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_font=”font-955596″ text_size=”fontsize-155944″ text_weight=”500″ uncode_shortcode_id=”202121″]Key Highlights[/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”187440″][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″][/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”2″ font_family=”font-955596″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ css_animation=”alpha-anim” animation_speed=”1000″ width=”7/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”876318″][vc_accordion typography=”advanced” sign=”plus” gutter_simple=”1″ no_h_padding=”yes” titles_font=”font-955596″ titles_size=”h4″ titles_weight=”500″ uncode_shortcode_id=”118970″ active_tab=”0″][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Sustainability Requirements” tab_id=”1665420124-1-8616668891879051717695163614″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”128169″]Led by Elise Soucie, the discussion emphasized integrating renewable reporting aligned with existing sustainability frameworks like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Participants highlighted the need for consistent reporting mechanisms to prevent fragmentation and ensure comprehensive sustainability metrics.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Regulatory Treatment of EMTs and E-Money” tab_id=”1665420124-2-016668891879051717695163614″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”109234″]Dr. Max Bernt explored the complexities of EMTs and E-Money under MiCA and related directives. The discussion underscored the importance of regulatory flexibility to accommodate diverse EMT structures and the need for international collaboration to standardize regulations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Solicitation Challenges” tab_id=”efe01523-2776-616668891879051717695163614″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”985283″] Joey Garcia led a discussion on the evolving challenges of business solicitation in the digital landscape. The group emphasized the need for clear guidelines from major application storefronts and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with solicitation rules under MiCA.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][/vc_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_font=”font-955596″ text_size=”fontsize-155944″ text_weight=”500″ uncode_shortcode_id=”205685″]Primary Calls to Action[/vc_custom_heading][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”3″ bottom_padding=”3″ overlay_alpha=”100″ gutter_size=”4″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ style=”inherited” uncode_shortcode_id=”369721″][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=”yes” position_horizontal=”left” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ zoom_width=”0″ zoom_height=”0″ width=”1/2″ column_width_pixel=”600″ uncode_shortcode_id=”161929″][vc_icon position=”left” title_aligned_icon=”yes” icon=”fa fa-tick” background_style=”fa-rounded” text_size=”h4″ add_margin=”yes” linked_title=”yes” no_hover=”” title=”Sustainability Requirements” link=”|||” uncode_shortcode_id=”137112″]Regulators should incorporate positive sustainability metrics into MiCA reporting frameworks, aligning with CSRD and SFDR. A collaborative effort between public and private sectors is crucial to determine and integrate current data effectively.[/vc_icon][vc_icon position=”left” title_aligned_icon=”yes” icon=”fa fa-tick” background_style=”fa-rounded” text_size=”h4″ add_margin=”yes” linked_title=”yes” no_hover=”” title=”EMTs and E-Money” link=”|||” uncode_shortcode_id=”112068″]Define specific regulatory criteria for EMTs under PSD3, ensuring all EMTs are issued by entities compliant with MiCA’s stipulations. Establish a regulatory sandbox for innovative testing of EMTs.[/vc_icon][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_icon position=”left” title_aligned_icon=”yes” icon=”fa fa-tick” background_style=”fa-rounded” text_size=”h4″ add_margin=”yes” linked_title=”yes” no_hover=”” title=”Solicitation” link=”|||” uncode_shortcode_id=”195813″]Form a working group to engage with major application storefronts to standardize the interpretation of solicitation in digital contexts. Develop a financial services test to harmonize solicitation criteria across different financial services frameworks within the EU.[/vc_icon][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”5″ bottom_padding=”3″ overlay_alpha=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ border_color=”color-gyho” border_style=”solid” shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”120401″ border_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”100″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ zoom_width=”0″ zoom_height=”0″ width=”1/1″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”168132″]London Partners[/vc_custom_heading][vc_gallery el_id=”gallery-85457″ type=”carousel” random=”yes” medias=”131452,131799,131802,131794,131791,131451,131796,131798,131797″ carousel_lg=”6″ carousel_md=”5″ carousel_sm=”3″ gutter_size=”3″ media_items=”media|nolink|original,icon” carousel_interval=”3000″ carousel_navspeed=”400″ carousel_loop=”yes” stage_padding=”0″ single_overlay_opacity=”50″ single_overlay_anim=”no” single_text_anim=”no” single_image_anim=”no” single_padding=”2″ single_border=”yes” title=”Clients” uncode_shortcode_id=”267988″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”5″ bottom_padding=”5″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”4″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ align_medium=”align_center_tablet” medium_width=”0″ align_mobile=”align_center_mobile” mobile_width=”0″ width=”1/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”118081″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”143256″]Conclusion[/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner limit_content=””][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ align_medium=”align_center_tablet” medium_width=”0″ align_mobile=”align_center_mobile” mobile_width=”0″ width=”2/3″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”146079″]By fostering these expert discussions and implementing the recommended actions, the MiCA Roundtable Series aims to enhance the regulatory framework for crypto-assets, promoting stability, transparency, and innovation in the digital finance sector For more information and to participate, please contact the organizers at mariana.delaroche@validvent.com or nina.siedler@siedler.legal.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1/3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”131154″][vc_button size=”btn-lg” border_animation=”btn-ripple-out” outline=”yes” border_width=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”558534″ link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fvalidvent.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F04%2FMiCAR-Roundtables-Expert-Series-_LONDON-_-Consolidated-report.pdf”]Download Report[/vc_button][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]