Webinar: How to pick the right EU country for your crypto firm
As the Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCA) applies at the start of 2025 (and operationalises throughout Europe over the subsequent 18 months), crypto firms looking to passport their products and services across the EU need to carefully consider the right country to establish their businesses and file their MiCA applications—a strategic decision that can dictate long-term success and significantly impact day-to-day operations.
XReg’s Siân Jones and Ana James joined John Salmon and other members of the Hogan Lovells team on 30 October 2024 to discuss key factors that should inform a crypto firm’s decision, including:
- An overview of MiCA and related legislation that crypto firms should be aware of,
- A comparison of regulatory environments in Italy, France, the Netherlands, Spain and Ireland,
- Key geopolitical factors and labour market dynamics that are critical to consider,
- Guidance on whether a MiCA or a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) license will be necessary, depending on whether certain assets are classified as crypto-assets or financial instruments,
- The implications of potential future approaches to decentralised finance (DeFi),
- How jurisdictional approaches to the EU’s AML Directive may impact your decision and affect your ability to passport.
To view the full recording of the webinar, click here. To access the slides from the presentation, click here.
Have questions about what jurisdiction might be best for your crypto business? Visit our MiCA page.
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