Future-Proofing European Crypto Compliance

StarCompliance’s Webinar Sheds Light on MiCA

The European Union’s landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation has officially arrived, bringing the crypto industry under a unified compliance framework for the first time. Whether you operate a crypto exchange, wallet, stablecoin project, or financial institution with crypto exposure, understanding MiCA’s requirements is no longer optional. 

At StarCompliance (Star), we are committed to bringing the conversations that matter most to the compliance community. That’s why we hosted an exclusive webinar, Understanding MiCA: Key Steps for European Crypto, with regulatory experts to break down what MiCA means for your business and how to prepare for this sweeping shift in Europe’s regulatory landscape. Hosted by Steve Brown, Head of New Business at Star, the webinar included Miroslav Duric, Senior Associate at TaylorWessing and Anna Sakharova, Head of FinTech Compliance at Sumsub. 

“Understanding and adapting to MiCA is no longer optional. With key deadlines looming and cross-border implications intensifying, now is the time to future-proof your compliance strategy.”  – Steve Brown 

If you missed it live, you can now watch the full discussion on demand and gain practical insights into licensing requirements, anti-market abuse measures, stablecoin compliance, and the broader global implications for firms inside and outside the EU. 

“The scale of the transition involved in obtaining a MiCA license requires significantly more capital and resources. We will see some smaller players joining forces to meet these higher standards.” – Miroslav Duric 

The webinar, which focused on key areas that European-based firms must consider includes: 

• Key changes introduced under MiCA and updates on areas still under regulatory development 
• Implications of the grandfathering period for established crypto firms and ongoing operations 
• Practical guidance for enhancing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) frameworks 
• Overview of emerging requirements to prevent market abuse and ensure investor protection 
• Expert perspectives on expected market consolidation, licensing strategies, and future compliance trends 

“The reality of many crypto providers is that they never had dedicated compliance staff before MiCA. Now they must demonstrate formal competence, pass exams, and adopt strong AML controls to be authorized.” – Anna Sakharova 

Next Steps with Star’s Help

As the industry enters a new era under MiCA, firms that prepare early will gain a competitive edge across Europe and beyond. Star’s SaaS-based employee compliance software helps firms stay ahead of new requirements with a future-ready Crypto Trading Compliance Solution. 

Whether dealing with digital assets, wallets, or exchanges, Star’s crypto solution makes employee onboarding and trade pre-clearance simple and efficient. In addition to meeting European regulatory needs, Star provides comprehensive crypto compliance coverage across the US, UK, Singapore, India, Hong Kong, Canada, and Australia. 

Ready to level up your compliance program? Discover Star’s full range of SaaS-based solutions and services—click [HERE]. 

Steve Brown

As Head of Business Development, Steve Brown is responsible for helping drive growth at Star, with a focus on go-to-market planning, data and vendor partnerships, channel sales, new markets, and mergers and acquisitions. Steve joined Star in April 2021, and brings with him 25 years of experience advising financial firms on regulatory compliance. Prior to joining Star, Steve was Director of Broker-Dealer Client Services at Compliance Risk Concepts LLC, a senior director at PwC, and Head of Fixed Income and Capital Markets Compliance at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. Steve began his career at Wachovia, where he was Head of Global Investment Banking Compliance and Control Group, and is considered a pioneer in the control room space—having established the bank’s first formal control room function.

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