Here is a short (comparing to the original 200+ pages) summary of the future EU Regulation on how EU-wide crypto licenses and issuance of crypto assets may look like. Key EU policy priorities: Expressed clear preference for harmonizing local counties domestic crypto licensing regimes to make them unified and passportable; Read more…
I recently read The Beginning of Infinity, a book that had a profound impact on how I see the world. In today’s episode, I apply some of the concepts from that book to my field of expertise. If you’re looking for a way to efficiently scale your startup while remaining Read more…
In the previous article, I’ve traced down how your mission as a FinTech startup founder brings you on a possible collision course with partners, auditors, and regulators because of an inherent difference of vision regarding FinTech compliance, and the role it occupies in your business. I’ve also warned against pride Read more…
As a FinTech startup founder, you are likely to have a customer-friendly mental image of what the financial services industry should look like: A world in which transactions are instantaneous and transaction fees are low; a world where technology helps include humans (billions of them!) into the global financial system; Read more…
There are common misconceptions around FinTech compliance, and if you take the old-fashioned approach, you could end up really hurting your business. After listening to today’s episode, you’ll understand the best way to approach compliance, and how this will allow you to scale your operation in a sustainable way. If Read more…
Do you know what almost all compliance officers REALLY want? They want to work on cool innovative projects, they want to work with simple tools, they love learning new things and they want to be appreciated for what they do. It’s that simple. But… What do they believe? What shapes Read more…
In this episode, Yana shares with you her recent research around NFTs, their regulatory framework, and how they are currently offered and traded. You can also find more information about Yana’s personal NFT here. If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate it if you could leave Read more…
FinTech and Crypto startups constantly think of user acquisition which is why they frequently offer referral programs or run marketing campaigns rewarding new users who just sign up. Unfortunately, the majority of these referral or reward programs are poorly structured and end up attracting 1% of the genuine customers interested in Read more…
Unfortunately, the vast majority of referral programs established by FinTech and crypto start-ups are poorly structured. This leaves them open to being exploited by bounty hunters who are just looking for rewards and don’t have any real interest in the services being offered. In this episode, I’ll share with you Read more…
I’d like to share with you some ideas on how to interview compliance officers. Here is what you can ask: 1. I’ve read your CV (or you have been referred by XXX) and it looks impressive. But what defines you as a person? What drives you? (It’s a different way Read more…