This is what it usually looks like when FinTech founders or CEOs micromanage compliance: Why does it happen? Did you notice something similar? How do you deal with it? 😉 Prefer to listen to this content instead of reading? Then tune in to this podcast episode of Compliance That Makes Sense.🎧 🚀 Did you Read more…
The tendency to micromanage compliance is rife in the FinTech world. In this episode, I discuss the various reasons why this is the case and offer some advice on how to deal with a micromanager! If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate it if you could Read more…
There are two main trends that, in my opinion, will impact regulations around cryptocurrencies, blockchains, and DeFi. 1). There is a very predictable cycle of how regulators approach most innovative technologies. We have seen it happening with cryptocurrencies over the last few years, and now we can see it again Read more…
Crisis situations hit most FinTech startups a few times a year. By crisis, I mean some sudden changes in external circumstances or adverse events where founders and the management team are unsure if and how their business is going to survive. Some of the (most common) examples: If you work in FinTech, I can Read more…
As a FinTech startup founder, it is almost guaranteed that you will experience some form of crisis at some point in your journey in the industry. And more likely than not, you will experience more than one! In today’s episode, I discuss some of the more common crisis situations, from 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…
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…
The US regulators have recently gone to the mattresses against Coinbase, Paxos, Binance, staking, and stablecoins (…) and issued a number of enforcement. Let’s unpack it, shall we? Why do the US regulators have an issue with staking activities? Staking activities and “staking” or “earn” programs could mean many different activities. Read more…
In this episode, I share my analysis of why US regulators have recently gone on a crusade of enforcement in the crypto space, using Kraken, Paxos, and Binance as prime examples to highlight the issues that are being experienced by FinTech organizations currently. If you found value in this episode, Read more…
Many FinTech experts who are my customers and students often ask me questions that have very little to do with compliance and everything to do with “political” situations at work, time and budget constraints, and assessment of risks and consequences. Hundreds of compliance experts joined my workshops, and many of Read more…