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…
VASP authorizations in reputable jurisdictions used to take 5-7 months, but you need to plan at least a year if not longer. Why? The good news is that VASP licenses or authorizations in reputable jurisdictions will become more valuable because they will be harder to get. So, if you want to Read more…
I’d like to share with you my observations about the similarities and differences between these 4 countries in terms of their FinTech regulatory approach. Ireland Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Is there something specific you’d like to know? Don’t hesitate to ask! 💭 Start listening to this episode on the Compliance That Makes Read more…
In this episode, I explore some advantages and disadvantages of establishing a startup in the FinTech hubs of Luxembourg, Lichtenstein, Ireland, and Lithuania. A perfect environment does not exist, but this episode should give you clarity around which country will be best suited to you and your company. WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT: Read more…
This question comes up again and again. Somehow, people feel that there must be this promised golden-plated land where regulators are amicable and fast and flexible, services are affordable, everyone speaks and works in English, there is no bureaucracy, and licenses are granted next week with no questions asked. Many Read more…
While there is no region that won’t present at least some challenges to FinTech leaders, there are several factors that are likely to predict the success or failure of a business. Tune in today to hear my advice on finding a home for your business! If you found value in Read more…
The FinTech Compliance Self-Starter Package has been fully updated for 2023 and the price goes up in just a few days on February 1st, 2023! This product is right for you if: What is included: Recorded workshops and video training: My templates are tested by dozens of FinTech professionals and hundreds Read more…
In January 2023, Coinbase reached a settlement agreement with the New York State Department of Financial Services and agreed to pay a $50 million fine. The settlement will also require Coinbase to invest an additional $50 million over the next two years to improve its compliance program. All the news outlets Read more…
Let’s continue exploring why bottom-up project planning does not work in FinTech and what you can try as a pragmatic alternative. As some of you may know, my FinTech journey started first at Amazon and then continued at PayPal. My biggest lesson learned there: you can be compliant and you can justify Read more…