Solidus Labs

In the newest episode of our MiCA Masters series, Solidus Labs’ Policy Lead Delphine F. Delphine Forma sits down with Mario Hoessl-Neumann of One Trading to discuss: ✅ How One Trading became EU’s first regulated derivatives exchange for perpetual futures accessible to eligible retail customers, ✅How One Trading is leading the way in providing a secure and transparent trading environment ✅ The challenges of navigating MiFID II licensing and preparing for MiCA compliance. ✅ Strategies for tackling market abuse and fostering market integrity in crypto and DeFi Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/gGQUyceT

In her latest Blockworks opinion piece, Solidus Labs’ Policy Lead Delphine F. explores how MiCA’s rigorous standards will fuel mergers, acquisitions, and reshape the crypto market. Compliance isn’t just a cost, it’s a competitive edge. https://lnkd.in/e5cWpF3x

Catch Elsa Madrolle, General Manager for EMEA at VerifyVASP, on this week’s MiCA Masters Podcast. Elsa joins our host, Delphine F., to explore critical crypto topics like: 💼 The complexities of Travel Rule compliance 🔒 Preparing for the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) 🌍 Insights on regulatory harmonization across borders https://lnkd.in/gaMDdBDR

🚀 MiFID-Licensed Firms: Expand into Crypto with Ease Under MiCA! Are you a MiFID-licensed entity exploring opportunities in the crypto market?  MiCA Article 60 simplifies the path for firms like yours to extend services into the digital asset ecosystem - without needing separate authorization under certain circumstances. 👉 Key Takeaways from our latest blog: - How MiFID firms can leverage their existing license to operate in the crypto space. - Steps to align governance and compliance with MiCA’s tailored standards. - Unlock EU-wide passporting rights for crypto asset services. Discover how MiCA bridges the gap between traditional finance and the crypto market, opening new revenue streams while ensuring compliance. 🔗 Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gn8hGUyV

📢 Announcing a strategic partnership 🚀 We're thrilled to join forces with Solidus Labs, a leader in crypto-native compliance and security, to bring even greater integrity and protection to our platform as we prepare for the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). With the launch of the EU’s first perpetual futures exchange on the horizon — offering the world’s first real-time (<1-minute tick-level) settlement for all derivatives positions, 24/7 — we are transforming how financial instruments are traded, prioritizing innovation, transparency, and the highest regulatory standards. By integrating Solidus Labs' advanced surveillance technology, we strengthen our ability to proactively detect and mitigate market abuse, reinforcing our commitment to providing a secure trading environment for our clients. This partnership reflects our shared vision of setting a new benchmark for compliant and secure trading environment in Europe 🌍💡 Learn more about this partnership and how it supports our mission: https://t.ly/E5iPn #OneTrading #Crypto #PerpetualFutures #MiCAR #SolidusLabs #Regulation #Innovation

We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with One Trading, a leading European digital-asset exchange and EU’s first regulated derivatives exchange for perpetual futures accessible to eligible retail customers! “At One Trading, we are dedicated to reshaping how regulated financial instruments are traded in the digital age, with a focus on innovation, transparency, and enhanced user protections for both eligible retail and institutional European clients,” said Sam A., Head of Compliance at One Trading. “Integrating Solidus Labs’ technology strengthens our ability to proactively detect and mitigate market abuse, reinforcing our commitment to market integrity, and regulatory excellence.” As a MiFID II regulated OTF (Organised Trading Facility) for perpetual futures in the EU, licensed by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (Autoriteit Financiële Markten), One Trading is not only the first in Europe to achieve real-time, sub-minute settlement for derivatives but also leads the way in providing a secure and transparent trading environment. With Solidus Labs’ cutting-edge surveillance technology, One Trading can ensure ongoing compliance with MiFID II, MAR and the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and set a new benchmark for market integrity across the digital assets industry. To learn more about how this partnership is shaping the future of regulated crypto trading in Europe, visit our latest press release: https://lnkd.in/gr8XDfrJ

Our Co-Founder & CXO Chen Arad shared insights from a transformative week on Capitol Hill, where bipartisan collaboration is driving real momentum for stablecoin regulation and digital asset legislation. The urgency in Washington reflects a growing recognition of crypto’s role in enhancing financial integrity and cementing the Dollar’s influence in a digital finance future. Solidus Labs is proud to be part of the conversation, advocating for thoughtful, effective regulation. 

It has been my privilege and pleasure to be invited by Delphine F. to the "MiCA Masters: Perspectives from an Exchange" Podcast. During the conversation, we covered several interesting topics: around MiCA implementation, and how one of the top centralized exchanges are gearing up for the implementation of the new EU regulation. ✅ How Gate.MT is preparing for MiCA. I explained that this process is the result of a strategic planning and a team effort started few years ago. ✅ The main challenges we faced with MiCA implementation and how we overcame those challenges. It helped Gate.MT to hold a VASP license obtained by the MFSA in Malta, which is the closest to a MiCA license. ✅ Readiness of Gate.MT to fight Financial Crime and Market Abuse, after Title VI of MiCA will come into effect next year. ✅ Strategy and challenges of Gate.MT as a global exchange: good practices and lessons learnt by the changing industry landscape. ✅ Global trends in crypto market. I do firmly believe that the best for our industry is yet to come and Gate.MT is poised to play a crucial role in the EU region, providing a safe and secure ecosystem to its clients. 🔗Link to the Podcast: https://lnkd.in/dkdGUJUw https://lnkd.in/dreuFkPg https://lnkd.in/dGepyB4u #MiCA #Blockchain #Cryptocompliance, #cryptoexchanges

In this episode, Delphine F. sits down with Giovanni Cunti, CEO of Gate.MT, the EU-regulated crypto exchange of the Gate.io group, for an in-depth conversation on crypto regulation in Europe. Giovanni shares: - Gate.MT’s journey to obtaining a Class 4 license in Malta and preparing for MiCA - Key challenges in navigating regulatory frameworks in Europe - His insights on the role of compliance in building trust within the crypto industry Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gj6TK-Gp

It was a great pleasure to take part in the Solidus Labs podcast with Delphine F.. It was an interesting and entertaining conversation, which I hope can at least make a small contribution to those who are preparing for MiCA's soon entry into application.