Andrew Whitworth

As the digital asset ecosystem matures, regulatory frameworks in the UK and EU are evolving to provide clarity, consumer protection, and market integrity. This panel brings together key regulators and market experts to examine how the UK and EU are shaping the future of digital asset regulation. Panelists will discuss the implementation of MiCA and its impact on firms operating in the EU, alongside the UK’s emerging regulatory approach, including the FCA’s evolving framework. The discussion will highlight areas of convergence and divergence in regulatory approaches, the challenges market participants face in compliance, and how both jurisdictions are responding to the rise of stablecoins, DeFi, and tokenization. 

• Lessons from MiCA implementation: What challenges are firms facing, and how is the framework evolving? 
• UK vs. EU stablecoin regulations: How do regulatory approaches compare, and what does this mean for issuers and service providers? 
• Market infrastructure & innovation: How do the UK’s Digital Securities Sandbox and the EU’s DLT Pilot Regime compare in fostering innovation and regulatory oversight? 
• Future regulatory trends: What’s next for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) in the UK and EU? Are additional regulatory measures expected in 2025 and beyond?