Christian Moor

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? 

As stablecoins play a growing role in transforming cross-border payments, regulatory frameworks are evolving to keep pace with innovation. The panel will analyse the impact of existing stablecoin regulation, including MiCA in the EU, and examine how new legislation is expected to influence the market. Speakers will discuss how institutions and issuers can navigate these evolving regulations, balance compliance with market growth, and promote cross-border collaboration. Insights will also be shared on the role of issuers and regulators in shaping the future of stablecoin adoption and legislation. 

• How can financial institutions and issuers adapt to the implementation of MiCA in the EU and evolving frameworks in the UK, US, and beyond to ensure regulatory compliance? 
• What are the implications of diverse regional approaches for the global stablecoin market? 
• What opportunities and challenges do institutional stablecoin issuers face in driving adoption while aligning with regulatory requirements? 
• How will stablecoin issuers balance compliance with diverse regional requirements while supporting cross-border market growth? 
• What role do institutional issuers and collaborations, like Circle and BlackRock, play in shaping the future of stablecoin regulation and adoption?