How to Succeed in the Evolving Crypto Market: Adapting to the Travel Rule and Regulatory Changes

Navigating the ever-changing regulatory crypto landscape can be a challenging task, even for the most seasoned compliance officer. Global regulators are increasing scrutiny on crypto businesses, imposing tighter regulations and oversight.

As the Travel Rule expands globally, it is set to become mandatory in the UK by September 1, 2023. In the EU, the implementation of the Regulation on Information Accompanying Transfers of Funds and Certain Crypto-Assets is expected in 2024, making the Travel Rule mandatory for all EU members. International organizations and national regulators are set to mark ongoing improvements to Travel Rule regulations, and businesses must stay updated on the latest trends and changes to stay on top.

In this webinar, we’ll delve into recent changes in Travel Rule implementation, particularly in the EU and the UK. In just 60 minutes, experts from Bitpanda, SIX Digital Exchange and Homsy Legal will cover:

– Implementation landscape: FATF statistics (2022 vs. 2023)

– EU Regulation on information accompanying transfers of funds and certain crypto-assets and amending Directive (EU) 2015/849 (TFR): conditions, challenges, and future plans

– UK Travel Rule requirements: challenges with implementation

– Technology solutions for effective Travel Rule compliance

Speakers:

– Chris McAteer, Senior Compliance Advisor at SIX Digital Exchange, President of the Board of Directors at OpenVASP Association

– Biba Homsy, Partner at HOMSY LEGAL

– Alex Batlin, Managing Director at Bitpanda Custody

– Elizabeth Vasilieva, Deputy Head of Legal at Sumsub

– Ilya Brovin, Chief Growth Officer at Sumsub

This webinar is designed for crypto industry professionals, compliance officers, and individuals interested in understanding the latest developments in the crypto market.