European Regulation of the Cryptocurrency Market: A Roadmap for Implementing MiCA
PANEL DISCUSSION
«European Regulation of the Cryptocurrency Market: A Roadmap for Implementing MiCA»
September 25, 2025
Partners of the event: European Commission, Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, National Academy of Legal Sciences, Bona Lex
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On April 20th, 2023, the European Parliament voted in favor of MiCA — the first comprehensive pan-European framework for regulating the crypto industry. Today, the focus has shifted to the practical steps of its implementation across EU Member States and the potential roadmap for countries aspiring to align with European standards, including Ukraine.
Regulating the circulation of virtual assets within the legal framework is a multifaceted process that requires a comprehensive approach, balancing diverse perspectives. Europe remains at the forefront of research and policy development in the field of blockchain and crypto assets, making the exchange of experience and best practices particularly valuable for shaping Ukraine’s legal trajectory.
This event will devote special attention to the roadmap for implementing MiCA, addressing key challenges and opportunities at the regional, national, and international levels.
The event is organized by the Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University in partnership with the National Academy of Legal Sciences. This event is also part of the Jean Monnet project «European Regulation of the Cryptocurrency Market: Implementation in Ukraine», grant number 01126839 – ERCM – ERASMUS-JMO-2023-HEI-TCH-RSCH, funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed belong solely to the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the grant-awarding body can be held responsible for them.
SPEAKERS
Senior Legal Officer in European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).
А distinguished German crypto lawyer. His expertise lies in banking regulations, compliance, market-entry, and the intricate regulatory framework of digital assets. He’s adept at advising banks, crypto exchanges, and digital asset custodians on regulatory and licensing matters. Alireza is specialised in strategic projects related to DLT. He is supporting the crypto industry since 2014.
Head of the Corporate Practice at Bona Lex, expert in digital assets and cryptocurrency regulation. He has extensive experience in advising businesses on the implementation of legal mechanisms for working with virtual assets and has also contributed to the development of legislative initiatives aimed at adapting European standards (including MiCA) in Ukraine.
Doctor of Philosophy, assistant at the Department of Tax Law, expert of the ERASMUS-JMO-2023 project, member of the Advisory Board on Virtual Assets Regulation at the National Commission for Securities and the Stock Market, adviser of the tax and accounting practice of Bona Lex.
CTA, MBA, EU expert on taxation and digital assets, member of the Tax Technology Committee – CFE Bruxelles and the Advisory Council B4EU Bruxelles. Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) Ambassador for Italy and member of the Italian Fintech Scientific Committee. He has extensive experience in financial technologies, taxation, and crypto-asset regulation, particularly in the context […]
Stephan Mögelin serves as Lead Senior Officer at the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin) in the Supervision of Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs) division. With a specialized understanding of crypto, blockchain, and digital assets, Stephan has played an important role in navigating the regulatory landscape surrounding these emerging technologies. Before his current role at BaFin, Stephan was […]
Viktorija Kod is a lawyer from Vilnius specializing in fintech and crypto regulation. She is a Chief Compliance Officer at a VASP, leading the MiCA licensing process and overseeing compliance and corporate governance. With extensive experience in top law firms, Viktorija has advised some of the world’s largest crypto businesses and holds a proven C-level […]
Chief Legal Counsel, Project Office for the Development of the Digital Economy, Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, Private Attorney, Member of the National Bar Association of Ukraine (NAAU). Since 2021, a permanent member of working groups on the development of virtual assets legislation.
Head of Consulting at Finvisor Fintech Partners. Povilas has extensive experience in regulatory compliance advisory, audit, licensing, and financial crime risk management. He has been actively involved in helping companies obtain the CASP license in Europe. He also contributes to the development of policies and procedures that ensure robust oversight of crypto-asset activities.
Luigi Cantisani is a senior lawyer at Futura Law Firm in the EU, specializing in crypto regulation and EU digital law. He advises technology and fintech companies on regulatory compliance, supports token offerings and the licensing of crypto-asset service providers under the MiCA Regulation, and assists clients during oversight processes before supervisory authorities. His practice […]
MODERATORS
Associate Professor of Tax Law, Doctor of Law, Chief Expert of the ERASMUS-JMO-2023 Project, Member of the Advisory Board on the Regulation of Virtual Assets at the National Securities and Stock Market Commission, Managing Partner of Bona Lex.
Сoordinator of the ERASMUS-JMO-2023 project, postgraduate student of the Department of Constitutional Law of Ukraine, member of the Advisory Council on Virtual Assets Regulation at the National Commission for Securities and the Stock Market, adviser of the technology and electronic communications practice of the Bona Lex company.
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Rector of Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University
Anatoly Hetman
