Webinar
Expanding globally? Licensing is no longer optional — and it’s rarely straightforward.
With MiCA now live in the EU, tighter enforcement globally, and regulators raising the bar on compliance, exchanges can no longer rely on workarounds like reverse solicitation. The challenge isn’t just where to get licensed, it’s how to get there without costly delays, failed applications, or regulatory pushback.
Tuesday, May 19, 10am EST / 4pm CEST / 10pm SGT
75-minute live virtual fireside chat. Recording will be shared with registrants.
What you'll learn
From legal experts, consultants, and a licensed exchange that has gone through the process:
The Licensing Landscape: Where should you get licensed next and why now, breaking down strategic trade-offs across key jurisdictions like UAE (VARA), EU (MiCA), the US, UK, Singapore (MAS) and Hong Kong (SFC).
The Bottlenecks in Licensing Applications: From DORA requirements, governance and board structure issues, to data infrastructure scrutiny and more, we'll unpack the most common reasons applications stall or fail.
Save your spot today
Whether you're a crypto exchange evaluating your next market, a legal/compliance team preparing for licensing, or an executive planning global expansion, this session will help you navigate regulatory complexity with greater clarity.
Join us for a practical, no-fluff discussion on how exchanges are actually navigating licensing today, and what it takes to get it right the first time. Register now to save your seat!
Jesselyn Tham (Moderator)
Senior Legal Counsel, CoinGecko
Jesselyn leads the Legal & Compliance function at CoinGecko, bringing 8 years of legal experience with a strong focus on fintech and the market data & analytics sectors. She has also supported the expansion of digital payments and stablecoin businesses across the APAC region by navigating nascent regulatory landscapes.
Jonathan Galea
Partner, Cahill, Gordon & Reindel LLP
Jonathan is one of the first crypto-native lawyers, with his involvement in the industry spanning back to 2013, and currently focuses his practice on crypto-asset regulatory matters within the CahillNXT digital assets team. Based in London, Jonathan focuses on the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and is seen as one of the leading experts on MiCA. He also advises some of the largest stablecoin issuers and DeFi projects in the industry.
Eira Järvi
Associate, LegalBison
Eira is an Associate at LegalBison, where she advises crypto and fintech companies on cross-border licensing, regulatory strategy, and market expansion across Europe and Asia. She has led licensing engagements for exchanges and crypto service providers across key jurisdictions, including MiCA, and advises clients on navigating regulatory bottlenecks, AML compliance, as well as market entry.
Register now and save your seat for our exclusive by-invite only webinar. Limited seats available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
