For our first episode in the Compliance Champions series, Delphine Forma, Head of Policy Europe at Solidus Labs, sits down with Charlotte Baker, UK Head of Compliance & MLRO at Bitstamp.

Charlotte shares her journey from banking and payments to the crypto industry, offering a unique perspective on compliance challenges. From her “proudly boring” approach to prioritizing security and compliance at Bitstamp to navigating the UK’s FCA registration process, Charlotte gives a candid look into what it takes to stay ahead in this dynamic industry.

Key topics covered in this episode include:

• The impact of the UK Financial Promotions Regime and what compliance entails
• Practical insights into FCA registration and how firms can streamline the process
• The complexities of the Travel Rule and how Bitstamp ensures smooth customer journeys
• How UK regulations are aligning with MiCA and what the future holds for crypto compliance
• Why industry collaboration is crucial for the growth and maturity of the crypto space