Dr Jean-Philippe Chetcuti addresses Andersen Crypto Regulation Meeting
One of the highlights of the annual Andersen Global Partners Meeting held in Las Vegas in October was the Andersen Crypto Regulation panel that focused on the pertinent subject of Challenges in Crypto Regulation. Managing Partner, Dr. Jean Philippe Chetcuti, served as one of the five esteemed panellists who shared experiences and developments with legal and crypto-regulation peers hailing from over 170 countries.
Crypto Views from the US
Hai Tang, Managing Director and member of Andersen Alternative Investment Fund Services Group at Andersen Tax in the US, delivered insights on the current state and future of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), the cryptocurrency industry's counterpart to Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) as a fundraising mechanism for companies seeking capital to develop new coins, applications, or services.
Cryptocurrencies Regulatory in the EU and Malta
Dr Jean-Philippe Chetcuti updated the audience on cryptocurrency regulatory developments in Europe, namely the EU MiCA Regulation, with a specific emphasis on regulatory opportunities in Malta. Dr. Chetcuti delved into the intricacies of MiCA, the European Union's regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, and the associated challenges faced by the EU. Furthermore, he elaborated on Malta's Crypto Framework, known as the Virtual Financial Assets (VFA) Regime, which, drawing inspiration from the MiFID model, was introduced in November 2018. This framework has since established itself as a pioneering regulatory model for cryptocurrencies on a global scale. Notably, he underscored Malta's readiness to transition from the VFA framework to MiCA, reflecting Malta's proactive engagement within the dynamic landscape of cryptocurrency regulation.
A Spanish perspective to Crypto Regulation
Guillermo Yuste, Banking and Finance Partner at Andersen in Spain offered the investment banking perspective of crypto-currency regulations and the challenges presented by industry developments.
El Salvador's approach to Crypto Regulation
Piero Rusconi, Partner at Central American law firm Central Law, El Salvador highlighted El Salvador crypto friendly approach and high adoption levels of crypto-currencies. Mr Rusconi provided an overview of El Salvador encompassing crypto regulation, and El Salvador's approach to taxation of crypto-currencies.
Mexico and Regulatory Challenges of Crypto
Meanwhile, Rodrigo Covarrubias, Partner at SKATT International Tax Firm, Mexico, elucidated the range of services that law firms can offer and emphasized the importance of global-knowledge sharing.
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