#67: Getting Ready for MiCA with Anne-Grace Kleczewski & Anne-Lorinne Mognetti from MME

The deadline for new crypto regulation in the EU, termed the Market in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) is fast approaching, and many are wondering - What exactly does MiCA entail, and how can you prepare for it?

For starters, MiCA applies to a broad range of entities providing services related to crypto, including exchanges, custodians, wallet providers, brokers, investment firms, and more.

There are two key compliance deadlines based on the nature of your services: June and December 2024.

Now in the absence of a dedicated compliance specialist, the task of ensuring your web3 startup is MiCA-ready might fall on you, the Head of Operations or Finance.

Being proactive and seeking legal expertise early is crucial.

To help us get prepared for MiCA, I spoke with Anne-Grace Kleczewski & Anne-Lorinne Mognetti from MME.

MME has been instrumental in the development of the "Crypto Valley" ecosystem and is a leading Swiss firm offering comprehensive legal, tax, and compliance services for digital assets and blockchain technology.

Topics covered:

• Episode intro (00:47)
• Anne-Grace’s background (2:51)
• Anne-Lorinne’s background (6:21)
• What is MiCA & why it’s being introduced (7:41)
• Scope & requirements for MiCA compliance (10:42)
• MiCA & DeFi (13:11)
• Deadline of 30th December 2024 (19:19)
• Grandfathering rule and verifying the level of decentralization (22:46)
• Thanks to our sponsor Web3Finance Club (27:17)
• MiCA v/s current crypto regulations (29:11)
• Passporting feature & obligations for non EU companies (37:03)
• Reverse solicitation exemption (39:55)
• Attractive jurisdictions for non-EU companies (43:59)
• How MME helps with MiCA compliance (47:24)
• Services most requested by accountants & CFOs (50:26)
• How to make DeFi more accessible (53:35)
• Closing thoughts (58:20)
• Maxim of Anne-Grace & Anne-Lorinne (59:07)

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