Zero Clarity: Regulatory Compliance in DeFi
A legal meetup by Zerion during EthCC — one day of open discussion on staying DeFi, marketing compliance, sanctions and AML, and where the rules go next.
It's time for an open discussion
Zerion is excited to host the “Zero Clarity: Regulatory Compliance in DeFi” meetup, a unique event designed for those who are overwhelmed by the ever-changing nature of DeFi regulations and are doing their best to thrive in the decentralized world.
Zerion aims to create an environment for open and transparent discussions of disturbing legal matters. We believe that every participant attending the meetup has a wealth of experience and insights into DeFi regulation, balancing compliance issues and promoting business interests.
Our goal is to leverage our collective knowledge and expertise to uncover effective, balanced solutions. By bringing together diverse perspectives, we can generate new ideas and effective strategies for managing regulatory compliance. We anticipate an open discussion that will bring insights for all of us.
The agenda
Let's navigate the regulatory landscape and bring some clarity to it.
- 9:30 – 10:00
Guest gathering. Breakfast
- 10:00 – 11:20
How to stay DeFi?
Moderator: Sarah Compani (Aleph Avocats)
The main block is devoted to drawing the redline between regulated and non-regulated entities and discussing how decentralised entities can stay legally decentralised. As regulators become increasingly concerned about the activities of Dapps, DEXs, and aggregators (recent Wells Notice to Uniswap, Consensys fights back the SEC), the main question for companies is how to stay unregulated.
- 11:40 – 13:00
Marketing Compliance in Crypto
Moderator: Darya Shemet (Zerion Inc)
How can projects promote their services without crossing into regulated activities? What entities fall under the UK marketing regulations? Is it safe to promote memecoins on social media?
- 13:00 – 14:00
Lunch
- 14:00 – 15:20
Compliance with Sanctions and AML in DeFi
Moderator: Filipp Petkevitch (Buzko.Krasnov)
This topic will cover strategies for adhering to global sanctions requirements and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations within the DeFi ecosystem. The EU is enhancing AML regulations that affect even non-custodial wallets and other DApps, and the USA is scrutinizing the AML and Sanctions control. The main question is who has to adopt KYC and Travel rules. Is it possible to be compliant without implementing KYC?
- 15:40 – 17:00
The Future of DeFi Regulations
Moderator: Vyara Savova (European Crypto Initiative)
An open discussion on anticipated regulatory developments affecting the DeFi sector and how businesses can prepare for these changes.
Inside the room
Photography from the last Zerion legal meetup.
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