CMS International Crypto Forum
Legal experts on crypto regulations (MiCAR, etc.) & global developments
Event details
Programme
09 Apr 2025 Past event
The CMS Crypto, Digital Assets and FinTech International Focus Group is organising an exclusive in-person breakfast event in Zurich, covering the latest developments in crypto regulation across Europe and beyond. We are bringing together legal experts from over fifteen jurisdictions to discuss MiCAR adoption, international regulatory trends, and the evolving global crypto landscape. We would be delighted if you would join us!
This event is designed for legal, compliance, and business professionals involved or considering to get involved in the the complex crypto world.
This is an essential session for anyone looking to understand the global regulatory landscape for crypto assets, stay ahead of compliance requirements, and engage in high-level discussions with international industry experts.
The event will be held in our Zurich office on 9 April from 9:00 in the morning and will go on for little over two hours.
Should you have any questions regarding this event, please contact us.
Feel free to share this invitation with colleagues or contacts who may find the Forum relevant.
We hope to see you there!
| 8:30 am - 9:00 am | Registration and breakfast |
| 09:00 am - 09:05 am | Welcome Tina Balzli and Markus Kaulartz |
| 09:05 am - 09:40 am | Global developments and crypto - what to watch out for On the USA Elise Soucie Watts On the Middle East, Hong Kong and Singapore Charles Kerrigan, Mike Ringer and Ying Yi Liew On Brazil and Latin America Pedro Duarte Pinho |
| 09:40 am - 10:40 am | MiCAR and its adoption – country reports EU views (Austria, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Spain) Stefan Paulmayer, Markus Kaulartz, Paolo Bonolis, Aurélia Viémont, Clair Wermers and Ricardo Plasencia Third country views (Switzerland and the UK) Tina Balzli, Sam Robinson and Mike Ringer and Ying Yi Liew |
| 10:40 am - 10:55 am | Tax intermezzo (DACH 8 and what crypto tax implications to pay attention at) Martin Friedberg and Hendrik Arendt |
| 10:55 am - 11:15 am | Crypto and AI Charles Kerrigan and Markus Kaulartz Moderator: Tina Balzli |
| 11:15 am - 11:30 am | Closing remarks Tina Balzli and Markus Kaulartz |
Legal experts on Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation
CMS Expert Guide to Crypto Regulation
CMS Expert Guide on Taxation of Crypto-Assets
CMS Legal Updates subscription service
Location
Dreikönigstrasse 7
P.O. Box
8022 Zurich
Switzerland
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