From Fragmentation to Frameworks: Building the Future of Compliance for On-Chain Finance

The line between crypto and traditional finance is blurring—but compliance remains the bridge. As global regulators introduce new standards for digital asset activities, both established financial institutions and crypto-native firms face mounting pressure to adapt. This working group examines the technologies, partnerships, and governance models shaping the next generation of regulatory compliance; how AI, blockchain analytics, and real-time reporting tools can strengthen oversight and transparency; and what lessons TradFi and DeFi learn from each other. Discussion points will include:

• The institutionalization of digital assets: how banks, asset managers, and payment firms are entering the space.
• The need for unified compliance frameworks as tokenized assets, stablecoins, and digital securities blur boundaries.
• The challenge: balancing innovation with investor protection, market integrity, and financial stability.
• Key developments in the regulatory landscape
• SEC/CFTC jurisdictional tensions, stablecoin legislation, and custody rules, plus global considerations