Session 2 of CryptoUK’s ‘Lunch and Learn’ series was focused on cryptoasset classification – what it means, and how to get through the compliance maze.

As a new asset class, crypto challenges many traditional norms of financial regulation, including how to classify cryptoassets for regulatory purposes. (Are they securities? Are they commodities? Are they neither/ both?).

In the EU, the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (“MiCA”) will shortly require crypto-asset issuers and service providers to classify cryptoassets.

During this session, we discussed:

• what cryptoasset classification means, and why it’s important;
• what are the MiCA requirements, and how they compare to other jurisdictions;
• how firms can take a proactive approach to complying with classification requirements under MiCA and other regulatory regimes.

The session was delivered by:

• Elena Tzvetinova, Chief Operating Officer, Eunice
• Mike Ringer, Partner and Co-Lead of Crypto & Digital Assets Group, CMS

About the series

The Crypto UK Lunch and Learn Series is a free, virtual training and education program designed to empower and educate members of the UK crypto community. This is being coordinated and delivered by the Member Advocacy Steering Committee and offered exclusively to CryptoUK members.

This initiative provides an accessible platform for individuals across the crypto ecosystem—whether seasoned professionals or newcomers—to enhance their understanding of key topics shaping the industry.

The series aims to foster knowledge-sharing and elevate industry standards, making advanced crypto education available to all. By creating an inclusive environment where members can expand their expertise, the series is designed to help build a more informed and resilient crypto community, equipping participants with the skills and insights needed to navigate the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape.