MiCA in Practice: Case Studies and Live Expert Discussion

New Balkans Law Office hosted a webinar dedicated to the practical application of the EU’s MiCA framework, bringing together professionals from the crypto, financial services, compliance and legal sectors. The session focused on real life  examples drawn from current advisory work and explored how companies are approaching cross-border activity, supervisory expectations and operational obligations under MiCA.

More than 50 participants joined the event, reflecting the continued interest in how MiCA is unfolding in practice and what businesses should anticipate as regulators across the EU begin applying the new regime.

Session Overview

The webinar centred on two case studies that illustrated typical challenges emerging under MiCA and DORA for issuers and service providers operating across multiple Member States. The discussion touched on themes such as supervisory coordination, AML considerations, operational requirements and early signals from regulators.

These cases served as a starting point for a wider conversation moderated by Nevena Bekyarova, during which speakers addressed questions raised by attendees and shared insights based on recent mandates and regulatory interactions.

Speakers

• Kamen Shoylev, Managing Partner
• Maya Ivanova, Head of AML & Compliance
• Nevena Bekyarova, Partner

Key Insights

Although the examples differed, several common points emerged throughout the session:

• Cross-border operations require careful alignment between home and host authorities.
• Consistency in governance, AML frameworks and reporting structures is critical.
• Firms must consider the interaction between MiCA and other regulatory regimes.
• Early dialogue with supervisors reduces uncertainty and improves implementation outcomes.

Webinar Recording

A recording of the webinar is available on our YouTube channel.

About NBLO

NBLO is a boutique law firm with offices in Sofia and London, providing tailored legal advice to corporate and private clients operating across borders. The firm supports businesses in the fintech and crypto sectors, assists with market entry and establishment in Bulgaria, and advises on regulatory authorisations under the evolving EU framework.