An architect of MiCA on regulating crypto
The father of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation discusses making the most of a crisis, waiting for Washington and the risks of failing to innovate.
Peter Kerstens
Peter Kerstens advises on technological innovation, digital transformation and cybersecurity at the European Commission’s financial services department. He has led work on the European Commission’s Fintech Action Plan and Digital Finance Strategy and co-chaired the European Commission’s Fintech Taskforce. Mr. Kerstens is often referred to as the “father” of MiCA, the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, and Dora, the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act. He has previously served as Finance Counsellor at the EU Embassy in Washington, D.C. and as a member of the private offices of the commissioner for the internal market and services and the commissioner for health and consumer protection.