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Webinar: The 2026 Digital Asset Compliance Masterclass – Module II: The Ownership Divide – Hosted vs Unhosted & The DeFi Bridge

April 16 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Description:

Regulators are increasingly focused on the “Compliance Gap” created by self-hosted (unhosted) wallets. As the 2026 deadline for the European Commission’s assessment on self-hosted risks approaches, firms must navigate the complex requirement to verify ownership of non-custodial addresses.

This module conducts a deep dive into the technical verification required for any transfer involving a self-hosted wallet. We examine the shift from simple risk-based monitoring to prescriptive technical verification for any transfer involving a self-hosted wallet..

In this session we will explore:

  • Verification Mechanisms: Comparing “Satoshi Tests,” micro-deposits, and digital signatures for proving wallet ownership.
  • The €1,000 Threshold: Specific enhanced due diligence (EDD) triggers for self-hosted interactions under the new TFR.
  • DeFi Intermediation: When does a decentralised protocol become an “obliged entity”? Navigating the bridge between DeFi and regulated CASPs.
  • Whitelisting & Risk Scoring: Implementing blockchain analytics to “score” unhosted wallets before funds are accepted.

Who Should Attend

  • Heads of Risk managing exposure to non-custodial and P2P transactions.
  • Blockchain Analysts using on-chain data to verify counterparty risk.
  • Compliance Officers drafting internal policies for unhosted wallet interactions.

🚀 Access to Resources

All registrants will receive:

  • A recording of the session.
  • Complimentary access to ViCA, including 20 free queries, to support ongoing regulatory insight and compliance research.
  • No subscription or payment required.

Speakers

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Howard Baxter

Head, KYC Managed Services

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Richard Strike

Director, Crypto Investigations & Digital Assets

Details

Date:
April 16
Time:
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Website:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3017732408335/WN__04fYKGtRJSTJNdVxukj7Q

Venue

Live Online

Organiser

Complyport