---
title: "Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets"
description: "Global regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency and digital assets. MiCA in EU, SEC framework in US, and emerging standards for institutional adoption."
author: "James Tylee"
date: "2026-03-07"
dateModified: "2026-04-07"
updated: "2026-03-07"
sameAs:
  - "https://www.teamblockchain.net/#podcast"
  - "https://open.spotify.com/show/0wxqlnCDOlk5NXiEtaJYKr"
duration: 51
topics:
  - Regulation
  - Compliance
  - Policy
  - Digital Assets
  - Cryptocurrency
series: "Digital Bytes Podcast"
episode: 21
season: 1
links:
  spotify: "https://open.spotify.com/show/7bb47050"
  apple: "https://podcasts.apple.com/"
  anchor: "https://anchor.fm/teamblockchain"
---

# Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets

**Episode 21 | 51 minutes | Published March 7, 2026**

## Overview

Regulation is the tailwind for institutional adoption. This episode dives into MiCA's implementation in Europe, the SEC's evolving stance in the US, and how global standards are converging on custody, market structure, and consumer protection.

## Key Topics

- **MiCA (EU):** Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation and implementation timeline
- **US Framework:** SEC, CFTC, and OCC guidance on cryptocurrencies
- **Custody Solutions:** Institutional-grade digital asset storage
- **Market Structure:** Trading, listing, and settlement standards
- **Compliance Tech:** RegTech solutions for digital asset firms
- **Global Harmonization:** IOSCO, FSB, and international coordination
- **Enterprise Implications:** What compliance means for business adoption

## Guests

- TBD: Regulatory lawyer, policy expert, or compliance officer

## Listen

- [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/7bb47050)
- [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/)
- [Anchor](https://anchor.fm/teamblockchain)

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