Blockchain Scotland Meetup

Welcome to the Monthly Blockchain Scotland Meetup at the Bayes Centre in Edinburgh. The event takes place at the ground floor in the Bayes Theorem room. 17.00 - 17.30 Arrivals & Networking 17.30 -17.35 Welcome from the host 17.35 - 17.55 "FCA Cryptoasset Regime in Focus: A Practical Guide to Preparing for Authorisation" by Mieke Filler, Solicitor and Anna Wylie, Trainee Solicitor in Financial Services Regulatory at Burness Paull LLP This talk will provide an overview of the key steps for firms that are preparing for the opening of the cryptoasset authorisation application gateway on 30th September 2026. We will recap the new requirements that will apply to cryptoasset trading platforms, intermediaries, safeguarding, cryptoasset lending, borrowing, and staking. This session will offer a practical walkthrough of the FCA authorisation process (including the pre-application advice support service), transitional arrangements for firms already offering cryptoasset services, how to prepare a high quality application and will touch on the FCA’s key expectations for applicants, including regulatory capital thresholds and disclosure requirements. 17.55 - 18.10 Q&A Talk to be announced 18.45 - 19.05 Break with refreshments Talk to be announced 19.40 Introductions + Announcements 20.00 Pizza, sushi & drinks (incl. vegan options) Networking and drinks until 9.30 pm in Bayes 21.30 - 23.00 Networking at Pear Tree Drinks and networking at Pear Tree until 11 p.m. Please join us at the Pear Tree where the discussions will continue. Join Blockchain Scotland as a member here (https://www.blockchainscotland.xyz/membership ) to enhance your career or to enjoy many premium benefits that will help your business grow.