Public Key

Why Europe's DORA Could Change Crypto Landscape


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Will DORA regulation Change the way Financial Institutions and Crypto Assert Service Providers utilize technology providers like Fireblocks?


In this riveting episode, Matthias Bauer-Langgartner (Head of Policy Europe, Chainalysis) sits down with Jason Allegrante (Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, Fireblocks), to answer this question and to demystify the intricacies of the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and its implications on the digital asset space.

The duo navigate through regulatory frameworks and assess how the recent Bybit hack becomes a poignant example demonstrating the urgent need for operational resilience and improved cybersecurity protocols in the industry.

Jason leverages his public sector and traditional financial legal acumen to cover the challenges and opportunities presented by DORA and the need for a global standard when it comes to material business matters in crypto, highlighting custody technology. 

Minute-by-minute episode breakdown

2 | Jason’s transition from public sector and traditional legal to digital asset frameworks

4 | Fireblocks: Secure and flexible digital asset custody platform

7 | Could Bybit Hack have been avoided using Fireblock’s technology?

12 | DORA's Impact on technology providers, CASPs and financial institutions

19 | Challenges and strategies for DORA Compliance in Financial Services

24 | Navigating MiCAand DORA compliance challenges for EU crypto service providers

30 | Will DORA raise standards or stifle innovation?

33 | Challenges of regulating DeFi within traditional financial frameworks

37 | Global regulatory shifts in cybersecurity and digital assets with the USA taking the lead?

Related resources

Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key.

  • Website: Fireblocks: The simplest and most secure way to work with digital assets
  • Blog: What is MPC (Multi-Party Computation)?
  • Learning: Fireblocks Academy: Education and training for every role, stage and learning style
  • Report: “The New Frontier of Crypto Security” Report: Navigating the Latest Threats With Best-in-Class Security
  • Report: The Chainalysis 2025 Crypto Crime Report (Download Your Copy Today)
  • Conference: Chainalysis Links NYC (April 1 & 2, 2025) * Get Tickets Now!
  • Blog: Preventing Large-Scale Crypto Hacks: Key Security Measures for Exchanges
  • Blog: International Action Dismantles Notorious Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex
  • YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page 
  • Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain
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    • Matthias Bauer-Langgartner  *Host*  (Head of Policy Europe, Chainalysis)
    • Jason Allegrante (Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, Fireblocks)
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