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Georg Harer was a financial lawyer for 10 years before joining Bybit. Now Co-CEO of Bybit EU, he sits with David Sencil at Paris Blockchain Week 2026 to walk through the post-MiCA European crypto landscape — including the regulatory gap MiCA hasn't closed (crypto loans), the three-license stack platforms need to operate, and his pitch to regulators for a consolidated license that would save firms millions.We cover:- Crypto loans regulatory blind spot- The MiCA + e-money + MiFID three-license operator math- Why Bybit EU started with retail before institutional- Tokenized stocks at 2am at the club- Euro stablecoin liquidity vs USDC dominanceChapters:00:42 - Bybit's Growth and History01:11 - George's Background and Transition to Bybit02:21 - Bitcoin Loans and Regulation in Europe03:11 - Crypto Loan Regulation Discussion04:03 - George's Introduction to Bitcoin05:35 - Bybit's Focus on Europe07:28 - Trust and Regulation in European Crypto Market09:00 - Bybit's Customer Base and Licensing10:30 - Institutional Focus at Paris Blockchain Week11:15 - Average Bybit User in Europe12:28 - Bybit's Licensing and Regulatory Challenges14:11 - Future of European Financial Regulation17:31 - Euro-Denominated Stablecoins19:24 - Concerns About Dollar-Denominated Stablecoins21:35 - Reporting Requirements for Stablecoins22:22 - Excitement About Tokenized Stocks23:47 - Bybit's Future Products and Success MetricsFollow Bitcoin.com for more crypto interviews, insights, and market updates.
