# The New Crypto-Legal Playbook | ETHSofia 2025

- Channel: [ETHSofia](https://streameth.org/ethsofia)
- Date: 2025-11-09
- Duration: 52:28
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/yt-TQOSD8gAymU
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQOSD8gAymU

## Description

The panel breaks down the fast-evolving crypto regulatory landscape in Europe and the US, explores how MiCA is being applied in practice, examines the treatment of crypto-assets under tax law, and addresses the legal uncertainties surrounding decentralised finance (DeFi).

Panelists:
Vladimir Sotirov, General Counsel, Babylon Labs
Georg Brameshuber, Co-Founder and CEO, Validvent
Elena Tzvetinova, General Counsel, ICEO
Moderator: Vyara Savova, Senior Policy Expert, EUCI

This video was recorded during the ETHSofia Conference and Workshops - September 24-25th, 2025.

ETHSofia is Bulgaria’s premier crypto event exploring Ethereum technology and blockchain innovation. In 2025, it’s set to unite builders, founders, researchers, investors, and crypto enthusiasts to collaboratively shape the future of Web3. 

For more information  visit our website. Links in our channel.

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