In the latest episode of CryptoReg Insights, host Polina Evstifeeva speaks with Niki Beattie, Founder of Market Structure Partners and Chair of ClearToken, about the development of new crypto market infrastructure fuelled by regulations.
Unlike TradFi infrastructure, most of the crypto market infrastructure is currently unregulated, which may lead to risks such as blockchain forks causing ownership uncertainty, no settlement finality (leading to extended disputes in defaults), absence of delivery versus payment (increasing intermediary exposure), and pre-funding inefficiencies that limit capital velocity for institutions.
Niki addresses DeFi misconceptions: technology alone does not address all these risks. Regulated infrastructure is essential for 24/7 operations, global scalability, and institutional participation.
The discussion covers UK regulatory progress, including the FCA’s crypto framework, Wholesale Financial Markets Digital Strategy, the Digital Securities Sandbox, and efforts to bridge TradFi and DeFi.
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Duration: 30 min | Released: February 23, 2026
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