Jan Kühne, Head of Partnerships at DLT Finance, outlines how their platform enables banks and brokers to offer regulated spot and derivatives crypto trading to their clients across the EU.

5 Key Takeaways:
- DLT Finance: A Regulated Infrastructure Provider: Jan introduces DLT Finance as a BaFin-regulated security trading firm and fintech company, providing a comprehensive platform for digital asset trading and custody.
- MiCA: Unlocking the European Market: He emphasizes the significance of MiCA in creating a single integrated market for digital assets in Europe, opening up vast opportunities for financial institutions.
- Tri-Party Agreement for Seamless Integration: Jan explains DLT Finance's tri-party agreement model, allowing partners to leverage their technology and regulatory framework while maintaining control over client experience and branding.
- Modular Product Suite: He highlights the flexibility of their product setup, enabling partners to choose specific modules based on their needs, including crypto trading, custody, fiat on/off ramping, and KYC/AML compliance.
- Addressing Client Churn and Attracting New Customers: Jan acknowledges the fear of losing clients to crypto-native competitors as a key driver for financial institutions, while also recognizing the potential of crypto trading to attract new, younger clientele.

This presentation is part of the Industry Call on "How to Win in Digital Assets in 2025" by w3.vision x Blockstories.

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction to DLT Finance and Jan Kühne
2:20 DLT Finance's Platform and Partners
5:56 The Importance of MiCA for the European Market
7:07 Legal Framework: Tri-Party Agreement
8:08 Modular Product Setup
10:53 The Flow of Funds: A Buy Order Example
13:15 Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

What is the Digital Assets Season 2025?

The Digital Assets Season (presented by w3.vision x Blockstories) is Europe’s largest educational campaign on exploring the next drivers of institutional adoption in digital assets.
From January to March 2025, 8 leading industry partners are hosting a 10-week immersive series designed to equip financial institutions with the strategies and playbooks needed to succeed in digital assets in 2025.

Watch, read and participate in our events here: https://www.w3.vision/

Get in touch:
Jan Kühne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-kuehne/
DLT Finance Website: https://dlt-finance.com/
Vicktoria Klich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicktoriaklich/
Maximilian Vargas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximilian-vargas/

Relevant Links for the Digital Assets Season 2025:
Podcast: https://www.onchainculture.xyz/
Newsletter: https://ccd.beehiiv.com/
Event Calendar: https://lu.ma/w3.vision