Safello

Stockholm, 15 November, 2024 | Safello, the leading cryptocurrency exchange in the Nordics, announces the election of Åsa Leander Skålén to the board of directors of Safello AB. With extensive experience in both legal and compliance roles within the financial sector, Åsa brings invaluable insights as Safello advances its regulatory roadmap, including the upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) application process.

Åsa Leander Skålén has worked as a lawyer since 2003, serving in both business law firms and as in-house legal counsel and compliance officer. In 2013, she founded Realjuridik i Sverige AB, a consultancy firm offering legal, compliance, and regulatory services to financial institutions across both traditional finance and the blockchain and crypto markets.

Her expertise spans commercial contracts, corporate law, financial regulations, and compliance, complemented by her work as a lecturer in financial ethics, regulations and compliance. Her knowledge of blockchain technology and crypto-assets legislation, particularly with regard to MiCA, further strengthens her value to Safello as the company navigates regulatory frameworks in the evolving digital asset space. Safello AB is the operational subsidiary of Safello Group AB and will as such be the authorized entity under MiCA. 

"Åsa’s extensive expertise in financial regulations and her depth of knowledge in crypto-asset compliance will be invaluable to our board once the MiCA framework is in place," says Frank Schuil, chairman of Safello. "Her perspective will strengthen our position as a licensed entity and help us navigate the new regulatory landscape strategically and effectively."

Åsa Leander Skålén commented on her appointment: "I am excited to join Safello AB’s board at such a transformative time for both the company and the crypto industry. Safello's commitment to regulatory excellence and sustainable growth aligns well with my own experience, and I look forward to contributing to its continued success."

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Christian Ploog, press@safello.com

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Safello is the leading cryptocurrency exchange in the Nordics, with over 384,000 users. The company is empowering financial independence by making crypto accessible to everyone. Safello offers a secure way to buy, sell and store crypto in seamless transactions at industry-leading speeds. Operating in Sweden, Safello has been registered as a financial institution with Finansinspektionen (Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority) since 2013 and is listed at Nasdaq First North Growth Market since 2021. For more information visit www.safello.com.