About Nikolai de Koning

Nikolai de Koning is a financial services lawyer based in Amsterdam. He advises clients on a wide range of regulatory matters. Nikolai plays a pivotal role in the Dutch FinTech practice and is a key member of the global FinTech team. He has developed in-depth knowledge of blockchain technology and its applications, in particular cryptocurrencies, and advises crypto exchanges, payment service providers, electronic money institutions, other financial institutions, including start-ups, on the regulatory challenges and requirements related to the deployment of these technologies. Nikolai frequently writes articles and blog posts that provide insights on financial services regulations at local, European, and global levels, with a special focus on developments in FinTech.