Sofia Maria Cucciniello

Sofia Maria Cucciniello is a senior legal and regulatory professional with over 15 years of international experience in fintech, digital assets, payments, and financial services. She currently serves as Head of Legal & Compliance at Blockchain.com, a leading cryptocurrency wallet and exchange platform, and is also Co-Director of Programming & Sponsorships for the ACAMS Malta Chapter, the local branch of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists.

Her expertise spans anti-money laundering (AML), MiCA regulation, and crypto compliance, and she is a frequent speaker at major industry events such as DACOM, SiGMA, and the NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum. She has contributed thought leadership on regulatory topics through platforms like Mondaq, where she authored legal articles while at WH Partners.

Prior to her current role, Cucciniello held key compliance positions including Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) at EPG Financial Services Limited and Deputy of the Chairperson for the Financial Institution Malta Association (FIMA). Her career reflects a consistent focus on financial crime prevention and regulatory alignment within the evolving digital assets landscape.