Opinion on the Impact of EUs MiCA Regulation on Cryptocurrency

Ernest Lima, a highly skilled attorney with over 17 years of experience in financial services regulation, is one of the founders of XReg Consulting. In his role as XReg’s legal and regulatory policy leader, he has extensive expertise in designing, developing, and implementing legislative frameworks for cryptocurrencies that align with global and local policy goals. Ernest utilizes XReg’s deep knowledge of Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation to provide guidance to European clients and those seeking to enter the European market. Additionally, he spearheads XReg’s collaboration with European public sector officials and National Competent Authorities to ensure compliance with MiCA regulations. Ernest’s expertise has led him to speak at industry conferences and provide training to international regulatory bodies on the impact of Europe’s MiCA regulation on the global crypto regulatory landscape. Furthermore, he serves on the Financial Markets Law Committee, where he addresses issues related to the use of cryptoassets and distributed ledger technology (DLT).