Ernest Lima, a founding Partner at XReg Consulting, is a seasoned lawyer with over 17 years of experience specializing in financial services regulation. In his role as XReg’s legal and regulatory policy lead, he is adept at creating, refining, and executing legislative frameworks for cryptocurrencies that align with global and local policy objectives. Drawing on XReg’s deep knowledge of Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation, Ernest provides guidance to European clients and businesses seeking to enter the European market. He leads efforts to engage with European public sector officials and National Competent Authorities to ensure compliance with MiCA regulations. Ernest is a sought-after speaker at industry conferences, where he educates audiences on Europe’s MiCA regulation and its implications for the international regulatory landscape of cryptocurrencies. Additionally, he serves on the Financial Markets Law Committee, where he addresses legal challenges related to cryptoassets and Distributed Ledger Technology.