Joey Garcia

Joey Garcia is a prominent figure in the fintech and blockchain industry, currently serving as the Director and Head of Public Affairs, Policy, and Regulatory Affairs at Xapo Bank since June 2022.13 With over 20 years of experience in various roles, Garcia has established himself as a leading expert in cryptocurrency regulations and financial services.

Professional Background

Garcia's career spans several key positions:

• Xapo Bank: In his current role, he oversees public affairs, policy, and regulatory matters for this Bitcoin-focused bank.12
• Legal Consultant: Prior to Xapo, he worked as a consultant and partner at ISOLAS LLP from 2017 to 2022.1
• United Nations: Served as a consultant in 2021.1
• IOV Labs: Held a position as Non-Executive Director since 2019.1
• thinkBLOCKtank: Founding member since 2018.1

Expertise and Recognition

Joey Garcia is widely recognized for his expertise in blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation:

• Ranked as one of the top 12 lawyers globally in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space by Chambers & Partners in 2018.3
• Co-chaired the Gibraltar Government's working group on Blockchain for three years.3
• Member of the Wharton Reg@Tech think tank in Philadelphia.3
• Contributor to various publications on blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation.3

Education

Garcia's educational background includes:

• PGDL and BVC degrees in Law from BPP Law School (2002-2004).1
• BA Joint Honours degree in Philosophy from the University of Bristol (1999-2002).1

Role at Xapo Bank

At Xapo Bank, Garcia plays a crucial role in navigating the complex regulatory landscape of cryptocurrency banking. He advocates for aligning traditional banking standards with the crypto ecosystem and emphasizes the importance of collaboration between these sectors.2 Garcia is also involved in discussions about regulatory frameworks such as the EU's MICA regulation and the challenges of running a Bitcoin-focused bank.2

Joey Garcia's LinkedIn username is joeygarcia, where he maintains a professional presence and shares insights about the fintech and blockchain industries.3