Jonathan Galea, Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies Lawyer, President of Bitmalta, Managing Director at Blockchain Advisory, Head of Consultancies and Legal at TokenKey
Jonathan’s considerable experience in the blockchain sector ranges from a close study on the developing regulation in the area to hands-on experience in the technical and economic aspects of cryptocurrencies, one of the most widely-adopted uses of the blockchain so far. Jonathan’s LL.D. (Doctorate of Laws) thesis was titled “ T h e E ff e c t o f Bit c oin o n M o n e y Laundering Law ”, and being completed in May 2015, it was one of the first ever legal theses on the subject. He has been following developments in the area for four years and moreover has also participated as a keynote speaker in several conferences both in Malta and abroad, covering the legal, technical and economic aspects thereof.
Jonathan’s expertise consists of legal advice on regulatory matters related to blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies in general as well as technical advice on blockchains and platforms built on top of them (from a fundamental perspective). He is an active member in various crypto-communities and is experienced in the mining, trading, investing and analysis of cryptocurrencies. He heads an advisory business with the name of Blockchain Advisory Ltd , offering consultation and legal services in relation to blockchain technology, initial coin offerings (ICOs), cryptocurrencies, and so on, as well as holding the position of Head of Consultancies at TokenKey Ltd , a prominent one-stop shop targeting international clients wishing to run an ICO with the provision of multitude services targeting the marketing, tokenomics, and general best running of the ICO.