Matthias Bauer-Langgartner is an experienced professional in digital assets policy and regulatory strategy, currently serving as the Head of Policy for Europe at Chainalysis since February 2024. With a strong background in finance and technology, Matthias is also a Subject Matter Expert at ACAMS and an Industry Associate at the UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies. Previous roles include Senior Supervisor at the European Central Bank, Managing Director UK & Ireland at Bitpanda, and multiple positions at the Financial Conduct Authority focusing on distributed ledger technologies and regulatory frameworks. Matthias has contributed to regulatory bodies such as BaFin and the Austrian Finance Ministry and holds advanced degrees in Financial Market Regulation, Law, and Latin American Studies from notable institutions.