Ruben Bombardi is a regular contributor at Block of Fame, CoinGape. He brings over two decades of legal expertise and strategic insight to the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) as General Counsel and Head of Regulatory Enforcement. A dual-qualified lawyer, Ruben has a wealth of experience spanning financial markets, fintech, and regulatory compliance, positioning him as a key player in shaping VARA’s legal and regulatory frameworks. His career has seen him lead cutting-edge initiatives at some of the world’s most prominent financial institutions, including Standard Chartered, MUFG, Barclays Capital, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).