Kelly Galea is a Legal and Policy Officer in the Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT), where she currently focuses on digital euro and online fraud. Prior to joining the Commission, she gained valuable experience in the banking sector. Kelly completed her legal education in Malta and is a fully licensed lawyer.

European Commission

A Policy Maker’s Perspective on Digital Assets

As digital assets continue to reshape global finance, policymakers face the challenge of fostering innovation while safeguarding economic stability and public confidence. This speech examines the policy considerations surrounding digital currency, tokenization, and decentralized finance, and explores how governments can build balanced frameworks that support innovation, transparency, and responsible market development.