Harshil Agarwal is a strategic advisor to TLP Advisors, bringing deep expertise in virtual assets regulation, cross-border compliance, and financial services law. His career has been shaped by his tenure at the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai, where he played a key role in drafting regulatory frameworks, enabling the derivatives regime, shaping enforcement policies, and assessing complex business models for licensing. His contributions have helped strengthen Dubai’s position as a leader in responsible crypto oversight. He also worked closely with local and international regulators, led enforcement actions, and managed appeals before VARA’s Grievance Committee, ensuring fair and transparent regulatory enforcement. Before donning the regulator’s hat, Harshil was Legal Counsel at Polygon Labs, one of the most influential blockchain firms, where he led investment agreements, commercial negotiations, and corporate structuring across multiple jurisdictions. His role extended beyond traditional legal functions—he operated at the intersection of DeFi, regulatory compliance, and strategic business development, helping forge partnerships with some of the world’s largest brands while navigating an evolving legal landscape. His ability to bridge law, technology, and business strategy has made him a trusted advisor in the virtual assets space. Beyond his professional work, Harshil has a deep appreciation for music, anime, and an unshakable devotion to good food. A relentless tinkerer, he is often found poking at AI models—half out of curiosity, half in the hope of discovering shortcuts to life.