Register now to hear insights from four of the industry's leading experts.
Finance Magnates
Several large-scale software exploitations and consequential thefts on DeFi platforms over the last several months have shown us that 'trustless' systems aren't as 'trustless' the may seem.
How can DeFi platforms be built and operated in a safe way? Who benefits from DeFi the most, and what role will these systems play in our future?
Finance Magnates is happy to present the next installment in our live webinar series: next week, we'll be joined by four of the cryptocurrency industry's most prominent experts--Teana Baker-Taylor, Alex Mashinsky, Brian Norton, and Lex Sokolin--to discuss an increasingly relevant topic in the cryptosphere: the ups and downs of decentralized financial systems, or 'DeFi.'
Join 4 top experts from across the cryptocurrency industry
Finance Magnates has hand-selected a group of experts to discuss the evolution of DeFi from different places in the DeFi ecosystem. Together, these four panelists offer a comprehensive view of how far DeFi has come, and how far it still needs to go.
Alex Mashinsky, founder and CEO of Celsius.
Alex Mashinsky is a serial entrepreneur and founder of seven New York City-based startups, raising more than $1 billion and exiting over $3 billion. One of the companies that Alex has founded, Celsius Network, runs on top of the Ethereum network.
Teana Baker-Taylor is the UK Director at cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Binance's ecosystem includes a decentralized exchange. Previously, Teana was the Executive Director and board member of Global Digital Finance, a not-for-profit initiative fostering discussion on global policy and governance for Blockchain and digital assets with policymakers, regulators, and industry participants.
Teana Baker-Taylor, U.K. Director at Binance.
Lex Sokolin, futurist and entrepreneur working on the next generation of financial services, serves as the chief marketing officer and Global Fintech Co-Head at ConsenSys, a blockchain technology company building the infrastructure, applications, and practices that enable a decentralized world.
Lex Sokolin, CMO and Global Fintech Co-Head at ConsenSys.
Brian Norton, Chief Operations Officer of MEW (MyEtherWallet), has built years of startup operational management experience in industries across the tech space, including edtech, industrial automation, and now blockchain. Brian's work at MEW is inspired by the idea that blockchain technology, designed for everyday life, will change the way we live for the better in ways we can not yet imagine.
Brian Norton, Chief Operations Officer at MEW (MyEtherWallet).
The panel will be moderated by Rachel McIntosh, podcast host, and cryptocurrency industry journalist at Finance Magnates.
A limited number of spots are still available
This panel discussion presents an invaluable opportunity for you, your firm, and your friends to gain invaluable insight into the future of DeFi. Finance Magnates would love to see you there: bring your questions, comments, and ideas.
Several large-scale software exploitations and consequential thefts on DeFi platforms over the last several months have shown us that 'trustless' systems aren't as 'trustless' the may seem.
How can DeFi platforms be built and operated in a safe way? Who benefits from DeFi the most, and what role will these systems play in our future?
Finance Magnates is happy to present the next installment in our live webinar series: next week, we'll be joined by four of the cryptocurrency industry's most prominent experts--Teana Baker-Taylor, Alex Mashinsky, Brian Norton, and Lex Sokolin--to discuss an increasingly relevant topic in the cryptosphere: the ups and downs of decentralized financial systems, or 'DeFi.'
Join 4 top experts from across the cryptocurrency industry
Finance Magnates has hand-selected a group of experts to discuss the evolution of DeFi from different places in the DeFi ecosystem. Together, these four panelists offer a comprehensive view of how far DeFi has come, and how far it still needs to go.
Alex Mashinsky, founder and CEO of Celsius.
Alex Mashinsky is a serial entrepreneur and founder of seven New York City-based startups, raising more than $1 billion and exiting over $3 billion. One of the companies that Alex has founded, Celsius Network, runs on top of the Ethereum network.
Teana Baker-Taylor is the UK Director at cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Binance's ecosystem includes a decentralized exchange. Previously, Teana was the Executive Director and board member of Global Digital Finance, a not-for-profit initiative fostering discussion on global policy and governance for Blockchain and digital assets with policymakers, regulators, and industry participants.
Teana Baker-Taylor, U.K. Director at Binance.
Lex Sokolin, futurist and entrepreneur working on the next generation of financial services, serves as the chief marketing officer and Global Fintech Co-Head at ConsenSys, a blockchain technology company building the infrastructure, applications, and practices that enable a decentralized world.
Lex Sokolin, CMO and Global Fintech Co-Head at ConsenSys.
Brian Norton, Chief Operations Officer of MEW (MyEtherWallet), has built years of startup operational management experience in industries across the tech space, including edtech, industrial automation, and now blockchain. Brian's work at MEW is inspired by the idea that blockchain technology, designed for everyday life, will change the way we live for the better in ways we can not yet imagine.
Brian Norton, Chief Operations Officer at MEW (MyEtherWallet).
The panel will be moderated by Rachel McIntosh, podcast host, and cryptocurrency industry journalist at Finance Magnates.
A limited number of spots are still available
This panel discussion presents an invaluable opportunity for you, your firm, and your friends to gain invaluable insight into the future of DeFi. Finance Magnates would love to see you there: bring your questions, comments, and ideas.
Rachel is a self-taught crypto geek and a passionate writer. She believes in the power that the written word has to educate, connect and empower individuals to make positive and powerful financial choices. She is the Podcast Host and a Cryptocurrency Editor at Finance Magnates.
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Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nominations-open
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nominations-open
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 | Nominations Now Open 🏆#Fintech #FMAwards #TradingIndustry
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 | Nominations Now Open 🏆#Fintech #FMAwards #TradingIndustry
Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech
Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
