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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.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
