Sara Stratoberdha, formerly leading business development at Bullish, has become the CEO.
Several key figures within CoinDesk's leadership have departed from their roles.
In
a significant move orchestrated by the cryptocurrency exchange Bullish,
CoinDesk's long-serving CEO, Kevin Worth, has stepped down as part of a major
restructuring effort within the renowned media, events, and information
company.
Leadership
Transition at CoinDesk
Taking
the helm in Worth's place is Sara Stratoberdha, who brings her extensive
experience from leading business development at Bullish.
Kevin Worth, Source: LinkedIn
A spokesperson for
CoinDesk assured that despite the change in leadership, the company would
maintain its editorial independence and integrity under Stratoberdha's
guidance.
Sara Stratoberdha, Source: LinkedIn
The
shakeup, which follows Bullish's acquisition of CoinDesk from its former owner
Digital Currency Group just two months ago, extends beyond the CEO's position.
Several key figures within CoinDesk's leadership, including the Chief Operating
Officer and President of Media Elinor Hirschhorn, the Vice President of Engineering, John DeGuenther, and the Executive Director of Global Strategy, Emily Parker, have
also departed from their roles.
Michael
Casey, the Chief Content Officer, will no longer serve in a full-time capacity.
However, discussions are underway with Bullish to explore alternative roles for
Casey within the CoinDesk organization.
Recognition
of Outgoing Leadership
Bullish's CEO, Tom Farley, announced the restructuring via a memo circulated to CoinDesk
and Bullish employees on Thursday. Farley outlined the intention to streamline
CoinDesk's media, indices, and events businesses by adopting a flatter
organizational structure. As part of the restructuring, certain functions of
CoinDesk, such as Human Resources, will now align with their counterparts at
Bullish. Additionally, CoinDesk's tech and product teams will integrate with
Bullish.
In
a statement, Farley acknowledged Worth and the outgoing leadership team's
contributions. He highlighted their pivotal roles in steering CoinDesk into a
prominent global media entity, facilitating its acquisition by Bullish, and
successfully integrating the two companies. He extended his gratitude to
them and wished them well in their future endeavors.
Bullish
Acquires CoinDesk: A Strategic Move
Finance Magnates reported that Bullish
has acquired CoinDesk, a crypto media publication. CoinDesk will
operate independently as a subsidiary, maintaining its identity and integrity.
The
move aims to leverage Bullish's capital for CoinDesk's expansion in media,
events, and indices. The CEO, Kevin Worth sees potential for product development and
growth in the crypto economy. Bullish, known for institutional trading,
introduced perpetual futures recently. Lazard and Citi facilitated the
acquisition.
In
a significant move orchestrated by the cryptocurrency exchange Bullish,
CoinDesk's long-serving CEO, Kevin Worth, has stepped down as part of a major
restructuring effort within the renowned media, events, and information
company.
Leadership
Transition at CoinDesk
Taking
the helm in Worth's place is Sara Stratoberdha, who brings her extensive
experience from leading business development at Bullish.
Kevin Worth, Source: LinkedIn
A spokesperson for
CoinDesk assured that despite the change in leadership, the company would
maintain its editorial independence and integrity under Stratoberdha's
guidance.
Sara Stratoberdha, Source: LinkedIn
The
shakeup, which follows Bullish's acquisition of CoinDesk from its former owner
Digital Currency Group just two months ago, extends beyond the CEO's position.
Several key figures within CoinDesk's leadership, including the Chief Operating
Officer and President of Media Elinor Hirschhorn, the Vice President of Engineering, John DeGuenther, and the Executive Director of Global Strategy, Emily Parker, have
also departed from their roles.
Michael
Casey, the Chief Content Officer, will no longer serve in a full-time capacity.
However, discussions are underway with Bullish to explore alternative roles for
Casey within the CoinDesk organization.
Recognition
of Outgoing Leadership
Bullish's CEO, Tom Farley, announced the restructuring via a memo circulated to CoinDesk
and Bullish employees on Thursday. Farley outlined the intention to streamline
CoinDesk's media, indices, and events businesses by adopting a flatter
organizational structure. As part of the restructuring, certain functions of
CoinDesk, such as Human Resources, will now align with their counterparts at
Bullish. Additionally, CoinDesk's tech and product teams will integrate with
Bullish.
In
a statement, Farley acknowledged Worth and the outgoing leadership team's
contributions. He highlighted their pivotal roles in steering CoinDesk into a
prominent global media entity, facilitating its acquisition by Bullish, and
successfully integrating the two companies. He extended his gratitude to
them and wished them well in their future endeavors.
Bullish
Acquires CoinDesk: A Strategic Move
Finance Magnates reported that Bullish
has acquired CoinDesk, a crypto media publication. CoinDesk will
operate independently as a subsidiary, maintaining its identity and integrity.
The
move aims to leverage Bullish's capital for CoinDesk's expansion in media,
events, and indices. The CEO, Kevin Worth sees potential for product development and
growth in the crypto economy. Bullish, known for institutional trading,
introduced perpetual futures recently. Lazard and Citi facilitated the
acquisition.
Thomas Kareklas Joins BridgeWise to Lead Expansion Into CFD Broker Segment
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
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Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
Connect with us:
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