Kai Kono has experience as the Founder and CEO of Spring Digital and as the CEO of Zodia Custody.
Based in Singapore, EDXM Global is backed by EDX Markets, which was established in 2022.
Kai Kono has announced on LinkedIn today that he has assumed
the role of Managing Director, Head of APAC, at EDXM Global. In this position,
Kono will lead the company's international expansion efforts.
EDXM Backed by Major Firms
Based in Singapore, EDXM Global operates with backing from
EDX Markets. EDX Markets was established in 2022 by a group of major financial
institutions, including Citadel Securities, Fidelity Digital Assets, Virtu
Financial, and Charles Schwab, among others.
The company also has support from
well-known cryptocurrency venture capital firms such as Sequoia, Pantera, and
Paradigm.
Before joining EDXM Global, Kono held several notable
positions. He was the Founder and CEO of Spring Digital from June 2023 to July
2024. Prior to that, he served as the Chief Executive Officer for Zodia Custody
in Singapore from September 2023 to May 2024, and as the Managing Director for APAC
at the same company from July 2023 to May 2024.
Source: LinkedIn
Earlier, EDX
Markets partnered with Anchorage Digital, a regulated cryptocurrency
platform, to offer a custody solution for EDX's new clearinghouse initiative,
as reported by Finance Magnates.
The companies announced this collaboration, stating that it aims to incorporate
traditional market structure standards into the digital asset sector.
EDX plans to implement custody practices from traditional
finance to offer a custody model tailored for institutional investors. This
approach allows investors to select their preferred custodian and ensures that
their assets are not locked up for extended periods.
BitGo and Liquid Role
Kono's experience also includes a role as Managing Director
and Global Head of Digital Asset Sales at BitGo from February 2022 to July
2023. He was an Executive Director for APAC at BitGo from April 2021 to
February 2022.
Before BitGo, Kono worked at Liquid. His roles there
included Chief Business Officer from May 2020 to April 2021, Managing Director
and Global Head of Business Development & Sales from October 2019 to May
2020, and Head of Asia Pacific, Business Development & Sales from April
2019 to September 2019.
Kai Kono has announced on LinkedIn today that he has assumed
the role of Managing Director, Head of APAC, at EDXM Global. In this position,
Kono will lead the company's international expansion efforts.
EDXM Backed by Major Firms
Based in Singapore, EDXM Global operates with backing from
EDX Markets. EDX Markets was established in 2022 by a group of major financial
institutions, including Citadel Securities, Fidelity Digital Assets, Virtu
Financial, and Charles Schwab, among others.
The company also has support from
well-known cryptocurrency venture capital firms such as Sequoia, Pantera, and
Paradigm.
Before joining EDXM Global, Kono held several notable
positions. He was the Founder and CEO of Spring Digital from June 2023 to July
2024. Prior to that, he served as the Chief Executive Officer for Zodia Custody
in Singapore from September 2023 to May 2024, and as the Managing Director for APAC
at the same company from July 2023 to May 2024.
Source: LinkedIn
Earlier, EDX
Markets partnered with Anchorage Digital, a regulated cryptocurrency
platform, to offer a custody solution for EDX's new clearinghouse initiative,
as reported by Finance Magnates.
The companies announced this collaboration, stating that it aims to incorporate
traditional market structure standards into the digital asset sector.
EDX plans to implement custody practices from traditional
finance to offer a custody model tailored for institutional investors. This
approach allows investors to select their preferred custodian and ensures that
their assets are not locked up for extended periods.
BitGo and Liquid Role
Kono's experience also includes a role as Managing Director
and Global Head of Digital Asset Sales at BitGo from February 2022 to July
2023. He was an Executive Director for APAC at BitGo from April 2021 to
February 2022.
Before BitGo, Kono worked at Liquid. His roles there
included Chief Business Officer from May 2020 to April 2021, Managing Director
and Global Head of Business Development & Sales from October 2019 to May
2020, and Head of Asia Pacific, Business Development & Sales from April
2019 to September 2019.
Tareq is a financial writer with 15 years of experience covering global markets. His work spans technical analysis, forex broker reviews, and market sentiment, with a focus on topics relevant to retail traders. He joined Finance Magnates in 2023.
At Finance Magnates, he serves as News Editor, covering retail forex and CFD brokers, cryptocurrency exchanges, fintech firms, and regulatory developments shaping the trading industry. He holds an Honours degree in Information Technology from Anfell College, London.
Education:
Honours degree Information Technology, Anfell College, London
Andreas Pilavakis Leaves FunderPro for COO Role at GOAT Funded Futures
CMC Markets’ Artur Delijergijevs on Metals Demand, Volatility, & Stable Execution
CMC Markets’ Artur Delijergijevs on Metals Demand, Volatility, & Stable Execution
In this exclusive Executive Interview, Finance Magnates speaks with Artur Delijergijevs, Head of Systematic Market Making at CMC Markets, about the current state of metals demand and market volatility.
Delijergijevs offers a desk-level view on:
- Metals Demand: Why metals are seeing the strongest demand from both retail and institutional clients right now.
- The Safe-Haven Debate: Questioning whether gold still fits the classic safe-haven definition given large daily price movements.
- Volatile Market Prep: How a market-making desk prepares its systems and pricing for stressed market conditions and high-impact economic events.
- Hybrid Execution: Why the best execution model combines electronic speed with human relationship support, especially during volatility.
- AI in Workflow: Where CMC Markets is integrating machine learning for risk management and pricing, and the limitations of AI during stressed markets.
- Dubai's Role: The strategic importance of Dubai’s location for covering global trading sessions across Asia, Europe, and the US.
Watch to understand how CMC Markets maintains stable pricing and reliable execution quality in high-volatility environments.
#CMCmarkets #forex #metals #gold #trading #volatility #MarketMaking #iFXDubai #FinanceMagnates #Finance #Fintech #Execution #AlgorithmicTrading #RiskManagement
In this exclusive Executive Interview, Finance Magnates speaks with Artur Delijergijevs, Head of Systematic Market Making at CMC Markets, about the current state of metals demand and market volatility.
Delijergijevs offers a desk-level view on:
- Metals Demand: Why metals are seeing the strongest demand from both retail and institutional clients right now.
- The Safe-Haven Debate: Questioning whether gold still fits the classic safe-haven definition given large daily price movements.
- Volatile Market Prep: How a market-making desk prepares its systems and pricing for stressed market conditions and high-impact economic events.
- Hybrid Execution: Why the best execution model combines electronic speed with human relationship support, especially during volatility.
- AI in Workflow: Where CMC Markets is integrating machine learning for risk management and pricing, and the limitations of AI during stressed markets.
- Dubai's Role: The strategic importance of Dubai’s location for covering global trading sessions across Asia, Europe, and the US.
Watch to understand how CMC Markets maintains stable pricing and reliable execution quality in high-volatility environments.
#CMCmarkets #forex #metals #gold #trading #volatility #MarketMaking #iFXDubai #FinanceMagnates #Finance #Fintech #Execution #AlgorithmicTrading #RiskManagement
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
