The company hires a new CMO to boost its blockchain infrastructure amid Bitcoin's surge.
Fireblocks grows with the crypto market, seeing significant increases in active wallets.
Fireblocks' Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Michal Ferguson
Fireblocks,
an enterprise platform for digital asset management and blockchain innovation,
has announced the appointment of Michal Ferguson as its new Chief Marketing
Officer (CMO).
This move
comes as the company prepares to capitalize on the growing demand for secure
and scalable blockchain infrastructure amid the record prices of Bitcoin (BTC)
and growing crypto interest.
Fireblocks Strengthens
Executive Team amidst Crypto Market Surge
Michal
Ferguson, the newly appointed CMO, brings experience in building and scaling
go-to-market functions at high-growth software organizations. Her cybersecurity
and developer marketing background, including roles at Snyk, Threat Stack, and
CloudLock, positions her to drive Fireblocks' marketing strategies.
“With the
market on the verge of another significant expansion, I'm thrilled to join this
visionary team at this pivotal moment to help drive growth and bring the
technology to mass adoption,” said the new CMO of Fireblocks.
In addition
to Ferguson, Fireblocks has made several key additions to its executive team
over the past year. These include Madan Gadde as Chief Customer Officer,
Michael Levine as Chief Financial Officer, Deborah Barta as Global Head of
Retail & Fintech, Peter Marton as Director of Digital Identity and Varun Paul as the new Director of CBDCs.
“Over the
past year, we've strategically augmented our leadership team with experts who
are leaders in their domain and deeply committed to shaping the future of
digital asset management,” added Michael Shaulov, the CEO and Founder of
Fireblocks.
Fireblocks Grows with Overall
Crypto Market
The crypto
market has witnessed impressive growth over the past year, with the current
market cap surpassing $2.5 trillion, more than double the peak of the 2017 bull
market. This surge in institutional interest has driven the need for reliable
and efficient solutions, which Fireblocks aims to address through its technology
and expanding team of industry experts.
In 2023,
Fireblocks experienced significant growth, mirroring the overall crypto and
digital asset industry trend. The platform saw a strong increase of 80% in monthly
outbound volume, an impressive uptick of 163% ]in monthly outbound transactions, and an uplift of 160% in monthly active wallets. This growth highlights Fireblocks'
expanding presence in the payments, tokenization, and Web3 sectors, as well as
its commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its diverse customer base.
With a
reinforced leadership team and a strong focus on security, scalability, and
customer success, Fireblocks is well-positioned to navigate the current crypto
market surge and solidify its position as a leading digital asset management
solutions provider.
A few months ago, the company strategically expanded its operations by purchasing BlockFold, an Australian firm that specializes in smart contract development and consultancy. BlockFold is known for its expertise in pioneering tokenization projects tailored for financial institutions.
Fireblocks,
an enterprise platform for digital asset management and blockchain innovation,
has announced the appointment of Michal Ferguson as its new Chief Marketing
Officer (CMO).
This move
comes as the company prepares to capitalize on the growing demand for secure
and scalable blockchain infrastructure amid the record prices of Bitcoin (BTC)
and growing crypto interest.
Fireblocks Strengthens
Executive Team amidst Crypto Market Surge
Michal
Ferguson, the newly appointed CMO, brings experience in building and scaling
go-to-market functions at high-growth software organizations. Her cybersecurity
and developer marketing background, including roles at Snyk, Threat Stack, and
CloudLock, positions her to drive Fireblocks' marketing strategies.
“With the
market on the verge of another significant expansion, I'm thrilled to join this
visionary team at this pivotal moment to help drive growth and bring the
technology to mass adoption,” said the new CMO of Fireblocks.
In addition
to Ferguson, Fireblocks has made several key additions to its executive team
over the past year. These include Madan Gadde as Chief Customer Officer,
Michael Levine as Chief Financial Officer, Deborah Barta as Global Head of
Retail & Fintech, Peter Marton as Director of Digital Identity and Varun Paul as the new Director of CBDCs.
“Over the
past year, we've strategically augmented our leadership team with experts who
are leaders in their domain and deeply committed to shaping the future of
digital asset management,” added Michael Shaulov, the CEO and Founder of
Fireblocks.
Fireblocks Grows with Overall
Crypto Market
The crypto
market has witnessed impressive growth over the past year, with the current
market cap surpassing $2.5 trillion, more than double the peak of the 2017 bull
market. This surge in institutional interest has driven the need for reliable
and efficient solutions, which Fireblocks aims to address through its technology
and expanding team of industry experts.
In 2023,
Fireblocks experienced significant growth, mirroring the overall crypto and
digital asset industry trend. The platform saw a strong increase of 80% in monthly
outbound volume, an impressive uptick of 163% ]in monthly outbound transactions, and an uplift of 160% in monthly active wallets. This growth highlights Fireblocks'
expanding presence in the payments, tokenization, and Web3 sectors, as well as
its commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its diverse customer base.
With a
reinforced leadership team and a strong focus on security, scalability, and
customer success, Fireblocks is well-positioned to navigate the current crypto
market surge and solidify its position as a leading digital asset management
solutions provider.
A few months ago, the company strategically expanded its operations by purchasing BlockFold, an Australian firm that specializes in smart contract development and consultancy. BlockFold is known for its expertise in pioneering tokenization projects tailored for financial institutions.
Damian's adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.
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Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
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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/
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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/
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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.
Vitalii Bulynin Talks About Versus Trade, New Pairs, and Big Plans
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In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
Connect with us at:
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Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
🎥 TikTok: / fmevents_official
