Pearl's professional background includes roles such as Head of Content at Natural Intelligence's Fintech Unit.
Cyvers is a blockchain security firm utilizing machine learning technology to detect cryptocurrency attacks.
Michael Pearl, the Chief Operating Officer of the blockchain firm KiroboFlow, has moved to Cyvers as the VP for GTM Strategy.
Cyvers is a blockchain security company using machine learning to detect
cryptocurrency attacks.
Pearl served as the Director of Content at Finance Magnates from 2019 to 2020. Before that, he held the role of Head of Intelligence for two years and three months, followed by a role as the Head of Content and Intelligence. Prior to joining KiroboFlow, he was the Head of Content for the Fintech Unit at Natural Intelligence.
Past Career Highlights
In a post on LinkedIn, Pearl mentioned: "After
three incredible years as COO at KiroboFlow, I'm thrilled to announce that I'm
starting a new position as VP GTM Strategy at Cyvers. I'm grateful for the amazing experience and tons
of great moments I had at KiroboFlow, and I want to give a special shoutout to
Asaf Naim and Tal Asa for their invaluable support throughout my tenure."
Source: LinkedIn
Web 3 Security
Security in blockchain technology is gaining traction. For
instance, the banking sector is experiencing a shift with the adoption
of smart contracts, a technology that is streamlining traditional financial
processes while enhancing security.
As blockchain technology expands, smart contracts,
which operate as self-executing contracts with terms coded into the blockchain,
are reshaping banking transactions. The technology offers unprecedented efficiency and
reliability, Finance Magnates recently reported.
Smart contracts are digital contracts that
self-execute based on predefined conditions, leveraging blockchain technology.
Unlike traditional contracts, they eliminate the need for intermediaries and
execute actions automatically when specific conditions are met. This speeds
up transactions and ensures accuracy.
Smart contracts reduce the time and resources needed for
settlements and loan approvals for banking operations. Besides that, they
minimize human error, leading to increased accuracy without the need for intermediaries. This benefits both banks and customers. However, some of the challenges banks face in the adoption
of smart contracts include legal recognition and standardization.
Michael Pearl, the Chief Operating Officer of the blockchain firm KiroboFlow, has moved to Cyvers as the VP for GTM Strategy.
Cyvers is a blockchain security company using machine learning to detect
cryptocurrency attacks.
Pearl served as the Director of Content at Finance Magnates from 2019 to 2020. Before that, he held the role of Head of Intelligence for two years and three months, followed by a role as the Head of Content and Intelligence. Prior to joining KiroboFlow, he was the Head of Content for the Fintech Unit at Natural Intelligence.
Past Career Highlights
In a post on LinkedIn, Pearl mentioned: "After
three incredible years as COO at KiroboFlow, I'm thrilled to announce that I'm
starting a new position as VP GTM Strategy at Cyvers. I'm grateful for the amazing experience and tons
of great moments I had at KiroboFlow, and I want to give a special shoutout to
Asaf Naim and Tal Asa for their invaluable support throughout my tenure."
Source: LinkedIn
Web 3 Security
Security in blockchain technology is gaining traction. For
instance, the banking sector is experiencing a shift with the adoption
of smart contracts, a technology that is streamlining traditional financial
processes while enhancing security.
As blockchain technology expands, smart contracts,
which operate as self-executing contracts with terms coded into the blockchain,
are reshaping banking transactions. The technology offers unprecedented efficiency and
reliability, Finance Magnates recently reported.
Smart contracts are digital contracts that
self-execute based on predefined conditions, leveraging blockchain technology.
Unlike traditional contracts, they eliminate the need for intermediaries and
execute actions automatically when specific conditions are met. This speeds
up transactions and ensures accuracy.
Smart contracts reduce the time and resources needed for
settlements and loan approvals for banking operations. Besides that, they
minimize human error, leading to increased accuracy without the need for intermediaries. This benefits both banks and customers. However, some of the challenges banks face in the adoption
of smart contracts include legal recognition and standardization.
“Marketing Teams Want to Get Content Out as Fast as Possible”: Surveill CEO on AI, Brokers, and Compliance
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
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
