Traze, FYNXT, Valetax, and More: Executive Moves of the Week

Stripe-backed Tempo taps Simon Taylor for blockchain payments

Topping our list of the latest executive moves, Tempo, a payments-focused Layer 1 blockchain incubated by Stripe and Paradigm, appointed Simon Taylor to a full-time role.

Taylor is stepping back from his day-to-day position as a strategic advisor at fraud prevention platform Sardine after more than three years, but will remain involved with Sardine in an advisory capacity.

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Traze CEO announces exit

Elsewhere, Traze CEO Erkin Kamran stepped down from his role to pursue a new venture at the intersection of traditional finance and Web3.

Kamran said his next project will focus on trading and fintech innovation, inviting industry peers to connect on areas such as product, liquidity, and go-to-market strategies. Traze recently secured a license in the United Arab Emirates.

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FYNXT has a new chief revenue officer

FYNXT named Stephen Miles as the new Chief Revenue Officer, tasking him with leading the company’s global sales and marketing strategy, among other responsibilities.

Miles joins from OpenText, where he most recently served as Global Vice President and GM of Software Services. He previously held senior roles at OpenText and Micro Focus, including Vice President and GM for Software Services in EMEA.

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Moomoo exec moves to IG Singapore as CEO

Also this week, IG Group named Gavin Chia CEO of IG Singapore & Emerging Markets. Chia previously served as CEO of Moomoo Singapore, where he also served as COO.

Before that, he was Managing Director at Futu Singapore, where he played a key role in establishing the firm’s local operations and licensing.

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Ex-CMC CFO joins London digital firm

In the UK, Albert Soleiman, former Chief Financial Officer of CMC Markets, joined a London-based company specializing in web design, development, and online marketing.

His move comes months after stepping down from his role at the London-headquartered broker. Soleiman left CMC Markets in February, when the company announced his immediate departure as CFO and confirmed he also stepped down as a director.

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Spotware Systems’ former PR Manager launches own startup

Lastly, Rosemary Barnes, a seasoned PR professional with experience in fintech and crypto, launched her own agency, PR Plug. The new venture will focus on supporting firms in forex, cryptocurrency, fintech, and artificial intelligence.

Barnes previously served as PR and Media Manager at CoinPayments for just over a year and spent more than four years leading PR and marketing at B2Broker. She also held roles at Spotware Systems and other industry firms.

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