Speakers

Mr. To Tran Hoa began working at the Bond Market Department of the Hanoi Stock Exchange in 2009 and successively held the positions of: specialist, Deputy Chief of Office - Hanoi Stock Exchange, Deputy Head of Department - Office of the State Securities Commission (SSC), Head of Department - Office of the SSC, Deputy Director - State Securities Commission.

In 2023, he was appointed Deputy Director of the Securities Market Development Department, and later in 2025, he was appointed Permanent Deputy Head of Crypto Asset Market Supervision Department - State Securities Commission (SSC)

Alex Svanevik is CEO and co-founder of Nansen. With a background in AI, he spent over 10 years working as a data scientist and management consultant before launching the blockchain analytics platform in 2019.

Alex is also an early DAO member of Lido Finance and PleasrDAO, and serves as an advisor to Pudgy Penguins.

Mr. Hoang Viet Anh is the Chief Executive Officer of LPBank Securities Joint Stock Company (LPBS), part of the LPBank financial ecosystem in Vietnam, which includes the crypto exchange LPEX. He plays a key role in bridging traditional finance with emerging digital asset markets.

With a background in finance and capital markets, he focuses on advancing institutional adoption, financial infrastructure, and innovation across Vietnam’s evolving Web3 and securities landscape.

David Rogers is CEO for Asia-Pacific at B2C2, with over 26 years of experience in financial markets. He began his career at Goldman Sachs in London and later worked at UBS in Tokyo and Hong Kong in equity program and electronic trading roles.

He later served as APAC Head of Trading at State Street Global Advisors before moving into digital assets in 2020. At B2C2, he leads the firm’s institutional offering across Asia-Pacific.

Kevin Lee is Chief Business Officer at Gate and former CEO of Gate.HK. A crypto pioneer since 2013, he brings over 20 years of experience in algorithmic trading and AI-driven finance.

He previously held leadership roles at JPMorgan, Macquarie Group, and BNP Paribas, and helped launch Yelp in Hong Kong. Kevin holds dual bachelor’s degrees from University of Hong Kong.

Quynh Le is a passionate advocate for financial inclusion and innovation, focused on expanding the presence of Tether across emerging markets in the region.

She is committed to fostering strategic partnerships, driving sustainable growth, and empowering communities through the adoption of stablecoins and digital financial infrastructure.

Olivier Vigna, CEO of Paris Europlace, is a seasoned financial markets expert dedicated to strengthening Paris’s position as a leading global financial hub. He works closely with public and private stakeholders to foster innovation, international cooperation, and sustainable market growth.

With extensive experience across financial policy and market development, he is committed to advancing dialogue between institutions and industry while supporting the evolution of modern financial ecosystems.

Clarence Chan is Singapore CEO and Head of Client Solutions, Asia Pacific ex-Japan at BNY Investments, leading the firm’s OCIO business across the region. He brings 20+ years of experience, with roles at China Asset Management, BMO Global Asset Management, BlackRock, and Morgan Stanley. He holds a BBA from National University of Singapore.

Annabelle Huang is the Co-Founder and CEO of Altius Labs, building institutional-grade execution layers that simplify blockchain infrastructure and enable teams to scale efficiently.

She was previously Managing Partner at Amber Group and held roles at AirSwap, Deutsche Bank, and Nomura, combining traditional finance expertise with deep knowledge of digital assets.

Chengyi Ong is Director of Policy and Regulatory Strategy for APAC at Circle, where she focuses on advancing digital assets, payments, and programmable blockchain infrastructure across the region, supporting the development of a more open and global financial system.

Previously, she led APAC public policy at Chainalysis and spent over a decade at the Monetary Authority of Singapore, working across financial regulation, supervision, industry development, and central banking.

Moses Lee is Head of APAC at Anchorage Digital, where he has led engagement with key clients, partners, and regulators across the region since 2022.

Previously, he served as APAC Head of Futures & Options Electronic Trading at JPMorgan and brings over 20 years of experience across traditional finance and digital assets.

Trung Nguyen is Co-Founder and CEO of Sky Mavis, an avid gamer, and a bold entrepreneur passionate about building products that blend technology with engaging user experiences.

At Sky Mavis, he and his team create games and applications designed to help millions of people understand and interact with blockchain technology in a more accessible and engaging way.

Marianne Jarlaud is the Deputy Head of the Innovation and Digital Finance Division at the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF), where she focuses on financial innovation, crypto-asset regulation, and emerging digital finance frameworks across Europe.

Since joining the AMF in 2017, she has represented the authority in European and international regulatory forums covering investor protection, market intermediaries, and digital finance policy. Prior to the AMF, Marianne worked in compliance roles across wealth management, private equity, and investment banking.

Cristian Ulloa is a tech investor, DeFi advocate, and public speaker with over 20 years of executive experience across traditional finance and emerging technologies. He is the Co-Founder of Liquid Loans, a decentralized finance protocol focused on empowering long-term crypto holders.

Today, he combines real-world business leadership with deep blockchain expertise to speak on DeFi, risk management, and the evolving future of finance.

Cris D. Tran is a Core Contributor at Open Campus, leading initiatives across Southeast Asia. He previously served as Web3 General Manager at The Sandbox, where he helped scale the APAC ecosystem to one million users.

He was also CEO of Infinity Blockchain Holdings in Japan and played a leadership role in Garena’s 2017 Nasdaq IPO. Cris is also co-founder of MoneyFi.

Justin Kim is Head of Asia at Ava Labs, supporting the Avalanche ecosystem and leading business development and ecosystem growth across Asia, including Korea, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia.

He has driven Avalanche adoption through partnerships with SK Group, Alipay, Grab, Toyota, and SMBC Group, and previously worked at Korea Development Bank.

Jason Tay is an entrepreneurial business leader with experience across traditional finance, corporate banking, fintech, and the Web3 industry. He is also an international speaker, host, and moderator, and has served as an Adjunct Lecturer on Web3 and Digital Finance at Singapore Management University, Singapore University of Social Sciences, and ESSEC Business School.

He currently serves as CEO of HashKey OTC Singapore, a Major Payments Institution licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, specializing in digital assets and blockchain technology.

Dinh Tran is the Founder and CEO of AlphaTrue, specialising in blockchain and decentralised finance solutions in fintech. With over 10 years of experience, he also advises multiple blockchain projects in Vietnam and globally.

He serves as Head of the Fintech Application Committee at the Vietnam Blockchain and Digital Assets Association, contributing research and policy recommendations to support Vietnam’s virtual asset regulatory framework.

Anatoly is the Founding Partner of No Limit Holdings, a 9-figure crypto investment firm focused on SAFTs, liquid tokens, and equities, with a strong emphasis on on-chain trading infrastructure, agentic AI, and tokenized real-world assets.

Previously, he spent five years at Binance, building its institutional team and leading products like OTC, Earn, and liquidity programs for some of the exchange’s largest HFT clients.

Mr. Nguyen Phu Dung is CEO & Co-founder of PILA, Deputy Director of the National Data Institute at Vietnam’s National Data Association, and an Investment Committee Member at Solaris Impact Fund under Pacific Bridge Capital.

With nearly 20 years of leadership experience across finance, technology, and digital transformation, he is focused on advancing Vietnam’s data economy through trusted national data infrastructure and digital trust ecosystems.

Keisuke is a leader with deep expertise across traditional finance and regulated digital asset businesses. With executive experience at SMBC Nikko and Kraken Japan, he brings strong knowledge of FIEA compliance and VASP operations.

As Vice President of the JCBA and Venture Partner at Onigiri Capital, he drives policy advocacy and blockchain investment. As Founder & CEO of Wakyodo, he supports global firms with compliant market entry and growth in Japan.

Hilmar Veigar Pétursson has led Fenris Creations as CEO since 2004, driving the company’s sustained growth and global impact. A passionate advocate for virtual worlds, he believes in the power of games to foster meaningful social connections and shared experiences.

Under his leadership, flagship title, EVE Online, has pioneered player driven digital economies, democratically elected community governance, and early free to play innovation.

Nick is the APAC Regional Lead and Singapore Country Lead at Base, where he focuses on expanding the ecosystem and driving real onchain adoption across Asia. He brings hands-on crypto experience, including founding a yield-focused onchain ecosystem.

Previously, he served as CFO of a Web3 gaming company, leading finance and scaling operations. Before crypto, he held structured products and credit roles at Citi and J.P. Morgan.

Rania Rahardja is Director, APAC at Ondo Finance, where she leads GTM for exchanges and wallet partners, driving distribution of tokenized treasuries and US public equities across the region.

She began her career at Barclays and later worked in the CEO Office for Barclays Europe. Rania holds degrees from University College London and University of Cambridge Judge Business School.

Anh Tran is the Lead for Superteam Black, where he has spent the past three years building and scaling communities within the Solana ecosystem. He supports founders, developers, and creators in launching projects, driving growth, and fostering collaboration across the Web3 space.

Takatoshi Shibayama is Head of APAC at Ledger, leading regional growth and delivering digital asset security solutions for Web3 companies and institutions. He brings over 17 years of experience as an analyst and investor, starting his career at JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs.

He later joined Davidson Kempner Capital Management, co-founded 3D Investment Partners in Singapore, and previously served as Head of Revenue APAC at Copper.

Seihaku Yoshida is the CEO & Founder of HashPort, developer of Japan’s leading non-custodial wallet, serving over 1.1 million users. HashPort also provides wallet solutions for corporations, financial institutions, and public sector initiatives, including Expo 2025 Osaka.

Previously, he worked at Boston Consulting Group and currently serves as a board director at the Japan Crypto Asset Business Association.

Jeffrey Tchui is the Executive Director and Head of APAC at Hashgraph, where he leads Hedera’s growth efforts across Asia, focused on advancing the region’s digital economy and Web3 ecosystem.

He also serves as Executive Director of Web3 Harbour, Hong Kong’s premier member-driven Web3 industry association, helping bridge private sector innovation with public sector priorities through community engagement, programming, and industry discourse.

Joey Liu is Co-Founder & COO of Terminal 3, advancing data privacy and verifiable identity. The cryptographic platform enables enterprises to connect, verify, and process data across private databases, supporting cross-border identity credentials, secure computation, and a trust layer for autonomous AI agents.

Previously Co-Founder Artifact Labs, Head of Strategy SCMP, and worked at Uber and McKinsey & Company.

Jenny Nguyen is Head of Vietnam Marketing & Strategic Partnerships at MEXC Ventures, with over 8 years of experience in blockchain and crypto. She has previously led Kyros Ventures, Coin68, and the GM Vietnam event.

Recognized as Rising Female in Blockchain 2024, she is also a frequent speaker at major blockchain conferences in Vietnam and internationally global industry events widely.

Daniel Pang is the Business Development Director, APAC at Sumsub, where he leads growth initiatives and strategic partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region, with a strong focus on Southeast Asia.

He specialises in digital trust, compliance, and fraud prevention solutions across the banking, fintech, and digital asset industries. Prior to Sumsub, Daniel worked as a technology industry analyst, and his insights have been featured in major international media including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, and Reuters.

Junny Ho is the Executive Director of the Kaspa Ecosystem Foundation (KEF), supporting one of the most prominent proof-of-work blockchain ecosystems. He plays a key role in driving ecosystem growth and strategic initiatives.

His work offers a direct perspective on how Web3 projects engage with real-world regulatory frameworks, bridging the gap between decentralized innovation and evolving compliance standards.

Adam Nguyen is Executive Director at Sora Ventures, an APAC-focused digital asset venture capital firm and early backer of Metaplanet. He leads the firm’s Vietnam office, driving initiatives to establish Vietnam’s first publicly listed Bitcoin Digital Asset Treasury company.

With expertise in capital markets, digital asset regulation, and cross-border deal structuring, Adam operates at the intersection of traditional finance and on-chain infrastructure across Southeast Asia.

Timothy Stebbing is CTO and Director at House of Doge and the Dogecoin Foundation, driving technical strategy and world utility for Dogecoin. He focuses on ecosystem growth, partnerships, and scalable infrastructure, working to position Dogecoin as a global, accessible digital currency for everyday use across Earth, the Moon, and beyond.

Kalika Prasad is a seasoned technology leader and CTO of the MST Blockchain ecosystem, with over 15 years of experience in distributed systems, blockchain infrastructure, Web3 applications, and scalable backend architectures.

His expertise spans smart contracts, DeFi, cryptography, WebAssembly (WASM), and high-performance blockchain solutions, with a focus on building secure, scalable infrastructure for real-world blockchain adoption.

Alice Truong is Vice President & Head of Digital Assets, APAC at Nuvei, where she leads digital asset strategy and partnerships across Asia-Pacific. She works with exchanges, financial institutions, PSPs, and regulators to enable compliant crypto payments, settlement, and cross-border transactions. With deep expertise in crypto on/off-ramps, stablecoin settlement, and institutional payments, Alice is a frequent speaker on digital asset adoption, regulation, and the convergence of traditional finance and blockchain.

Phuong Nguyen is the COO of Verichains, overseeing operations and the development of cybersecurity and blockchain technology products, including the BShield mobile application protection solution. She brings over 15 years of experience across Vietnamese technology companies.

She has held leadership roles driving digital transformation and large-scale platform development, with strong expertise in building technology products and aligning business strategy with innovation.

Jade Hoàng is the Chief Growth Officer at Decentralab, a Web3 venture builder based in Da Nang, Vietnam. She also contributes to Copin.io, Decentralab’s flagship project focused on on-chain trading intelligence, and brings over 12 years of experience across blockchain, adtech, and gaming.

Previously, Jade worked with Amanotes, Mobvista, and Kyber Network. She is also actively involved in community building, founder initiatives, and ecosystem development to support Central Vietnam’s growth as a Web3 innovation hub.

Wei Jie Chan is the Executive Director & Group Chief Executive Officer of TOTM Technologies Limited, where he leads the company’s strategic direction across AI, digital identity, digital assets, and tokenised real-world assets.

Prior to joining TOTM, Wei Jie spent 12 years at PwC as Director and Digital Assets Lead, specialising in capital markets, crypto governance, blockchain, and FinTech. He is a Chartered Accountant and Certified Internal Auditor.

Tanna is a policy and regulation specialist focused on digital assets, AML/CFT, and banking regulation. She brings extensive expertise in shaping global regulatory frameworks and compliance standards across the financial sector.

She previously served at the FATF Secretariat and as a Government official in Hong Kong for over a decade. She is currently Head of Public Policy at VerifyVASP, working to strengthen trust and collaboration between public and private sectors.

Shawn is VP of Sales APAC at Hypernative, based in Singapore, leading regional go-to-market strategy and business expansion. He brings a strong mix of crypto-native expertise and traditional finance experience to the role.

Previously, Shawn led Institutional Solutions globally at Interop Labs (initial developer of Axelar Network) and built key APAC functions. He also scaled APAC sales teams for crypto prime brokerages and spent nearly a decade in banking and investment management.

Daryl Lim is a seasoned investor and thought leader in the Web3 ecosystem, serving as General Partner at TRIVE Ventures, where he leads investments in digital frontier technologies.

His expertise spans the intersection of Web3, AI, venture capital, and emerging technologies, with a focus on user-centric innovation, fundraising strategies, and the evolving landscape of decentralized systems.

Yokesh Sankar is the Co-Founder of BlockchainX, a profitable Web3 company generating over $1M in ARR. With seven years in software development, he specializes in blockchain, RWA tokenization, stablecoins, and fintech applications. He leads products like HashBooks and Mynt, mentors through CodeSpot Foundation, and helped BlockchainX earn Web3 Startup of the Year 2025 by the Economic Times Entrepreneur Awards.

Duke Du is Co-Founder and CTO of OpenEden, leading the development of its tokenization platform and overseeing smart contracts, blockchain, and security infrastructure for institutional-grade on-chain assets. Previously, he served as Tech Lead at Bybit Exchange.

With over a decade of experience in Web3 and full-stack engineering, Duke is also a Technical Advisor to MoleDAO, blockchain educator, and active open-source contributor.

Tiffany Liu is an Executive Committee Member of the Singapore FinTech Association and a global partnerships leader at the Global Finance & Technology Network, founded by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. She works closely with regulators, financial institutions, and technology firms to drive innovation across digital assets, AI, and financial infrastructure.

Her work focuses on building cross-border ecosystems, advancing Web3 adoption, and supporting regulatory alignment on a global scale. Through strategic partnerships and ecosystem collaboration, Tiffany plays an active role in connecting policymakers, enterprises, and emerging technology leaders across the fintech and digital asset landscape.

Daniel Lee is CEO of Cactus Custody, the custody arm of BIT Group, delivering institutional-grade digital asset custody, enterprise crypto management, trading, DeFi, and stablecoin infrastructure solutions globally. He also serves as Senior Web3 Advisor to Banking Circle, supporting innovation in regulated digital finance.

Previously, Daniel was part of the founding team behind the DBS Digital Exchange and contributed to the establishment of Climate Impact Exchange.

Cal Evans is a Managing Associate at Gresham International and an international lawyer with deep expertise in digital assets and iGaming. He advises across global markets on the legal and regulatory frameworks shaping emerging technologies.

He is also a speaker and author of The Little Book of Crypto, where he shares accessible insights on the evolving digital asset landscape.

Mete is the Founder of ICB LABS and ICB Verse, powered by ICB Network, where he drives innovation at the intersection of education technology and blockchain. A graduate of Arizona State University, he is recognized as a forward-thinking entrepreneur and trusted expert in emerging technologies.

With expertise in blockchain, financial advisory, and international market analysis, Mete has championed digital transformation, unlocking new opportunities for startups and enterprises across creative and financial industries.

Leo is the Founder and Head Chad of sqrDAO, a Da Nang-based Web3 builders’ community focused on advancing Vietnam and Southeast Asia as a leading frontier for onchain innovation.

He leads initiatives spanning accelerator programs, investment support, validator infrastructure, and founder residencies, while convening the Web3 Builders’ Summit, LFBUIDL 2026, in Da Nang.

Jonah Lau is the Vice President and Head of Portfolio at Animoca Brands, where he oversees portfolio support, incubation initiatives, and internal builds across the Web3 ecosystem.

A former corporate lawyer turned tech operator, he previously led product teams as VP and SVP at Crypto.com and Magic Eden, bringing legal insight and hands-on product leadership.

Jess Davis is the Chief Executive Officer of DigitalTRVST, where he leads the company’s vision across blockchain infrastructure, digital asset innovation, and decentralised financial technologies.

With a background in fintech strategy, digital commerce, and emerging technologies, he focuses on building scalable solutions that bridge traditional finance with the evolving decentralised economy. Under his leadership, DigitalTRVST continues to explore global opportunities in blockchain adoption, digital trust systems, and next-generation financial ecosystems.

Kevin Soltani is the Founder and Managing Partner of GIMA Group Inc., an alternative investment advisory and digital assets venture capital firm with operations across Los Angeles, Dubai, and Da Nang. He is a serial entrepreneur and blockchain technologist with 14 years of experience in blockchain and 10 years in gaming and esports.

Starting his journey as a Bitcoin miner and researcher in 2012, Kevin has led investments across blockchain, gaming, AI, robotics, EdTech, PropTech, tokenization, and AR/VR, with GIMA achieving four exits and two IPOs to date.

John Bui is a web3 veteran with experience across media, infrastructure, and venture ecosystems. He currently serves as Venture Partner at Trive Digital and Head of Growth - Infrastructure at Republic.

Previously, he held roles at TV Asahi, Artifact Systems, and Supra, building deep expertise across the web3 ecosystem.

Dan Sun is APAC GTM Lead at Alchemy and a former member of Google’s APAC Startup Team, with a strong background in fintech and scaling high-growth startups.

He currently leads go-to-market strategy and partnerships for Alchemy in APAC, focusing on expanding adoption and building key ecosystem relationships.

Quinn is a Web3 ecosystem builder and Founder of SUCI - Blockchain Hub, an open-source Web3 academy platform supporting builders and projects in driving blockchain adoption and ecosystem growth.

She is also the Founder of ETHVietnam, focusing on community building, education, and fostering collaboration to accelerate Web3 innovation in Vietnam and beyond.

Ramalingam Subramanian leads strategy, growth, and regulatory positioning at KoinBX, one of India’s FIU-IND registered crypto exchanges. With over 15 years of experience, he has built and scaled brands across fintech, FMCG, and travel.

Previously, he served in leadership roles at CoinDCX, AssetWorks AI, Cox & Kings, Tap Invest, and Cipla, contributing to growth, brand strategy, and digital innovation.

Shan Han is a Senior Project Director at Animoca Brands, focusing on early-stage Web3 investments and supporting the growth of innovative blockchain ventures.

His work explores opportunities at the intersection of decentralized finance and education, often referred to as EduFi, evaluating emerging projects that drive innovation across both financial and learning ecosystems.

Daria Chernozub is the Southeast Asia Lead for Dash, where she drives business development, marketing, and developer relations across the region. She focuses on expanding Dash’s presence in Web3 by connecting partners, developers, and communities to support ecosystem growth and adoption.

Through strategic collaborations and community engagement, Daria works to accelerate real world use cases for blockchain technology across Southeast Asia. Her role centers on fostering partnerships, strengthening developer networks, and helping scale Dash’s regional ecosystem within the broader Web3 landscape

Noelle Lee is the Managing Partner of ACTIV8 Lab, a Web3 advisory and marketing firm based in Malaysia, and co-founder of Malaysia Blockchain Week (MYBW). She plays a key role in driving Web3 growth and ecosystem development in the region.

Passionate about industry collaboration, she has been instrumental in fostering public-private partnerships and positioning Malaysia as a growing digital economy and blockchain hub in Southeast Asia.