Veteran technology entrepreneur/investor Yat Siu is the co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, a global leader in blockchain and gaming with the goal to provide property rights for virtual assets. Yat began his career at Atari Germany, then established Hong Kong Cybercity/Freenation, the first free web page and email provider in Asia. In 1998 he set up Outblaze, an award-winning pioneer of multilingual white label web services. After selling one of its business units to IBM, he pivoted Outblaze to incubate digital entertainment projects. One of those projects is Animoca Brands. Yat has numerous accolades, including Global Leader of Tomorrow at the World Economic Forum, Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the DHL/SCMP Awards, and recognition as one of Cointelegraph’s top 100 notable people in blockchain. A classically trained musician, Yat is a member of the advisory board of BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) and a director of the Asian Youth Orchestra.
John Patrick Mullin is a Hong Kong-based entrepreneur and builder, focused on DeFi, blockchain technology, digital assets, and Web3. He is currently the CEO and co-founder of MANTRA and SOMA.finance. John has been investing/building in the crypto and digital assets space for over 10 years, having worked in decentralized finance and exchange/brokerage businesses.
John helped found MANTRA, a Layer 1 blockchain for RWA tokenization, and SOMA.finance, a US-regulated decentralized finance application. He has raised tens of millions of dollars for these ventures and works with a dedicated team of 50+ builders worldwide.
Onur Güven, çalışma hayatına 2002 yılında iş zekası uzmanı olarak başlıca telekomünikasyon şirketlerine ve bankalara danışmanlık vererek başladı. 2007-2015 yılları arasında Turkcell’de iş zekası, veri ve ürün yönetimi alanlarında önemli görevler üstlenen Güven, Paycell’in kurucularından biri olarak, 2015’te önce Genel Müdür Vekilliği, sonra CEO olarak görev yaptı. 2022’de Crypto.com Türkiye Ülke Direktörü olarak bu markanın Türkiye pazarına girişine liderlik etti. 2023 yılında ise BtcTurk Kripto’nun CEO ve YK Üyesi görevini aldı. FI Strat’ın Kurucusu ve CEO’su olarak da görev yapan Güven, 2025 yılının başında Garanti BBVA Dijital Varlıklar şirketinin Genel Müdürü olarak atandı.Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Matematik Mühendisliği lisans ve Özyeğin Üniversitesi Executive MBA yüksek lisans mezunu olan Onur Güven, finansal teknolojiler, dijital varlılar, kripto/blok zincir alanlarında 20 yılı aşkın tecrübeye sahip.
Ran Neu Ner is the CEO of Onchain Capital, a Crypto Asset Fund and Advisory service. He is also the founder of the world’s first live streaming Crypto Media Station , Crypto Banter.In 2017 Ran launched the world’s first televised cryptocurrency show called Crypto Trader which is aired weekly on a Thursday night at 20:30 on CNBC Africa.
In 2021, Ran launched Crypto Banter, a live stream cryptocurrency talkshow on YouTube. The show airs twice daily from Monday to Friday at 6:30am (EST) and 10:00am (EST). Within 5 months of being air, the channel skyrocketed to being in the top 3 Cryptocurrency channels globally and shows no signs of slowing down.His remarkable success in the Blockchain world has earned him the ranking of one of the top 10 most influential people in Blockchain by Richtopia. He also sits on various boards in an advisory role.
Miriam Kiwan is Vice President of MENA at Circle, a global financial technology
company helping money move at internet speed, with a mission is to raise global
economic prosperity through the frictionless exchange of value.
Prior to this, Miriam led Digital Assets and tech ecosystem development at Abu Dhabi
Global Market (ADGM). She held various strategic roles within the technology, financial
services and nonprofit in the UAE and Europe. She holds a Global EMBA from TRIUM,
a joint program between London School of Economics, New York University and HEC
Paris.
Mark Rydon is the Co-Founder and Head of Strategy at Aethir, the leading decentralized enterprise-grade cloud computing network.Mark’s strategic leadership and visionary efforts have been instrumental in Aethir’s exponential growth. Since its inception in 2022, Aethir has expanded from a small team of 5 to a robust organization of 157 employees, scaling from $0 to $3 billion FDV in 2 years.With a focus on revolutionizing DePIN with its Scalable Decentralised Cloud Infrastructure (DCI) for Gaming & AI, the company has grown from zero to a multi-billion dollar network, boasting the largest fleet of 3000+ NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs in the Web3 industry. Backed by industry giants like NVIDIA, Super Micro, HPE, and Foxconn, Aethir’s infrastructure makes high-performance GPU resources accessories acessible and affordable. Additionally, Aethir has secured over $130M in funding, 2M community members, and 75,000 Checker Node licenses, furthering Mark’s commitment to a more equitable and accessible DCI landscape. Aethir counts among its investors Framework Ventures, Sanctor Capital, Animoca Brands, Hashkey and more.Before co-founding Aethir, Mark gained extensive experience in infrastructure building and resource allocation, managing a 400-person team for a $34B oil and gas project at Wheatstone. In addition to Aethir, he serves as a partner at the VC fund Flux Capital and Gas Global, where he advises projects in blockchain technology, mining, and investments.
Peter is the founder of The House of Crypto, a media company that has rapidly grown into one of the most influential voices in the crypto space. Over the past year, it has become one of the fastest-growing platforms, attracting an audience of over 400,000 dedicated crypto enthusiasts. Peter has achieved this growth by simplifying complex crypto technologies, analyzing market psychology, and providing valuable insights into crypto investments and trends.More recently, Peter founded Perceptron, a groundbreaking project at the intersection of AI and Web3. Perceptron Network is built on the principle that AI agents and their communities should be aligned through shared incentives and decentralized trust. The network enables AI agents to mint and distribute composable mini-NFTs (PERCs) on demand, creating an incentive-driven ecosystem that rewards community participation while generating sustainable revenue for AI agents.
Farzam Ehsani is the Co-founder and CEO of VALR.com, the largest crypto exchange in Africa going global, serving corporate and professional traders as well as more than 1 million traders worldwide. He was previously the Blockchain Lead at Rand Merchant Bank and the FirstRand Group, and was the inaugural Chairperson of the South African Financial Blockchain Consortium. He previously worked at McKinsey & Company in Johannesburg, Deloitte Consulting in San Francisco, the Baha’i World Centre in Haifa, and the United Nations in Nairobi. He studied economics at the University of California – Berkeley.
Tyler Durden is the Project Lead of Mocaverse and Head of Projects at Animoca Brands, a $6 billion blockchain company. Over the past 15 years, “Tyler” has co-founded and operated a diverse range of startups, spanning from renewable energy and cross-border e-commerce to artificial intelligence. However, it was his unwavering passion for promoting mass adoption of cutting edge technologies that propelled him into a leadership role, advocating for AI and Web3 integration for Fortune 500 companies. Tyler’s obsession with technology has consistently fueled his professional pursuits. His whole career has been about venture building and technology, and eventually discovering the industry to which he would dedicate his talents: the captivating world of Web3.
Büşra Temurçin is the Turkiye Country Director of Crypto Female, a platform dedicated to empowering women in the crypto and blockchain industry. She is also a financial markets analyst and content creator, producing educational content on cryptocurrency, trading, and market analysis.
With a Master’s degree in Financial Markets and Investment Management from Marmara University, she has developed extensive expertise in both traditional finance and the digital asset space. Through her YouTube channel, Twitter, and Medium articles, she provides valuable insights into fundamental and technical analysis, on-chain data, and macroeconomic trends.
Her mission is to bridge the gap between traditional finance and blockchain technology while promoting financial literacy and inclusivity in the investment world. She is committed to fostering a more diverse and informed crypto community, helping investors navigate the evolving landscape of digital assets.
I have over 15 years of experience as a corporate legal advisor for tech companies operating in multiple jurisdictions—including Singapore, Hong Kong, Estonia, Ukraine, and Cyprus.For the past decade, I have advised fintech and blockchain companies on a wide range of regulatory matters, including obtaining the necessary licenses to operate.I currently serve as the Chief Legal Officer at Gunzilla Games, where we are developing the first AAA game featuring a blockchain component accessible across various platforms. I am also the co-founder of the consulting group MIBIT and the Executive Director of Legal Affairs for the Königsberger Bridges Institute, the official organizer of the International Blockchain Olympiad (IBCOL) and International Data Science Olympiad (IDSOL).Additionally, I am a member of the International Bar Association, while also acting as an active legal advisor at Swiss Blockchain Legal.I am a seasoned speaker who has presented at numerous international tech and business conferences, including RISE, DEVCON, Consensys events, the World Economic Forum Annual Meetings, and more.
Ben Caselin is Chief Marketing Officer at VALR.com, the Pantera-backed crypto exchange. Headquartered in Johannesburg and the largest exchange by trade volume on the African continent, VALR serves over 1100 corporate and professional investors and more than 1 million traders worldwide. Drawing on years of experience in the digital asset space, mostly in Hong Kong and the wider APAC region, Dubai and now Africa, Ben focuses primarily on driving the adoption of bitcoin in emerging markets and advocates for an approach to innovation on the basis of spiritual principles.
icrazyteddy is the biggest crypto gaming influencer in the UK & EU with a strong following on X.X is his main platform and growing very quickly with great support from fans/community! Hosting weekly livestreams, gaming, Vlogs at events, post gaming videos/reviews, unboxing RWA items and sharing the Web3 Creator lifestyle as a gaming influencer; his consistency in content creation in the gaming community has made his opinion valuable for fans of gaming content, culture and technology!1.7 million combined followers across all socials.(prev influencer work w Warner Bros Games, Call Of Duty, AVAX, Illuvium, Immutable, Vechain, Scuf, Gfuel, Razer, XBOXUK, GTOmegaracing, Merit Circle, CWL, CDL, PlaystationUK, Gamescom, Dreamhack, Paramount, ArsenalFC, NordVPN, RockstarGames GTA5; GTAOnline; RDR2, Facebook Gaming …)
Burcak Unsal has almost 25 years of experience dedicated to law practice, admitted to New York State and Istanbul Bars.
Burcak focuses his practice in transactional, compliance, regulatory, contractual and dispute resolution aspects of technology and corporate law. His contributions to legal practice is globally recognized by Chambers, Legal 500, Mondaq and etc…
In addition to his capacity as a lawyer, Burcak also occupies executive positions at the boards of leading companies in FinTech industry.
Prior to establishing his own practice, Burcak has been the regional counsel of Google & YouTube for three years.
Burcak also has more than twelve years of experience at major international law firms such as Baker Botts LLP, DLA Piper and Kobayashi Todo in the US, Europe and Japan.
Burcak has an LL.M. at the University of Virginia Law School,
an M.Sc. at the Institute of Science, University of Ege, and
LL.B. at University of Marmara, Law School.
With a multi-disciplinary professional and educational background, Burcak is also qualified as a patent and trade-mark attorney before the European Patent Institute and the Turkish Patent Institute.
Badi Sudhakaran is a dynamic and visionary entrepreneur with a remarkable journey spanning over two decades in the technology and finance sectors. He is the Co-Founder of VALR, the largest crypto exchange in South Africa by trade volume. Badi’s multifaceted expertise, spanning blockchain technology, software engineering, product design, and leadership, has propelled him to the forefront of the crypto and fintech landscape.Badi’s entrepreneurial journey took a significant leap with the inception of VALR.com. Recognizing the transformative potential of cryptocurrencies, he embarked on a mission to democratize access to crypto assets globally. His vision revolves around the creation of an open financial system that fosters inclusivity and acknowledges the interconnectedness of humanity.
Filippo Buzzi is the Regional Managing Director at Hex Trust MENA, a subsidiary of Hex Trust Group, a leading digital assets financial institution specializing in custody, staking, and market services. Under his leadership, Hex Trust MENA became the first MVP operational entity within Dubai’s VARA regulatory framework, reinforcing the firm’s position as a key player in the region’s rapidly evolving virtual asset ecosystem.
With over 15 years of experience spanning consulting, financial services, and digital assets, Filippo has held management roles across Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Dubai. His career journey includes advising multinational firms on regulatory compliance, risk management, and digital transformation.
An early advocate for blockchain and digital assets, Filippo has been active in the space since 2015, navigating the intersection of regulation, institutional adoption, and emerging technologies. His academic background includes a degree in Political and Economic Sciences in Italy, with further studies at the University of London and IBFD in Amsterdam.
In 2024, Filippo was recognized as a Crypto Oasis Visionary, an honor that underscores his extensive experience and leadership in the digital asset industry. He leverages his expertise in tax, corporate consulting, and institutional finance to solidify Hex Trust’s reputation as a trusted partner for investors and businesses in the MENA region.
Filippo is an active industry speaker, sharing insights on institutional adoption, innovation, and compliance. His mission is to bridge traditional finance with the digital economy, fostering a secure and regulated framework for virtual asset growth.
Eric Lord is a SEC registered representative and CEO of
Investor Cosmos a marketplace where private investment opportunities can
be listed and tokenized securities can be offered to investors. Eric
worked in New York gaining experience in real estate private equity and
consulting before starting Investor Cosmos allowing regulated
tokenization of securities within the US legal framework.
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