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# Duke Digital Assets Conference

The Premier Digital Assets Conference

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- [2026 Updates on Key Crypto Litigation at Duke Digital Assets](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/2026/02/2026-updates-on-key-crypto-litigation-at-duke-digital-assets/) - Raleigh partner Jeff Kelly and Ryan VanGrack, Global Head of Litigation for Coinbase, will return to co-present the annual “Updates on Key Crypto Litigation” panel at the 2026 Digital Assets at Duke Conference. The Digital Assets at Duke Conference brings together financial professionals, regulators, policymakers, technologists, academics, and legal experts to examine the rapidly evolving
- [Blockchain Ambitions at Goldman, JPMorgan Target Financial Plumbing at Digital Assets at Duke](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/2025/02/blockchain-ambitions-at-goldman-jpmorgan-target-financial-plumbing-at-digital-assets-at-duke/) - Banks on the blockchain Big banks have had blockchain ambitions for nearly a decade, but so far they have only taken baby steps toward achieving them. This year will be different, many predict, as the experiments start to face real-world tests. To diehard crypto fans, though, what the banks are up to might sound a little boring. That
- [Crypto treasury execs grit their teeth amid Bitcoin price bloodbath at Digital Assets at Duke](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/2026/02/crypto-treasury-execs-grit-their-teeth-amid-bitcoin-price-bloodbath-at-digital-assets-at-duke/) - Digital Assets at Duke University Executives at top digital-asset treasury firms weighed their future as major cryptocurrencies continued a brutal monthslong slide. Despite the latest crash, they said they remain optimistic about their business models. Crucially, they don't simply HODL the coin, they said. Executives at digital asset treasury companies put on a brave face
- [TRON DAO Advances Stablecoin Dialogue at Digital Assets at Duke Conference](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/2026/02/tron-dao-advances-stablecoin-dialogue-at-digital-assets-at-duke-conference/) - Geneva, Switzerland, February 6, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications ( dApps), successfully wrapped up its participation as a Gold Tier Sponsor at the Digital Assets at Duke Conference, held February 4–6 at Duke University’s Penn Pavilion in Durham, North Carolina. The annual conference convened over 200 leading voices from finance,

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- [Home](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/) - 2026 Digital Assets at Duke Conference February 4-6, 2026 · Durham, North Carolina Rates (Early Bird Discount Ends Midnight October 15th) Full = $250 → $300 Student = $50 → $75 Gov’t / Academics = $150 → $200Golf Tournament = $100 green fees… Rentals additional 2025 Highlights
- [Press](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/press/) - Press 2026 Updates on Key Crypto Litigation at Duke Digital Assets February 9, 2026 Raleigh partner Jeff Kelly and Ryan VanGrack, Global Head of Litigation for Coinbase, will return to co-present the annual “Updates on Key Crypto Litigation” panel Read more > Crypto treasury execs grit their teeth amid Bitcoin price bloodbath at Digital Assets
- [Schedule](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/schedule/) - Wednesday, February 4, 2026 5:30 - 8:30 Go Duke! Welcome Reception at the Champions Club at Cameron Indoor Stadium : Hosted by Fidelity Investments Kick off the conference with energy, connection, and plenty of Duke spirit! Join colleagues and peers from across the industry at the Champions Club in the legendary Cameron Indoor Stadium. This
- [Katherine Dowling](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/katherine-dowling/) - President Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company Katherine Dowling serves as the President of BSTR, the Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company, and will also serve as a Board Member of the Company.Ms. Dowling is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in finance, operations, and law. Prior to joining the Company, she was a member of the Executive Committee at
- [Speakers](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/) - View the speakers for the Duke Digital Assets Conference in Durham, NC.
- [Kristin Johnson](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/kristin-johnson/) - George Washington University Law School Former Commissioner, US CFTC Kristin Johnson is the Lyle T. Alverson Professor of Law at George Washington University Law School and a Research Fellow at Cambridge University’s Center for Alternative Finance. She served as a Commissioner of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission from March 2022 until September 2025. She was
- [Jason Straker](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/jason-straker/) - Federated Hermes Senior Sales Representative, Institutional Cash Jason Straker, CFA, is a Senior Sales Representative at Federated Hermes with a product focus of short-term fixed income investment solutions including money market funds, short-term bond funds and separately managed accounts. Jason, based in Los Angeles, California, covers institutional and select broker-dealer clients on the West Coast and
- [Katie Bosken](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/katie-bosken/) - NC Office of the Commissioner of Banks Commissioner of Banks Katherine M.R. Bosken became North Carolina’s 13th Commissioner of Banks, August 31, 2021, upon confirmation by the House and Senate in the North Carolina General Assembly. She was reconfirmed to a new four-year term on March 23, 2023 with her term ending March 31, 2027.
- [Charles DeSimone](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/charles-desimone-2/) - SIFMA Managing Director, Deputy Head of Technology, Operations, and BCP Group Mr. DeSimone is a Managing Director and Deputy Head of the Technology, Operations, and BCP group at SIFMA. He is responsible for a range of initiatives related to emerging technologies, risk and resiliency, particularly within the operations and technology functions. He has managed SIFMA
- [Planning & Steering Committees](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/planning-and-steering-committees/) - Planning Committee Jimmie Lenz (LIAISON)Duke UniversityProfessor, Director of the Master of Engineering in FinTech and the Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity Read Bio Lee Reiners (LIAISON)Duke UniversityCFA Lecturing Fellow, Duke Financial Economics Center and Duke Law Read Bio Steering Committee Ana Corral Anderson Duke University DUMACInvestment Manager Read Bio Johanna Collins-Wood Bitwise Asset ManagementDeputy General
- [Travel & Accommodations](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/travel-accommodations/) - If you are traveling to Durham for the conference, here is some information that might be helpful to you in your planning:FlightsThe local airport is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).Depending on traffic, RDU is approximately a 25 minute drive to Duke’s main campus.Book your flights so that you arrive in time for the Wednesday evening (February 4) Cocktail Kickoff-off Party
- [Venues](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/venues/) - DA@D Conference Location Penn PavilionPenn Pavilion is a premier 25,000 square foot glass event space on Duke University’s West Campus. Penn Pavilion is a hub for engaged learning, providing an ideal venue for connecting academic endeavors with co-curricular pursuits. Penn Pavilion is designed for signature events such as DA@D which offer vibrant interactions and connections.
- [About the Conference](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/about/) - Digital Assets at Duke (DA@D)In an era of rapid financial innovation, Digital Assets at Duke (DA@D) stands as a premier annual conference exploring the evolving landscape of digital assets. Each year, it convenes a diverse assembly of financial professionals, regulators, policymakers, technologists, academics, and legal experts for thoughtful, evidence-based dialogue. Its mission is to foster
- [Sponsorships](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/sponsorships/) - 2026 Platinum Sponsors 2026 Gold Sponsors 2026 Silver Sponsors Golf Sponsor Become a Sponsor! If you are interested in becoming a 2027 sponsor, please contact Jimmie Lenz at Jimmie.Lenz@Duke.EDU Email Us
- [Jason Emery](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/jason-emery/) - DTCC Managing Director, Head of Product Management Jason Emery is Managing Director, Head of Product Management of DTCC Digital Assets, the firm’s institutional-grade, digital asset infrastructure and products (formerly Securrency). Within this role, Jason is responsible for leading product strategy and roadmap development, working closely with key stakeholders internally and across the industry.Prior to DTCC,
- [Ekene Uzoma](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/ekene-uzoma/) - State Street Product Delivery Manager, Emerging Technologies Group Ekene Uzoma is a Product Delivery Manager for State Street’s Emerging Technologies Group, where he leads the deployment of AI solutions for intelligent document processing and other digital solutions. He brings over a decade of experience in product and program management across custody, payments, and digital assets, including
- [Jason Ward](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/jason-ward/) - Fidelity Investments SVP, Head of Blockchain & Crypto at FCAT Jason Ward is currently SVP, Head of Blockchain & Crypto at Fidelity’s Center for Applied Technology (FCAT), based in New Hampshire, USA. In his current role, Jason is responsible for monitoring the blockchain ecosystem, evaluating business applications for blockchain and curating the roadmap for the FCAT Blockchain Incubator.Prior to
- [Linda Jeng](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/linda-jeng-2/) - Digital Self Labs Founder & CEO Linda Jeng is the Founder & CEO of Digital Self Labs, a regulatory, policy & tech advisory firm. She is also the Visiting Scholar on Financial Technology at Georgetown University Law Center’s Institute for International of Economic Law, a Senior Lecturing Fellow at Duke Law School, and a Bank for
- [Jessica Jonas](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/jessica-jonas/) - Evernorth Chief Legal Officer As Chief Legal Officer, Jess leads Evernorth’s legal and regulatory strategy. After practicing commercial litigation and clerking in the Eastern District of New York, she held senior roles at Gemini and American Express, and served as Chief Legal Officer of the Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund. Jess has been instrumental in shaping
- [Thomas Sullivan](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/thomas-sullivan/) - DTCC Managing Director, Digital Assets Thomas Sullivan is a Managing Director at Société Générale in New York, where he is the Head of Business Development for Digital Assets. Through the SG-Forge subsidiary, Société Générale has been recognized as a market leader, providing innovative services to issue, transact, and manage digital-native financial products registered on blockchain.
- [Richard B. Levin](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/richard-b-levin/) - Taft Chair, FinTech Practice Richard B. Levin is the chair of the FinTech Practice at Taft and is one of the first lawyers to focus on the regulation of blockchain and digital assets. He is considered a legal thought leader in FinTech. Rick has represented electronic trading platforms since 1999. He brings his experience as
- [Zack Chestnut](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/zach-chestnut/) - Kinexys by J.P. Morgan Global Head of Business Development, Kinexys Digital Payments & Kinexys Liink Zack Chestnut has been innovating in financial services for more than fifteen years. Zack is responsible globally for business development across Kinexys Digital Payments and Liink, leading a global team of product specialists who help clients capitalize on new ways
- [Johanna Collins-Wood](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/johanna-collins-wood-2/) - Bitwise Asset Management General Counsel and Head of Compliance Johanna Collins-Wood is General Counsel and Head of Compliance for the U.S. asset management business at Bitwise Asset Management and serves as Chief Compliance Officer of Bitwise Investment Manager, an SEC-registered investment adviser. She previously served as Deputy General Counsel at Bitwise and, prior to Bitwise,
- [Tim Kotzman](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/tim-kotzman/) - Bitcoin Treasuries Media Inc. Founder Tim Kotzman interviews the biggest names and companies in the Bitcoin Treasuries space. Tim co-founded Bitcoin Treasuries Media, which focuses on media and events. For more information, visit www.bitcointreasuries.media
- [Katherine Dowling](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/katherine-dowling-2/) - Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company President Katherine Dowling serves as the President of BSTR, the Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company, and will also serve as a Board Member of the Company. Ms. Dowling is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in finance, operations, and law. Prior to joining the Company, she was a member
- [Gerald Gallagher](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/gerald-gallagher/) - Sei Labs General Counsel General Counsel at Sei Labs, the fastest EVM L1. In addition to his work at Sei Labs, Gerald is the Co-Founder of DC DAO, a limited cooperative association focused on fostering community, innovation, and policy within the web3 and blockchain ecosystem. He also co-founded Vellum, a cutting-edge platform designed to simplify
- [Ellie Terrett](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/ellie-terrett/) - Crypto In America podcast Co-host and Co-founder Eleanor Terrett is a journalist, co-host and co-founder of the Crypto In America podcast. Over the past two years, she has become a leading voice and trusted source for news relating to crypto policy and regulation. Her coverage has been recognized by industry leaders like White House Crypto
- [Tyler Williams](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/tyler-williams/) - U.S. Department of the Treasury Counselor to the Secretary, Digital Assets Tyler Williams serves as Counselor to the Secretary and advise the Secretary on digital assets and blockchain technology policy. Previously, Mr. Williams served as Galaxy Digital’s Global Head of Policy. Prior to joining Galaxy, Tyler owned and operated his own financial services consulting firm in
- [Jesse Pollak](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/jesse-pollak/) - Coinbase Creator, Base Jesse Pollak serves as VP, Engineering at Coinbase, where he works on Ethereum L1, L2, and new onchain efforts. He is the Creator of Base, a decentralized Ethereum L2 incubated by Coinbase offering a secure, low-cost, builder-friendly way for anyone, anywhere, to build onchain apps. Prior to building Base, Jesse led all
- [Reid Tymcio](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/reid-tymcio/) - Duke University Adjunct Professor Reid is adjunct professor of Fintech at Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering, and adjunct professor of Finance at the University of South Carolina, Darla Moore School of Business. He is also co-founder of Bizarro Capital, a DeFi-focused investment fund.
- [Cynthia Lo Bessette](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/cynthia-lo-bessette/) - Fidelity Investments Head of Digital Asset Management Cynthia Lo Bessette is head of Fidelity Investment’s Digital Asset Management division. Fidelity Investments is a leading provider of investment management, retirement planning, portfolio guidance, brokerage, benefits outsourcing, and other financial products and services to institutions, financial intermediaries, and individuals. In her role, Ms. Lo Bessette oversees the
- [Johann Kerbrat](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/johann-kerbrat/) - Robinhood SVP & GM of Crypto Johann Kerbrat is the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Robinhood Crypto. He oversees and leads strategy for the crypto business. Johann joined Robinhood to support the company in its mission to democratize finance for all and open up access to crypto to everyday investors. Prior to joining
- [Mark T. Uyeda](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/mark-t-uyeda/) - Join SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda at Digital Assets at Duke 2026. Expert debate on crypto regulation and policy. Register now for early bird rates!
- [Rodney Hood](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/rodney-hood/) - Zest AI Zest AI Board Member The Honorable Rodney E. Hood is a nationally recognized financial regulator and longtime advocate for bank & credit unions, financial inclusion, and access to capital. He is the first person in U.S. history to lead both of the federal agencies responsible for chartering and supervising America’s depository institutions—serving as
- [Ben Werkman](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/ben-werkman/) - Strive Chief Investment Officer Ben Werkman is the Chief Investment Officer at Strive. Prior to joining Strive, he served as Chief Investment Officer at Swan Bitcoin, where he first joined as a treasury strategy consultant in December 2024. A long-time Bitcoin advocate and entrepreneur, Mr. Werkman has deep expertise in distressed credit, treasury strategy, strategic
- [Ryan VanGrack](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/ryan-vangrack/) - Coinbase Vice President of Legal and Global Head of Litigation Ryan VanGrack is Vice President of Legal and Global Head of Litigation at Coinbase. He manages all regulatory investigations, civil litigation, employment, IP and consumer matters.Before joining Coinbase, Ryan was Managing Director and General Counsel at Citadel Securities, where he was responsible for managing all
- [Corey Then](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/corey-then/) - Circle Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of Global Policy Corey Then is the Vice President of Global Policy at Circle, where he helps lead Circle’s policy and regulatory strategy work. Prior to joining Circle, Corey served in a variety of legal and leadership roles, including as the Chief Legal Officer of Moneta, an investment
- [Ari Redbord](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/ari-redbord/) - TRM Labs Head of Legal and Government Affairs Ari Redbord is the Head of Legal and Government Affairs at TRM Labs, the blockchain intelligence company. Prior to joining TRM, Ari was the Senior Advisor to the Deputy Secretary and the Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence at the United States Treasury. In that position, Ari worked
- [Lee Reiners](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/lee-reiners/) - Duke University​ Lecturing Fellow, Duke Financial Economics Center Lee Reiners is a lecturing fellow at the Duke Financial Economics Center and Duke Law. At Duke, Reiners has taught classes on FinTech Law and Policy, Cryptocurrency Law and Policy, Financial Regulatory Policy, Climate Change and Financial Markets, and Cybersecurity Law and Policy. Reiners is widely recognized for his
- [Carlos Moreira](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/carlos-moreira/) - Anchorage Digital​ Government Solutions Architect Carlos Moreira is a senior investigator and anti-financial crime professional with over 12 years ofinvestigative experience, and currently specializes in advanced blockchain analysis. His careerspans both the public and private sectors, with a deep focus on investigations involving nationalsecurity, financial crime, cybercrime, organized crime, and public corruption.Currently, Carlos serves as
- [Jimmie Lenz](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/jimmie-lenz/) - Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University Director, Master of Engineering in FinTech Dr. Lenz is an experienced executive, lecturer, and scholar in the field of banking and capital markets.Jimmie is the Director of the Master of Engineering in FinTech and the Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity at the Pratt School, teaching Machine Learning, Blockchain, financial
- [Aaron Kaplan](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/aaron-kaplan/) - Prometheum Inc. Founder and co-CEO Aaron Kaplan is the founder and co-CEO of Prometheum, Inc., a leading market infrastructure provider for digital asset securities. Through its affiliates, Prometheum ATS and Prometheum Capital, the firm provides a vertically integrated, blockchain-enabled ecosystem for the trading, clearance, settlement, and custody of digital asset securities. 
- [Ed Juline](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/ed-juline/) - Bitcoin Treasuries Media LLC President Ed Juline is the President of Bitcoin Treasuries Media LLC, a podcast, events, and advisory firm focused on the Bitcoin Treasuries space. He was previously with Strategy, MARA, and the Bitcoin Conference. He bought his first Bitcoin in 2011, but it took him a few years to realize what he
- [Carleton Goss](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/carleton-goss/) - Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP​ Partner Carleton is a Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. His practice focuses on providing strategic, corporate, commercial, regulatory and enforcement counsel to U.S. depository institutions. For example, recent representations include (i) corporate and regulatory engagements with Cross River Bank, (ii) a community bank’s efforts to engage in a stablecoin business,
- [Stephen Gardner](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/stephen-gardner-2/) - Zerohash​ Chief Legal Officer Stephen Gardner is currently the Chief Legal Officer at zerohash, joining the company at inception and having led the organization through a highly compliant regulatory regime, establishing zerohash as a leading trusted crypto and stablecoin infrastructure platform that counts Morgan Stanley, WorldPay and Interactive Brokers as customers.Stephen has established the frameworks
- [Brett Falk](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/brett-falk/) - Computer & Information Science Department, University of Pennsylvania Assistant Professor​ Brett Falk is a research assistant professor in the computer and information science department at the University of Pennsylvania. His work focuses on blockchains and cryptography.
- [Sam Elfarra](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/sam-elfarra/) - TRON DAO Community Spokesperson Sam Elfarra is a Community Spokesperson at the TRON DAO, bringing over seven years ofexperience in the cryptocurrency industry. Known for his strategic vision and hands-onleadership, Sam has played a pivotal role in expanding TRON’s impact by driving ecosystemdevelopment with industry leaders and leading effective initiatives. Sam’s contribution extendsto mentoring the
- [Laurian Cristea](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/laurian-cristea/) - Barnes & Thornburg LLP​ Partner With over a decade of in-house experience, Laurian Cristea counsels clients on a range of financial services regulatory, transactional, and compliance matters. Laurian offers a deep understanding of U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-registered exchanges and clearinghouses for any asset class including digital assets.He provides legal counsel on the products
- [John Church](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/john-church/) - Nethermind ​Product Lead John Church is a Product Lead at Nethermind, focused on innovation and development on Digital assets, cryptography and their intersection within Defi.He additionally serves as an Adjunct Professor at Duke University teaching Fintech 564, Blockchain.Formerly, he was the Director of Product at Bankless Consulting, and helped start and build BanklessDAO, where he
- [Salman Banaei](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/salman-banaei/) - Plume General Counsel​ Salman Banaei is General Counsel at Plume, where he leads the legal, policy, and compliance strategy as the company scales its full-stack RWAfi (Real World Asset Finance) infrastructure. Salman brings deep expertise from both the public and private sectors, having served in senior roles at the SEC and CFTC, as well as
- [Sam Swartz](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/sam-swartz/) - Stripe Head of Central Public Policy Sam Swartz is Head of Policy Development and Strategy at Stripe. He helped start the company’s policy team and over the past seven years has held a number of roles, including leading the US and Central Policy functions. He teaches on law and technology at UC Berkeley Law School.
- [Jon Fink Isaksen](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/jon-isaksen/) - Stellar Development Foundation Head of International Government Affairs Jon Fink Isaksen is the Head of International Government Affairs at the Stellar Development Foundation, where he engages with policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders worldwide to advance financial access and digital infrastructure.Before joining Stellar, Jon served as Head of International Policy at Uniswap Labs, a leading software company in the
- [Olivier Fines](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/olivier-fines/) - CFA Institute Head of Advocacy and Capital Markets Policy Research Olivier Fines, CFA, is head of Advocacy and Capital Markets Policy Research at CFA Institute. With teams based in London, Washington DC, Mumbai and Hong Kong, Olivier leads the effort in researching and commenting on the major trends that affect the investment industry, including policy
- [Joe Medioli](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/joe-medioli/) - Anchorage Digital Head of Financial Institutions Group Joe Medioli is the Head of the Financial Institutions Group (FIG) at Anchorage Digital, responsible for driving the business strategy across Anchorage Digital’s offerings for Wealth Managers, Asset Managers, Banks and FIs. He is also responsible for the Atlas settlement network and product suite focused on custody, settlement, lending
- [Ali Comolli](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/ali-comolli-2/) - TRM Labs Global Capacity Building Lead Ali Comolli is TRM Lab’s Global Capacity Building Lead, where she focuses on global capacity‑building for public sector partners — including training, technical assistance, and operational collaboration — to help agencies combat crypto‑enabled crime worldwide. In this role, she works with agencies across law enforcement, defense, national security, and
- [Daniel Spuller](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/daniel-spuller/) - Blockchain Association Executive Vice President of Industry Affairs Daniel Spuller currently serves as Executive Vice President of Industry Affairs at the Blockchain Association, a leading nonprofit in Washington, DC, advocating for pro-innovation policies in the digital asset economy. He is also an appointee to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Business and Payments Advisory Council,
- [Tom Zschach](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/tom-zschach/) - Join Swift Chief Innovation Officer Tom Zschach at Digital Assets at Duke 2026. Explore the future of global finance and digital assets. Register today!
- [Jeff Kelly](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/jeff-kelly/) - Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP Partner Jeff Kelly is a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, who focuses his legal practice in areas of emerging technology, particularly in areas involving data analytics, artificial intelligence, digital assets, and FinTech. He works closely with entrepreneurs and companies to effectively navigate changing regulations, government investigations,
- [Daniel A. Casanas](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/daniel-a-casanas/) - Stellar Development Foundation Head of Investments Daniel Casanas is the Head of Investments at the Stellar Development Foundation. In this capacity, he leads the Enterprise Fund, a global multi-stage VC fund seeking to grow the open-source Stellar network. His background and expertise are primarily in early/mid stage venture capital. Daniel is passionate about emerging technologies
- [Benjamin Kaplan](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/benjamin-kaplan/) - Prometheum Inc. Founder and co-CEO Benjamin S. Kaplan (“Benjamin”) is a founder and Co-CEO of Prometheum Inc., in addition to being the CEO of its digital asset broker-dealers, Prometheum ATS and Prometheum Capital. Benjamin’s expertise is in the intersection between digital assets and the federal securities laws, spanning over nearly a decade which in part
- [Colin Payne](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/colin-payne/) - FCA Head of Innovation at UK FCA / GFIN Chair Colin Payne is a distinguished leader in financial innovation, currently serving as theHead of Innovation at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Chair of the GlobalFinancial Innovation Network (GFIN) convening over 90 national regulators to build apowerful, collaborative network. In these roles, he spearheads strategic
- [Seth Wilks](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/seth-wilks/) - Deloitte Tax LLP Tax Managing Director, Blockchain & Digital Assets Seth Wilks is a tax and digital assets specialist with extensive experience across the private sector and government. He currently serves as Tax Managing Director for Blockchain & Digital Assets at Deloitte Tax LLP. Before joining Deloitte, Seth built deep expertise in cryptocurrency tax policy and compliance.
- [Brian Quintenz](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/brian-quintenz/) - Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Former Commissioner Brian D. Quintenz is an American policy expert and financial regulator known for his work at the intersection of markets, technology, and regulation. He served as a Commissioner of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission from 2017 to 2020, where he played a leading role in oversight of derivatives markets, digital assets,
- [Julia Hueckel](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/julia-hueckel/) - Coinbase Director of Regulatory Policy ​ Julia focuses on policy initiatives for digital asset market structure and crypto derivatives, in the US and abroad. Prior to joining Coinbase, she was in-house counsel at a major US bank covering cleared and uncleared derivatives and financial market utilities. She also spent several years in private practice at New
- [Alison Jimenez](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/allison-jimenez/) - Dynamic Securities Analytics, Inc. President Alison K. Jimenez is President of Dynamic Securities Analytics, Inc. where she utilizesher extensive background in the financial services industry to consult and provide expertwitness testimony on complex matters involving financial crime, fraud, and Anti-MoneyLaundering (‘AML’). Ms. Jimenez’s expertise in illicit finance has been sought out bymultiple federal agencies including
- [Andrea Kramer](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/andrea-kramer/) - ASKramer Law LLC Founding Member Andrea S. Kramer is the founding member of the boutique law firm, ASKramerLaw LLC, where she provides legal counsel to clients in the digital asset, finance,and energy sectors. Her deep understanding of the unique design and transfer ofdigital assets, tokens, and NFTs helps her clients navigate digital asset creation,structure, transfer,
- [Sulolit Raj Mukherjee](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/sulolit-raj-mukherjee/) - Bodin Advisory LLC Founder & CEO Sulolit Raj Mukherjee (“Raj”) is the Founder and CEO of Bodin Advisory LLC, a strategy consulting firm that helps fintech, crypto, and emerging tech companies navigate global regulatory frameworks through policy, tax, and compliance advisory. Most recently, Raj served as Head of the IRS Office of Digital Assets, where
- [Ryan Clements](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/ryan-clements/) - Alberta Securities Commission​ Director of Advanced Research and Knowledge Management Dr. Ryan Clements is the Director of Advanced Research and Knowledge Management at the Alberta Securities Commission. He has published and spoken extensively on various topics in crypto-asset and fintech regulation, securities, and derivatives law. He received his Doctorate in Juridical Science (SJD) from Duke
- [Johanna Collins-Wood](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/johanna-collins-wood/) - Deputy General Counsel Bitwise Asset Management Johanna Collins-Wood is the senior counsel at Bitwise Asset Management and the chief compliance officer of Bitwise Investment Manager, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Prior to Bitwise, she advised innovative financial technology companies at the law firms Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati and Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders. A graduate of
- [Jeremy Pollack](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/jeremy-pollack/) - VP, Product Management Onyx Coin Systems Jeremy Pollack is a subject matter expert on blockchain-based payment solutions for financial institutions. He is a Product Manager in the Coin Systems team at Onyx by J.P. Morgan, with a mandate focused on scaling the product offering.Prior to Onyx, Jeremy worked in the Network Management business within J.P. Morgan,
- [Dr. Johnna Powell](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/dr-johnna-powell/) - Managing Director, Head of Technology, Research and Innovation DTCC Dr. Johnna Powell is Managing Director, and Head of Technology, Research and Innovation at DTCC. Within this role she drives external and internal innovation through strategic thought leadership, enterprise-wide advocacy, collaborative sponsorship and execution. She has spearheaded the enterprise AI strategy and overall execution, alongside enabling
- [Dan Gallagher](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/dan-gallagher/) - Chief Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Affairs Officer Robinhood Markets Inc. Dan Gallagher is the Chief Legal, Compliance and Corporate Affairs Officer of Robinhood Markets, Inc. Before joining Robinhood, Dan was Partner and Deputy Chair of the Securities Department at international law firm WilmerHale where he advised corporate boards and management on the full range of legal and strategic
- [Brandon Russell​​​​](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/brandon-russell/) - Chief Executive Officer Etana Custody, Inc. Along with being the CEO and founder of Etana, Brandon brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise from working in the digital asset space for the past 8 years, having worked closely with industry leaders like Kraken, Coinbase, and Galaxy. Brandon also has over 25 years of capital markets
- [Ananya Kumar](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/ananya-kumar/) - Deputy Director, Future of Money GeoEconomics Center, The Atlantic Council Ananya Kumar is the deputy director for future of money at the GeoEconomics Center. She leads the Center’s work on the future of money and does research on payments systems, central bank digital currencies, stablecoins, cryptocurrencies, and other digital assets. Her analysis has been cited
- [Ana Anderson](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/ana-anderson/) - Investment Manager, Direct Investments DUMAC, Inc. Ana is an Investment Manager working with the Direct Investments team at DUMAC, Inc., the investment management company of Duke University. She focuses on research and portfolio management of DUMAC’s internally managed portfolios of liquid investments, which include global equities, commodities, credit, and digital assets. Prior to joining Direct
- [Evan Schnidman](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/planning-and-steering-committees/evan-schnidman/) - Head of Fidelity Labs Fidelity Investments Evan is an experienced executive,entrepreneur, researcher and investor, specializing in fintech, data and AI. His past roles include founding and co-founding multiple start-ups, including Prattle, a provider of automated investment researchsolutions for portfolio managers, research analysts, and other financial professionals that was acquired by Liquidnet in 2019. Since the acquisition
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- [Duke Digital Assets Conference](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/duke-digital-assets-conference/) - Duke Digital Assets Conference 2026 February 4-6, 2026 Durham, North Carolina Secure Your Seat of Intensive Learning 0 Days Industry Leaders 0 + Attendees 0 + Why Digital Assets at Duke? The premier gathering for digital asset professionals, bringing together the brightest minds in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and decentralized finance at one of America’s top
- [Parth Gargava](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/parth-gargava/) - Managing Director Fidelity Labs Parth leads a Digital Assets startup incubated out of Fidelity Labs, focusing on innovation in the evolving financial landscape. His background includes extensive experience building large-scale applications in the crypto space. Complementing his industry work, Parth serves as an Adjunct Professor at Northeastern University, where he teaches INFO 7520, Engineering of
- [Lisa Schroeer](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/lisa-schroeer/) - Managing Director and Analytical Manager S&P Global Lisa Schroeer is a Managing Director and Analytical Manager, head of the cross-practice analytics team at S&P Global Ratings. She leads a national team of 15 analysts engaged in credit analysis, thought leadership, and market outreach across various public finance asset classes including state revolving fund/pools, local governments,
- [Giovanni Vicioso](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/giovanni-vicioso/) - Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products CME Group Giovanni Vicioso serves as CME Group’s Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products. He is responsible for leading the development and execution of the company’s cryptocurrency product strategies, including its innovative suite of tradeable benchmark derivatives such as Bitcoin and Ether futures and options, as well as Micro Bitcoin and
- [Congressman Tim Moore](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/congressman-tim-moore/) - United States Congressman 14th Congressional District, North Carolina Congressman Tim Moore represents North Carolina’s 14th Congressional District and is a member of the House Committees on Financial Services and the Budget. He previously served as Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives for a decade, driving transformative policies in the state – championing infrastructure development, education reform,
- [Sherri Arp](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/sherri-arp/) - Deputy Director, Cyber and Forensic Services Department of the Treasury, IRS - Criminal Investigation Sherri is the Deputy Director in IRS-Criminal Investigation’s Cyber and Forensic Services. She oversees domestic and international programs related to cybercrimes, digital forensics, and traditional forensic methods. Sherri has over 20 years of federal law enforcement experience, with IRS-Criminal Investigation, investigating
- [Jonathan Jachym](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/jonathan-jachym/) - Global Head of Policy & Government Relations Kraken Jonathan Jachym is Global Head of Policy & Government Relations at Kraken. He leads Kraken’s engagement with government, regulatory and industry stakeholders to develop effective policy approaches for digital asset markets while advancing Kraken’s mission and business goals.Prior to joining Kraken, Jonathan spent over a decade in
- [Marc Nichols](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/marc-nichols/) - Director of Business Development Prometheum Inc. Marc Nichols is the Director of Business Development for Prometheum Inc. where he leads strategic initiatives for the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) channel, focusing on the integration of institutional-grade digital asset solutions into RIA and wealth management platforms. In his role, Marc works across Prometheum Inc. and its subsidiaries
- [Pete Marton](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/pete-marton/) - Director of Digital Identity Fireblocks Pete Marton serves as Director of Digital Identity at Fireblocks, where he helps lead the company’s digital identity and programmable compliance product initiatives, and advises on U.S. policy. Prior to Fireblocks, Pete served as the Deputy Superintendent of Virtual Currency within the Research & Innovation Division of the NY Department of
- [Joseph Spiro](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/joseph-spiro/) - Product Director DTCC Joseph Spiro is a Product Director at DTCC, where he is focused on building the infrastructure to help coalesce the industry around tokenization of assets as collateral. Joseph has been part of the Collateral Management industry for over 25 years. Prior to joining DTCC, Joseph was a Senior Product Director at Hazeltree,
- [Christy Goldsmith Romero](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/christy-goldsmith-romero/) - Commissioner Commodity Futures Trading Commission Christy Goldsmith Romero was sworn in as a CFTC Commissioner on March 30, 2022, after being nominated by President Joseph Biden in September 2021, and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Commissioner Goldsmith Romero has more than 20 years of experience as a career federal attorney and leader in financial
- [Katherine Bosken](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/katherine-bosken/) - Commissioner of Banks State of North Carolina Katherine M.R. Bosken became North Carolina’s 13th Commissioner of Banks, August 31, 2021, upon confirmation by the House and Senate in the North Carolina General Assembly. She will serve the remainder of retired former Commissioner Ray Grace’s term, ending March 31, 2023. Commissioner Bosken was previously appointed Deputy
- [Dimitris Psarrakis](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/dimitris-psarrakis/) - Senior Fellow The Wharton School Dimitris Psarrakis is Board Director of GBBC, Senior Fellow of Wharton Business School, co-Founder of ValueVerse, and former European Union Economist. He served for seven years as Economic and Monetary Policy Specialist at the European Parliament. Dimitris is the draftsperson of the Blockchain Resolution that created the framework of the
- [Senator Thom Tillis](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/senator-thom-tillis/) - Senator Thom Tillis (R – NC) was first elected to represent North Carolina in 2014 and is currently serving in his second term after being re-elected in 2020.Senator Tillis is a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, Finance Committee, Judiciary Committee, and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.Before serving in the Senate, he was
- [Ryan Lovell](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/ryan-lovell/) - Director, Capital Markets Chainlink Labs Ryan leads Capital Market initiatives at Chainlink Labs and is responsible for developing use cases and solutions that leverage web3 technology. Ryan previously worked at Vanguard, leading several industry firsts as a Blockchain Product Manager starting in 2018. Before moving into the blockchain industry, Ryan worked in Portfolio Management. Ryan
- [Catherine Clay](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/catherine-clay/) - Executive Vice President, Global Head of Derivatives CBOE Global Markets Catherine Clay is Executive Vice President, Global Head of Derivatives at CBOE Global Markets. Clay oversees the global Derivatives business, encompassing both the U.S. and European markets. Leading the expansion of Derivatives, the company’s largest business line, into a global division, Clay is entrusted with
- [Matt McGuire](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/matt-mcguire/) - Partner Arktouros PLLC Matt McGuire is a Partner at Arktouros PLLC. His experience combines litigation at every level of federal and state judicial systems, including the U.S. Supreme Court, with practical, international commercial and emerging technology in-house expertise. Before joining the firm, he served in government, private practice, and academia along with deep in-house global
- [Miles Fuller](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/miles-fuller-2/) - Senior Director of Public Sector Relations Taxbit Miles Fuller is Taxbit’s Senior Director of Public Sector Relations. In that role, Miles manages Taxbit’s operations, working closely with government agencies and policymakers to understand the digital asset ecosystem. This includes technical expertise around activity within the ecosystem, as well as investigative techniques or assistance with reconstruction
- [Lewis Rinaudo Cohen](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/lewis-rinaudo-cohen/) - Partner Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP Lewis Rinaudo Cohen is the Co-Chair of Cahill’s globally recognized Digital Assets and Emerging Technology practice group, and focuses on the use of blockchain, crypto assets and tokenization across all aspects of the capital markets and all areas of economic activity.With the emergence of blockchain technology, Lewis early on
- [Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/katherine-kirkpatrick-bos/) - General Counsel Starkware Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos is General Counsel of StarkWare. Prior to joining StarkWare, she was Chief Legal Officer of Cboe Digital, a U.S. regulated exchange and clearinghouse for crypto spot and crypto derivatives markets, and General Counsel of Maple Finance, a capital-efficient corporate debt marketplace which facilitates crypto institutional borrowing via liquidity pooled
- [Lesley Chavkin](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/lesley-chavkin/) - Head of Global Policy Paxos Lesley Chavkin is currently head of global policy for Paxos. Prior to joining Paxos, she worked at the Stellar Development Foundation and JPMorgan Chase, and also served in a variety of roles at the US Department of the Treasury, including as an international economist in the Office of African Nations,
- [Tara La Morte](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/tara-la-morte/) - Chief, Illicit Finance & Money Laundering Unit / Asset Forfeiture Coordinator U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York Tara M. La Morte is currently Chief of the Illicit Finance & Money Laundering Unit in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), as well as an Asset Forfeiture Coordinator. She
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- [Robert Weaver](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/robert-weaver/) - Strategic Account Manager Amberdata Robert Weaver is an experienced Account Executive at Amberdata. Robert leads Amberdata’s Strategic Account Management team ensuring customer satisfaction and adoption. Prior to his current role, Robert facilitated the build-out of Amberdata’s Go-to-Market operation as their first Account Executive hire. With a background in both sales and account management, he specializes
- [Logan Allin](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/logan-allin/) - Managing Partner & Founder Fin Capital Logan is the Managing Partner & Founder of Fin Capital where he is responsible for management of the firm, sourcing/making investments, maintaining board responsibilities, and adding operating value across the portfolio. Logan was most recently Vice President of SoFi Ventures, where he was tasked with investing in and working
- [Nizan Packin](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/nizan-packin/) - Professor of Law CUNY / Haifa University Nizan Packin is a law professor at the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College, City University of New York, and a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Law at the University of Haifa. She is also an affiliated faculty at the ISLC – Information Society Law Center at the University of Milan. Her primary research
- [Rita Martin](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/rita-martin/) - Sr. Blockchain Intelligence Expert and Master Instructor TRM Labs Rita Martin is a Sr. Blockchain Intelligence Expert and Master Instructor building TRM Academy, the learning community teaching the real world skills needed to bring safety to blockchains. As a former Special Agent with the U. S. Secret Service, Rita was the lead case agent for several transnational organized
- [Vanessa Kargenian](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/vanessa-kargenian/) - Directory of Research Fidelity Center for Applied Technology Vanessa Kargenian serves as the lead crypto thematic researcher for Fidelity’s Center of Applied Technology, authoring original reports, advising senior leadership, and working closely with Fidelity’s blockchain incubator. She is fascinated with how blockchain technology, AI, and tokenized assets are reshaping business operations and global financial public
- [Paul Mamo](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/paul-mamo/) - Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Services and Enforcement Internal Revenue Service Paul J. Mamo serves as the Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Services and Enforcement, where he serves as the principal advisor to the Deputy Commissioner, Services and Enforcement in the achievement of the IRS mission. He also advises the Deputy Commissioner in the development of Servicewide policies to
- [Eric Iverson](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/eric-iverson/) - Trial Attorney Department of Justice – National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team Eric Iverson is a Trial Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice where he is a member of the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET). He handles digital asset-related criminal investigations and provides advice and training to investigators and fellow prosecutors. Eric is detailed to NCET
- [Carlos Vivas Augier](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/carlos-augier/) - Director and Senior Principal Engineer The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) Carlos works at The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), a financial market infrastructure company, as a Director and Sr Principal Engineer in the IT organization (Team: Technology Research and Innovation). His main focus is on new product development and web3 tech capabilities
- [Sterling Ingui](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/sterling-ingui/) - Head of Next Gen Retirement Products and NC Regional Lead Fidelity Investments Sterling Ingui is a North Carlina Regional Leader and Head of Next Gen Retirement Products in Workplace Investing at Fidelity Investments. Fidelity Investments is a leading providers of investment management, retirement planning, portfolio guidance, brokerage, benefits outsourcing, and other financial products and services
- [John Schoenecker](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/john-schoenecker/) - Government Relations and Regulatory Strategy Director TaxBit John Schoenecker is the Government Relations and Regulatory Strategy Director for TaxBit. He leads the company’s engagement with personnel on Capitol Hill and in the federal government’s executive branch. Prior to joining TaxBit, John was a counsel on the staffs of the Senate Judiciary, Senate Finance, and House
- [Anthony Bassili, CAIA](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/anthony-bassili/) - Head of Allocators & Onchain Solutions Coinbase Institutional Anthony Bassili, CAIA is Head of Allocators & Onchain Solutions for Coinbase Institutional. In this role, he is responsible for managing relationships with global financial institutions, advising on investment solutions related to digital asset hedge fund and venture strategies, tokenization, and facilitating capital introductions. His Clients include Single
- [Jasmine (Jazzi) Cooper](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/jasmine-jazzi-cooper/) - Head of DeFi Product Ripple Jasmine (Jazzi) Cooper is Ripple’s Head of DeFi Product where she leads tokenization and DeFi products within RippleX, the team focused on providing infrastructure, tools, services, and programs for developers to enable new crypto use cases on the XRP Ledger. Her most recent focuses have been adding a new, native
- [Yuliya Guseva](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/yuliya-guseva/) - Professor of Law Rutgers Law School Yuliya Guseva is a Professor of Law at Rutgers Law School. Her research interests include capital markets, securities law, financial regulation, regulation of cryptoassets, fintech, and international business law. Professor Guseva serves as the Director of the Fintech and Blockchain Program of the Rutgers Center for Corporate Law and
- [Dr. Scott Bauguess](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/dr-scott-bauguess/) - VP Global Regulatory Policy Coinbase Dr. Scott Bauguess is VP Global Regulatory Policy at Coinbase, a position responsible for consultations with regulatory authorities that oversee the banking and financial market sectors worldwide, including global standard setting organizations. He previously served as the Deputy Director of the Division of Economic and Risk Analysis at the U.S.
- [Oli Harris](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/oli-harris/) - Managing Director, Head of Americas Digital Assets Goldman Sachs Oli is head of North America Digital Assets. Previously, he was at J.P. Morgan where he created the Corporate & Investment Bank’s Digital Strategy & FinTech team, including their InResidence incubation program, before becoming Head of Digital Assets Strategy & Quorum (an open source Ethereum-based blockchain
- [Jose Fernandez da Ponte](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/jose-fernandez-da-ponte/) - SVP & GM, Blockchain, Crypto & Digital Currencies PayPal, Inc. Jose Fernandez da Ponte is the Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Blockchain, Crypto and Digital Currencies team at PayPal, where he drives the company’s efforts to increase access to digital currencies and expand their utility for millions of consumers globally. Over the last
- [Laura Pamatian](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/laura-pamatian/) - Founder HeightZero Real Estate Laura Pamatian began her career on the island of Maui in general brokerage and has over 20 years of experience in luxury resort and vertical real estate development. Specializing in investment product, she has represented numerous 5-star, globally recognized brands, including; The Ritz Carlton, Mandarin Oriental, Auberge Resorts and Grand Hyatt.
- [Collin Sellers](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/collin-sellers/) - Director of Product Innovation IEX Group, Inc. Collin Sellers is Director of Product Innovation for IEX Group, Inc. (“IEX”) the parent company of Investors’ Exchange LLC, a national securities exchange, where he focuses on product strategy and blockchain applications for capital markets. Prior to IEX, Sellers was a founding team member of Vertalo, a digital
- [Marvin Chang](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/marvin-chang/) - Executive In Residence Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University Marvin Chang has driven financial technology innovation across a spectrum of use cases, including real estate finance, lending, capital markets and payments. He holds the appointment of Executive in Residence for the FinTech program at Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering with a focus on product development,
- [John Palmer](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/john-palmer/) - President Cboe Digital John Palmer is President of Cboe Digital. He was most recently Vice President of Derivatives and Head of US Options at Cboe Global Markets. Prior to that he was the global head of product strategy at CrossTower, where he was responsible for the digital exchange’s roadmap, go to market strategy and competitive
- [Nate Rand](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/nate-rand/) - Product Manager Fidelity Center for Applied Technology's Blockchain Incubator Nate Rand, Product Manager for FCAT’s Blockchain Incubator, is passionate about blockchain technology having dedicated many years of his career learning, experimenting and deploying it to make financial markets more accessible and efficient. Nate has worked with institutional investment managers, trading firms and market infrastructure providers
- [Sanjay Raghavan](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/sanjay-raghavan/) - VP of Web3 Initiatives Roofstock Sanjay is VP of Web3 Initiatives at Roofstock where he leads the real estate investing platform’s blockchain and AI products. With over 25 years of product, finance, banking and operations experience, Sanjay has an extensive background in creating and launching innovative enterprises and consumer fintech products. Previously, Sanjay was GM
- [Rabia Iqbal](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/rabia-iqbal/) - Managing Partner Nural Capital Rabia Iqbal is Managing Partner of Nural Capital. Nural Capital is a web3 investing platform focused on providing access to top blockchain funds and direct investments. Prior to Nural Capital, Rabia worked at Morgan Stanley, Mubadala Capital, and Coatue Management covering investments, business development, and operations. She holds a BS from
- [Rayhaneh Sharif-Askary](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/rayhaneh-sharif-askary/) - Head of Investor Relations Grayscale Investments As Head of Investor Relations at Grayscale Investments, Rayhaneh Sharif-Askary leads Grayscale’s efforts to liaise with Grayscale’s private and public investors. She manages Grayscale’s growing investor base of family offices, hedge funds, institutional investors, and high net-worth individuals. Since joining Grayscale in 2018, Ray has helped raise billions in
- [Roy Ben-Hur](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/roy-ben-hur/) - Managing Director Deloitte Advisory Roy is the Digital Assets Financial Services leader for Deloitte Advisory. He has been a consultant in the financial services industry for over 23 years and brings deep industry experience and a background leading large scale integration programs supporting business, compliance, risk, regulatory and technology transformation initiatives. Roy’s engagements in the digital assets
- [Jason Allegrante](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/jason-allegrante/) - Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Fireblocks Jason Allegrante is the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Fireblocks, the market-leading enterprise platform to manage digital asset operations and build innovative blockchain businesses.Jason began his career in the Financial Institution Supervision Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He later practiced law at the international
- [Nitin Gaur](https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/presenters/nitin-gaur/) - Managing Director, Digital Asset and Technology Design State Street Digital Nitin Gaur has recently joined State Street Digital as Managing Director, leading Digital Asset and Technology Design, with aspirations to transition part of the company’s financial market infrastructure and its clients to the new digital economy. In previous role Nitin Gaur, served as Founder and
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