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CoinDesk Hires Foster Wright as President
CoinDesk, the global media platform for the next generation of investors, today announced that Foster Wright has joined CoinDesk as President. Wright most recently was a Senior Executive Director at Institutional Investor, where he helped build the financial adviser/RIA media and events business and served on the senior management team for the parent company Euromoney Institutional Investor. At CoinDesk, Wright will lead the company’s commercial efforts across digital media, live events, data, and research. He will report to CoinDesk CEO Kevin Worth.
“Foster is an outstanding addition to the CoinDesk leadership team, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience building top-tier businesses that serve the traditional investment community,” said Kevin Worth, CoinDesk CEO. “Foster will play an integral role in helping CoinDesk bridge the gap between digital assets and global investors as blockchain technology continues to attract attention around the world.”
“Digital assets have become a global asset class in recent years and the financial media has been slow to understand the impact of this emergence,” said Foster Wright. “CoinDesk is at the forefront of this exciting industry and has an opportunity to educate and inform global investors – from individuals to large institutions – about investment opportunities in this transformative technology.”
As the senior commercial executive at CoinDesk, Wright will oversee sales, marketing, and events operations, among other responsibilities. He will also work closely with CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael Casey and his team to ensure CoinDesk’s conferences continue to be the most essential and significant events in the industry.
Each May, CoinDesk hosts the annual Consensus conference, the premier event for digital assets and the global blockchain ecosystem. Consensus 2020 will be held on May 11-13, 2020 at the Hilton Hotel in New York City, and will draw thousands of stakeholders from more than 80 countries around the world.
Before joining CoinDesk, and in addition to his work with Institutional Investor, Wright was the President of Inside ETFs and global head of sales for ETF.com. He also held senior roles at Asset International (publishers of PLANSPONSOR, PLANADVISER, ai CIO, The Trade and Global Custodian), where he launched and ran the PLANADVISER franchise as well as the conferences and events business.
Wright was also the CEO, Chairman and owner of FinanceAsia and AsianInvestor in Hong Kong before successfully selling the business to Haymarket (UK) in 2005. He began his financial media career with Euromoney PLC in London.
An independently operated subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, CoinDesk explores how digital assets and blockchain technology are contributing to the evolution of the global financial system.
SOURCE Digital Currency Group / Genesis Global Trading
The European Union’s landmark MiCA regulation is set to transform the crypto industry, establishing stringent standards that many current Virtual Asset Service Providers may find challenging to meet. As MiCA compliance becomes the standard for operating within the European Economic Area, crypto exchanges and asset companies must take prompt action to align their operations with these comprehensive regulations.
To support businesses in navigating this significant transition, an exclusive webinar “Adapt or Die: The Urgent Shift from VASP to MiCA” will be held on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024, at 5:00 PM (CET) time.
This session is designed to provide industry professionals with practical insights and strategies to ensure their software and operations comply with MiCA standards.
Key highlights of the webinar include:
● Detailed analysis of MiCA regulations and their implications for the crypto sector.
● Actionable steps for software adaptation to achieve MiCA compliance.
● Case study feature: How Kyrrex achieved MiCA readiness using solutions from Simplify Labs.
● Practical tools for Anti-Money Laundering, Know Your Customer processes, cybersecurity, and transaction monitoring.
The webinar will be useful for CEOs, COOs, Compliance Officers, Regulatory and Legal Professionals, Tech Managers, and Investors looking to enter or expand within the EEA market. Attendees will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to adapt and thrive under the new MiCA regulatory framework.
Featured speakers:
Vadim Rozov, CEO at Simplify Labs, brings over 20 years of management and software development experience. Under his leadership, the company is dedicated to simplifying crypto and blockchain technology, making it accessible for non-technical founders and management teams.
Kevin Plumpton, CEO at Kyrrex, is a warranted advocate with extensive expertise in finance, business, property, and international law. He specializes in corporate governance, risk, and compliance legislation, and is a prominent figure in the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism fields. He is recognized for developing innovative KYC and due diligence platforms utilized by leading organizations.
“The crypto industry is at a critical juncture where understanding and adhering to MiCA regulations is essential for continued growth and market access,” said Kevin Plumpton, CEO at Kyrrex. “Events like these are vital for bringing together industry leaders to share knowledge and best practices, ensuring businesses can adapt effectively and sustain their operations.”
Franklin Cachia, Executive Director at CSB Group, is an accomplished professional who advises clients on taxation, financial services, AML compliance, and corporate law, among other areas. His broad expertise also encompasses gaming, GDPR, and property law.
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