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Crypto Custody Provider Brane Welcomes New Advisor, IBM Partner and Experienced Technology Executive Martin Lantaigne
Brane Inc., a leading cryptocurrency custodian, announced today that Martin Lantaigne, an experienced technology executive and current Partner and Canadian Federal Cluster Leader at IBM, has joined the company’s Advisory Board.
As a member of Brane’s team of advisors, Lantaigne will support Brane’s development into Canada’s leading blockchain innovation company, bringing deep tech sector experience and public sector expertise to the table.
“I’m delighted to join the outstanding team at Brane in their exciting journey to becoming the leading cryptocurrency custodian,” said Lantaigne. “I’m looking forward to working with the Brane team to realize their vision of becoming a bank for the world’s new asset class.”
“Martin brings unparalleled experienced deploying technology at an enterprise scale to help resolve business challenges and shape disruptive business models across a range of industries, including Canada’s public sector,” said Adam Miron, Brane’s Chairman and Interim CEO. “The exceptional bench strength of our board and advisors, ranging from seasoned private sector executives to public sector leaders, is one of Brane’s greatest assets as we embark on a phase of rapid growth. Martin is the perfect addition to this team.”
Lantaigne’s experience in the technology sector spans nearly three decades. Prior to joining IBM Canada, he held a series of senior executive roles at SAP Canada.
Brane’s Advisory Board also includes:
Former Ambassador Bruno Saccomani
Officer-in-Charge, RCMP, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Protection Detail (2009-2012)
Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and to the Republic of Iraq
Sylvain Viau
37 years of service with the Canadian Armed Forces, retired at the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the Communication branch in 2015
Gianluca Cairo
Chief of Staff, Federal Minister – Innovation, Science and Economic Development (2017-2019)
Chief of Staff, Federal Minister – Public Services and Procurement (2015-2017)
Nick Koolsbergen
Chief of Staff – Alberta’s Premier Jason Kenney (2017-2018)
Director of Issues Management – Office of Prime Minister Stephen Harper (2014-2015)
Nathalie Bourque
More than 30 years in public relations, government affairs and financial communications
Devan Pennell, CPA
CFO – Flow Alkaline Spring Water
Following a series of successful global editions, DIFY is making a highly anticipated return to the innovation capital of the world — Dubai. The Dubai Blockchain Night 2025, organized by DIFY, took place on 29 April 2025, delivering an electrifying evening of networking, discovery, and gamified engagement right at the iconic doorstep of Palace Downtown.
We are proud to introduce our Title Sponsor – STIQY, the trusted growth and loyalty tool crafted for rising Web3 projects. Attendees experienced live interactive CTA campaigns powered by STIQY’s customizable, white-label solutions—designed to drive scalable engagement and long-term user retention.
Building on the momentum of past editions in Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and previous Dubai showcases, this year’s Dubai Blockchain Night featured a gamified experience where participants dive into real-time activation challenges onsite — gaining first-hand exposure to how STIQY’s dynamic tools operate.
Event Highlights:
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Title Sponsor: STIQY
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Co-hosts: EMERGE Group, DTC Group, 9 Cat Group
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Date: 29 April 2025
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Location: Palace Downtown
Sponsors include Verrefin, Rapidz, Sei and Avocado Guild.
Highly Curated Networking
The event brought together over 500 participants, including top Web3 stakeholders and decision-makers from the MENA and APAC regions. It served as an exclusive, invite-only gathering for founders, builders, venture capitalists, and media to connect and collaborate.
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