As the Chief Technology Officer at Arrel, Jevon shapes the future of the Digital Asset Platform by leveraging the latest advancements in digital assets to maximize value for their clients. His career spans founding and scaling a successful RegTech platform in South Africa, where he served top-tier corporations, including multiple publicly listed entities. In the
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Lorena Mathendu is a seasoned blockchain professional with over four years of experience in the cryptocurrency industry, specializing in community building, product marketing, and general marketing strategies. His passion lies in helping individuals and organizations unlock the potential of emerging technologies such as blockchain, DeFi, and cryptocurrencies. Currently, he serves as the Marketing Manager for
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Anushka Soma-Patel is a recognized leader in blockchain-based digital identity and self-sovereign identity solutions. Since 2018, Anushka has been pioneering advancements in digital identity, aiming to create a more equitable and secure digital future. As an ambassador for the Global Acceptance Network (GAN), she plays a key role in governing decentralized digital trust infrastructure. Anushka
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Ryno, an LLB graduate from the University of Pretoria and an admitted attorney, has been immersed in the financial services industry since 2018, taking on key compliance roles at both an asset management firm and a short-term insurance company. He joined Masthead in 2020 as a Compliance Officer, swiftly broadening his expertise across various FSPs,
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Dr. Sebonkile Thaba is at the apex of integrating blockchain into education, and her current endeavor involves crafting curriculum enhancements for BRICS SA Skills Working Group. This venture capitalizes on her extensive background in Operations Management as a seasoned Lecturer at the University of Johannesburg. Her team’s mission is to democratize blockchain knowledge, ensuring accessible
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Aubrey Mochela is the Group Executive Director for Group Information Communication Technology and Information Management at the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, following his tenure as the City’s Chief Technology Officer. With over 30 years of experience in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Mochela has been instrumental in driving digital transformation within the municipality. His
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Sean is a leading figure in South Africa’s fintech and tokenisation ecosystem, driving innovation at the intersection of finance, regulation, and blockchain technology. Chairman of The Fintech Association of South Africa (FINASA) Tokenisation Forum, where he leads a collaborative initiative of industry professionals focused on advancing the adoption of tokenised assets within the financial sector.
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Chris Maurice is an entrepreneur, writer, and public speaker who has led early developments in emerging industries and markets. He is the CEO and Co-founder of Yellow Card, Africa’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, which in 2021 raised the largest Series A round for any African crypto company. Chris is continuing to expand Yellow Card’s presence across
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Rikki leads FirstRand’s Blockchain Enabler, a team established to advance the group’s strategic imperatives through the adoption of distributed ledger technologies and digital assets. Rikki has over two decades’ experience in various roles across Life Insurance, General Insurance, and Banking. He qualified as a fellow of the Institute of Actuaries in 2005 and is a
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