Danielle specialize s in funds, DAO’s , Web3 and Cayman Islands foundation companies, combining her wealth of knowledge and experience as an independent director with h er passion for all things crypto.

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She has over 6 years of experience in the digital asset industry and over 7 years offshore and 10 years of experience in financial services and operating companies. Danielle has extensive experience in fund services and private proprietary crypto trading en tities, with a particular focus on regulatory requirements, compliance and accounting. She serves as an independent director on the first fully regulated tokenized mutual fund in the world, leading the fund through a variety of hurdles due to tokenization and providing guidance from a technical and operational side. Danielle currently serves as an independent director across a variety of digital asset entities , both in the British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands.

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Prior to joining Hash, Danielle was the Manager leading the Digital Asset Fund department for The Catalyst Group, where she established a mature and viable Digital Asset product offering, developed and implemented proprietary Digital Asse ts Valuation Policies and Procedures, Cayman compliant AML Policies and Procedures and Subscriptions in kind AML Procedures. Prior to this, Danielle was a Senior Fund Accountant in the Investment Funds team of Harmonic Fund Services , a leading fund administrator serving some of the biggest investment banks . She administered one of the first Cayman Islands crypto funds and has been immersed in the digital assets space since then. She also has extensive experience as an auditor having perform complex audits of multinational hedge funds based in the Cayman Islands, United States and Canada.

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She is a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) and Certified Bitcoin Professional (CBP) with the Crypto Currency Certification Consortium (C4). She obtained her Honours and Bachelors in Accounting at the University of Stellenbosch.Danielle is the founder of Woman in Blockchain Cayman Islands with the mission of educating, empowering and promoting women in the crypto industry.

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Topics covered: Digital assets, cryptocurrency, DAO's, CeFi, DeFi, Governance, The value of a board of directors and independent directors, eKYC, presented Blockchain 101 courses, benefits of incorporating in Cayman Islands as a jurisdiction, Structures in Cayman, Foundation companies training and how its used as a legal wrapper for DAO's, Mutual funds, advocacy for women as the founder for Women in Blockchain Cayman etc.

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She have spoken on over 10 panels in Cayman Islands for Women in Blockchain Cayman Islands, Blockchain Association of the Cayman Islands, RSM Panels, CEC panels etc.

Debra Brookes specializes in regulatory compliance and financial technology, including virtual currency, banking, and insurance regulations, from her experience with the New York State Department of Financial Services.

Deb also worked for the U.S. Department of Justice through the competitive Attorney General's Honors Program. She served as a federal prosecutor investigating and prosecuting white-collar crimes, including bid-rigging, price-fixing, and customer allocation conspiracies. Before that, Deb graduated cum laude from Albany Law School and was elected to Albany Law Review's Note & Comment Editor. Deb also earned master's, bachelor's, and associate's degrees from New York University.

Delphine is an experienced compliance and legal officer who worked across different countries and industries including large banks in the U.K. and blockchain/crypto businesses such as BitMEX (exchanges and miners for around 7 years). Holding a diploma from Sciences Po, and two master’s degrees specialized in European Criminal Business Law and Frauds and Money Laundering Prevention, Delphine currently works as Head of Policy Europe at Solidus Labs and was a Board member of the OpenVASP Association and of the Crypto Valley Association.Delphine is also the founder of the Crypto Compliance and Legal TG group with more than 1,850 members, has been advising startups on their regulatory strategy in Switzerland and Europe, she is an Ambassador for the Association of Women in crypto and GBBC and the podcast host of MiCA Masters and Compliance Champions. Delphine is passionate about regulatory affairs and strategy, policy, as well as virtual assets, technology and how blockchain technology as well as AI can change (is changing) the world we are living in.

Devon Euring is a distinguished executive, keynote speaker, and thought leader in Operational Risk Management, Governance, Fintech, and Leadership Strategy. As a Senior Manager of Operational Risk at iHeartMedia and a Board Advisor, Devon is known for his strategic vision, expertise in compliance, and ability to drive transformative risk solutions within corporate environments.With over 14 years of experience in Finance, Risk Management, and Regulatory Compliance, Devon has built a reputation as a trailblazer in innovation, business resilience, and executive leadership development. His expertise spans enterprise risk strategy, cybersecurity governance, fintech innovations, and compliance oversight, making him a sought-after speaker at industry conferences, corporate summits, and leadership forums.Devon is a natural communicator and leadership mentor, known for his engaging and thought-provoking discussions on risk intelligence, emotional intelligence in leadership, and the future of financial compliance. His insights bridge the gap between regulatory frameworks and real-world business applications, empowering organizations to navigate uncertainty while fostering a culture of resilience and strategic growth.As a board executive, Devon actively mentors emerging professionals and contributes to professional development programs and executive coaching efforts. His commitment to empowering leaders and driving change makes him an invaluable voice in the evolving world of risk, fintech, and leadership excellence.Speaking Topics Include:✔ Operational Risk & Resilience – How businesses can thrive in a risk-intensive world✔ Leadership & Emotional Intelligence – Building influence and driving organizational success✔ Fintech & Compliance – The future of regulatory landscapes in digital finance✔ Corporate Governance & Strategic Risk – Aligning risk frameworks with business growth✔ Developing the Next Generation of Leaders – Mentorship, career growth, and leadership impactBook Devon EuringDevon is available for keynotes, panel discussions, executive workshops, and leadership roundtables. His dynamic speaking style and deep expertise make him the ideal speaker for organizations seeking to elevate their risk, compliance, and leadership strategies.

Dina Ellis Rochkind is a Counsel, Government Affairs and Strategy in the Paul Hastings' Fintech practice and is based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Ms. Rochkind represents clients in matters involving regulatory initiatives, policymaking and legislation, and enforcement actions. Ms. Rochkind's legislative experience allows her to advise her clients on the latest client initiatives, from starting a business to crowdsourcing, bitcoin ($bitcoin) & blockchain technologies.Ms. Rochkind has over 20 years of experience on Capitol Hill, lobbying, and working for the Executive Branch. Before joining Paul Hastings, she served as Washington Director in the office of Rep. Mike Coffman (R-CO). Other Capitol Hill experience includes serving as senior staff for various Congressional Committees and for Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA). Ms. Rochkind also served in the George W. Bush Administration as Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Treasury Department. She has been involved in drafting major pieces of legislation over the last two decades, including: the 2005 bankruptcy reform legislation, the FACT Act, E-Sign, Check 21, Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and, most recently, the comprehensive and bipartisan JOBS Act, for which she was the lead staffer in the Senate. Prior to leading Rep. Coffman’s office, Ms. Rochkind served as Vice President of Federal Government Affairs for a leading mortgage lending company.Ms. Rochkind has worked across party lines on both sides of the aisle to achieve key legislative successes and has a reputation for “getting things done” in Washington. She is also experienced in crisis management. During the auto industry crisis, Ms. Rochkind led the lobby to rescue Chrysler and handled the consequences and fallout from its bankruptcy. She has led legislative advocacy on behalf of major corporate entities and advised congressional leaders on issues such as banking, bankruptcy, insurance, other financial services, and economic development.Ms. Rochkind is admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia and Pennsylvania.

Elena boasts more than a decade of expertise in crafting and overseeing customer experiences across diverse industries. Employing a tailored strategy, she is dedicated to interacting with high-value individuals, institutions, partners, and affiliates within the crypto space.Elena started her professional crypto journey at BitMEX, where she was a Business Development Manager, directing the exchange's efforts in the CIS, Eastern Europe, and MENA regions.

Elise is the Director of Global Policy & Regulatory Affairs for Global Digital Finance.

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Elise was formerly an Associate Director at the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) where she lead the division’s Digital Assets and Data Strategy work, with a focus on emerging regulation such as the Market in Crypto Assets (MiCA) legislation and the European Commission’s targeted consultation on open finance and data sharing in the financial sector. Furthermore, she also worked closely with global standard setters, driving and guiding engagement between the capital markets industry and bodies such as the FSB and IOSCO.

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Prior to her work at AFME, Elise was in the public sector, working at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in both their Technology, Resilience and Cyber Division and International Division. Notably she pioneered the FCA’s International Digital Assets strategy in 2022 and led technical policy dialogue on DLT, Consumer Risks, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC’s), and Decentralised Finance (DeFi), among other topics.Elise was named ‘Next Generation Leader of the Year’ at the 2022 Women in Finance Awards UK.

Elizabeth Kay, an Associate Managing Director with Kroll, is an executive with extensive experience in compliance risk management programs. She has over 30 years of industry experience and has held senior compliance, audit, finance, and project management positions at prominent financial services organizations, including Citigroup, American Express, Commerzbank AG, Royal Bank of Scotland, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, and Lehman Brothers. Prior to joining Kroll, Elizabeth’s recent assignments included the design and implementation of key components of a compliance risk management program as required under Federal Reserve guidance SR 08-8. She has designed and implemented second-line-of-defense regulatory compliance and financial crime testing programs at financial institutions that were operating under public enforcement actions. In addition, Elizabeth has been responsible for the execution of regulatory compliance and financial crime risk assessments associated with banking, securities, derivatives, anti-money laundering, sanctions and fraud regulations. She has experience working with U.S. and European government agencies, including FRB, OCC, SEC, FINRA, NFA, NYDFS, Connecticut Department of Banking, European Central Bank, and BaFin. Her recent experience includes advising crypto clients on the efficacy of their compliance programs.

Elizabeth N. Pendleton (Liz) is a Chief Trial Attorney in the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Enforcement. Based in the CFTC’s Chicago office, Liz supervises teams of trial attorneys, investigators and economists, and has represented the Commission in a broad range of matters including those involving cryptocurrency fraud and manipulation, failure to register, false reporting, trade practice violations, and Ponzi schemes. Liz recently concluded a three year tenure as a co-chair of the Division’s Digital Asset Task Force and currently serves on the Commission’s Digital Commodities Working Group where she advises on legal and policy issues in the digital asset space.

Elizabeth N. Pendleton (Liz) is a Chief Trial Attorney in the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Enforcement. Based in the CFTC’s Chicago office, Liz supervises teams of trial attorneys,  investigators and economists, and has represented the Commission in a broad range of matters including those involving cryptocurrency fraud and manipulation, false reporting, trade practice violations and Ponzi schemes. Liz recently concluded a three year tenure as a co-chair of the Division’s Digital Asset Task Force and currently serves on the Commission’s Digital Commodities Working Group where she advises on legal and policy issues in the digital asset space.

Elizabeth Severinovskaya is an associate managing director at K2 Integrity, where she leads the firm's emerging Virtual Asset Practice, advising both crypto natives and traditional finance (TradFi) clients on their financial crimes risk and compliance strategies. She has a broad range of industry experience across banking and financial services, fintechs, payments, and cryptocurrency platforms. Additionally, Elizabeth provides advisory services to regulatory clients in the UAE. In her past roles Elizabeth has advised regulatory bodies, international organizations, global systemically important banks (GSIBs), and industry-leading cryptocurrency firms.

Prior to joining K2 Integrity, Elizabeth worked as a senior consultant in the digital assets practice at Promontory Financial Group, a business unit of IBM Consulting, where she performed a number of industry standard-setting engagements, including leading the development of the Nebraska Digital Asset Depository Institution (DDI) BSA/AML and OFAC Examination Manual and the Nebraska DDI Supervisory Handbook to support implementation of the Nebraska Financial Innovation Act, as well as training a federal supervisory agency on BSA/AML and sanctions risks unique to cryptocurrency. In her time at Promontory, Elizabeth advised several leading virtual asset service providers, including exchanges, prime brokerages, and digital asset custodians, on their licensing, chartering, and remediation strategies, and has developed an expertise in building and implementing BSA/AML compliance programs tailored to the virtual asset industry from the ground up.

Elizabeth previously worked at two leading fintechs, Coinbase and Stripe, where she held several risk and compliance roles involving policy development, program development and implementation, and process optimization. At Coinbase, Elizabeth also headed up the compliance partnerships function for Coinbase’s fiat partners and developed Coinbase’s BSA/AML program governance. At Stripe, Elizabeth developed the Fintech user supportability strategy through a cross-functional partnership with legal, product, engineering, and credit for Stripe’s fastest-growing user segment.

Prior to her foray into the Fintech space, Elizabeth served as the BSA/AML head of governance and strategy at Scotiabank, where she led Scotiabank’s BSA/AML remediation strategy for its public Written Agreement with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the New York State Department of Financial Services, ultimately resulting in enforcement action closure.

Elizabeth earned a Masters in global affairs and a J.D. from the University of Toronto, during which time she advised the Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units and interned with several leading UN-affiliated international organizations, including the Coalition for the International Criminal Court.

Midwest-raised and educated, Libby initially pursued Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan. However, a transformative experience working for an Australian engineering firm designing pool parts led her to realize that this path wasn't for her. Subsequently, she shifted gears to Industrial and Operations Engineering, focusing on Financial Engineering. Drawn to the dynamic realm of finance, she naturally gravitated towards FinTech and most recently, crypto.

In her role as the Head of Revenue Operations at Talos, Libby has been immersed in managing strategies, data, infrastructure, and processes across Sales, Marketing, and Account Management. Before joining Talos, she dedicated ~8 years to Arcesium, a spin-off of D.E. Shaw. In this tenure, she played a pivotal role in launching the new business, wearing various hats across commercial strategy including Chief Operating Officer of Client and Partner Development.

Elsa is General Manager Europe for VerifyVASP, a leading global regtech that provides travel rule compliance solutions for the virtual assets industry. She has been involved in various blockchain and regtech projects for the last 5 years following many years in capital markets leading multicultural front office teams at CME Group and JPMorgan among others. She is an accomplished speaker on a multitude of topics both live and streamed - past engagement topics have included MiCA, evolution of payments and crypto regulation, travel rule implementation, tokenization but also macro-economic issues such as the global pension fund crisis and EMIR/Dodd-Frank in the context of derivatives regulation. Of particular interest are topics that span the convergence of tradfi and virtual assets and inclusion - financial and diversity.