The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) is a not-for-profit organisation established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in 2024 to harness technology and foster innovation for more efficient, resilient, and inclusive financial ecosystems through global partnerships. GFTN organises convening forums, offers advisory services on innovation ecosystems, provides access to transformative digital platforms, and invests in technology startups with the potential for growth and positive social impact through its venture fund.
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Chief Digital Assets Officer, Banking Circle
Kirit Bhatia is the Chief Digital Assets Officer at Banking Circle, where he leads the bank’s strategy to bridge traditional and digital asset finance through institutional-grade infrastructure for stablecoins, tokenised assets and chain native assets.
A seasoned executive with over 20 years in capital markets, payments innovation, and digital assets, Kirit previously served as Vice President of Business Development at Ripple Labs, driving global partnerships and regulatory engagement to advance blockchain adoption for financial rails.
His earlier career spans senior leadership roles at J.P. Morgan and RBS Natwest where he built and scaled capital markets and transaction banking businesses across US, Europe and Asia.
Kirit is an alumnus of the University of Manchester and Harvard Business School.
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