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Daniel Lee
Chief Executive Officer
Cactus Custody
Daniel is Head of Web3 at Banking Circle, leading initiatives in stablecoin issuance and tokenised deposits, including EURITE, Europe’s first MICA-compliant bank-issued stablecoin. Formerly with DBS for 22 years, he co-founded a digital asset venture in Europe. He serves on the board of Coins U Trust and advises TechstormTV. Daniel brings deep expertise in blockchain innovation, digital exchanges, and fintech strategy, with academic credentials in law, business, and psychology.
Speaking at SFF 2026
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11:30am–12:00pmWed 18 NovSide ProgrammesPay It Forward Lounge (Hall 3)Open
Talent Rewiring
Next Gen Leaders AMA: Transitioning from Traditional Finance to Digital Assets
About this session
Digital assets need people who know how finance works, but moving into the sector is rarely a clean switch. In this Ask-Me-Anything, Next Gen Leader Wee Siang Lee, Executive Director and Head of APAC Compliance, Paxos speaks with Daniel Cheok, Chief Executive Officer, Cactus Custody. They compare two routes across: one taken early in a career, the other after 22 years in banking. The last couple minutes are open to the floor, so bring your questions.
About the Next Gen Leaders initiative:
The Next Gen Leaders initiative recognises and supports the rising generation of leaders shaping the future of finance and technology. The initiative aims to identify aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, builders, and early-career professionals, anchor them to the GFTN community, empower them with fintech knowledge, leadership skills, and entrepreneurial access, and connect them globally through GFTN’s ecosystem.
