Vakhtang Abrahamyan, CEO of Fastex | From Central Bank Regulator to Web3 Leader Driving Global Crypto Expansion | Bitcoin.com News Podcast

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Vakhtang Abrahamyan, CEO of Fastex, joins Bitcoin.com News Lead David Sencil (@_dsencil) to share his remarkable journey from over 25 years in central banking and financial regulation to leading one of the fastest-growing Web3 ecosystems.

In this in-depth conversation, Abrahamyan reveals how his experience as a former EU regulator shaped his approach to crypto governance, compliance, and innovation. He discusses Fastex’s global strategy — expanding from the EU and UAE to the US — and how the company is positioning itself at the intersection of real-world asset tokenization (RWAs), exchange security, and digital finance.

With firsthand insights into both the traditional finance (TradFi) and crypto-native worlds, Abrahamyan explains how Fastex is creating trusted digital infrastructure for global adoption — while maintaining a strong focus on transparency, security, and regulatory clarity.

• How Vakhtang Abrahamyan transitioned from central banking to crypto leadership
• Fastex’s roadmap for expansion across the EU, UAE, and US markets
• Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and its long-term potential
• Lessons learned from centralized exchange (CEX) security breaches
• How Fastex approaches cybersecurity and user protection
• The path toward regulatory clarity in the US and global crypto markets

A must-listen for professionals exploring how financial regulation, blockchain innovation, and global expansion strategies converge to shape the future of Web3.

🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Vakhtang Abrahamyan – CEO of Fastex
🔗 Learn more: bitcoin.com | fastex.com

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Hosted by Bitcoin.com News Media

Jun 13, 2025

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