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Dmitry Tokarev serves as the CEO and Founder of Copper.co a digital asset custodian with a global footprint, with offices in London, New York, Singapore, Abu Dhabi and Zug. Dmitry earned his master’s degree in Risk Management and Financial Engineering from Imperial College and launched his professional journey in London, initially working as a quantitative analyst. He later ascended to the role of Chief Technology Officer at an asset management firm. In 2018, Dmitry established Copper, which rapidly evolved into the preferred choice for institutional investors in the digital asset space. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including custody, settlement, and prime brokerage infrastructure, supporting over 500 digital assets across more than 45 exchanges. Copper remains at the forefront of innovation, continually developing core market infrastructure tailored to meet the sophisticated needs of large institutions. This focus aligns seamlessly with the growing integration of distributed technology, resulting in safer, faster, and more cost-efficient market operations.

Dmitry’s groundbreaking contributions to both the financial and technology industries have not gone unnoticed. Dmitry is considered a thought leader in the digital asset space and is often sought for his opinion by central banks and global regulatory bodies. He has received recognition from reputable platforms such as Bloomberg as well as being invited to join the World Economic Forum as a Unicorn under the Digital Asset and Blockchain platform. Under Dmitry’s visionary leadership, Copper is actively accelerating the adoption of blockchain technology within the financial markets.