Zero Hash, the leading global B2B2C crypto-as-a-service API infrastructure, today announced the establishment of its UK entity and appointment of Laura Navaratnam and Keith Grose as its UK Non Executive Directors.
Since its founding in 2017, Zero Hash has established a global business powering neo-banks, broker-dealers, payment groups, and non-financial consumer brands to launch crypto products within their existing customer experience. Existing clients include Moonpay, Transak, Wirex, Step, Curve, MoneyLion, and DraftKings. Zero Hash UK has applied for the cryptoasset registration with the UK FCA in order to expand operations into the region.
Navaratnam joins the company after over 7 years at the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), where she served as the Head of the FCA’s Innovate function and oversaw the regulation of the UK’s leading fintechs. She currently works as Director of bespoke fintech consultancy Gattaca Horizons, focussing on regulatory and strategic support for US and UK clients.
Grose was formerly the Head of UK at Plaid, where he was responsible for establishing and then scaling their European operations. During his tenure, Grose helped Plaid obtain 4 European regulatory licenses and grew the business from zero to several million pounds in annual recurring revenue.
“We’re pleased to have Keith and Laura on board,” said Edward Woodford, CEO of Zero Hash. “One of Zero Hash’s key priorities is international expansion, with a particular focus on Europe. We look forward to working with Laura and Keith as we work with regulators and partners to accelerate our growth in the UK.”
“Zero Hash appealed to me because of their focus on regulatory compliance,” said Laura Navaratnam. “If there is one lesson from 2022, it’s that responsible companies who seek the highest standards of compliance from globally pre-eminent regulators, are the ones who are best placed to create a trusted future for crypto. Zero Hash is a leader in this regard, and I look forward to supporting them on their regulatory compliance journey across Europe.”
“Crypto is a huge market in Europe, accounting for 25% of all global activity” said Keith Grose. “I look forward to working with the Zero Hash UK board, leveraging my experience at Plaid to help them navigate the UK and European regulatory landscape and supporting their go-to-market strategy to grow and scale the company.”
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