Koine, a provider of digital asset and fiat money custody, settlement services and electronic money, has appointed Martin Halblaub, the former CEO fo SIX Digital Exchange, as the new chair of its advisory board, effective 1 January 2020.
Halblaub joins a senior team of founders and non-executive directors from Societe Generale, EY, Bacs Payment Schemes, Bank of England, Kleinwort Benson as well as others.
Prior to SDX, Halblaub held positions as chairman, board member, CEO and senior executive at international financial institutions and asset managers. He was also a senior advisor to SIX Group.
Phil Mochan, founder and head of strategy and corporate development at Koine, said: “As the former CEO of SDX, the Swiss-based digital exchange established by SIX, which has pioneered the entry of digital assets into the institutional market, Martin Halblaub has the insight, know-how and reputation in bringing digital assets and money to the institutional capital markets and supporting incumbents with their digital transitions. He is a fantastic addition to our team.”
Halblaub added: “Koine’s value proposition enables the smooth movement of today’s financial markets frictionless into the digital age, and their industry-grade technology and the business acumen of their outstanding team are an ideal starting point to create value for all market participants. I look forward to being part of this journey and supporting Koine as they roll out globally their digital asset custody and settlement platform.”
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