Lory Kehoe

- Secured 25% of exchange AUM in less than three months
- Obtain regulatory licenses
- Drive revenue, form partnerships, increase brand awareness

Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Head of International

- Led a fantastic team to design and build a fully regulated, USD-backed and institutional focused global ecosystem-enabling stablecoin, USX
- Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) Senior Executive Officer, Approved Person status

MSX Chief Executive Officer

Blockchain Ireland

Goals of Blockchain Ireland:
- Promoting knowledge and adoption promotion of blockchain technology, crypto and Web3 in Ireland
- Growing the blockchain, crypto and Web3 ecosystem throughout the country
- Promoting Ireland as a leading global blockchain, crypto and Web3 hub
- Assisting in the creation of blockchain, crypto and Web3 jobs in Ireland
- Showcasing the blockchain, crypto and Web3 work being undertaken by Irish companies

Founder & Chair

Trinity College Dublin

- Currently lecture on ‘Technology Trends’ on MBA full-time and executive MBA, MSc. in Marketing, dedicated blockchain course titled "Unpacking Crypto and Blockchain'
- Teaching excellence award in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
- Modules include blockchain (governance, tokens, NFTs, DeFi), innovation, fintech, cloud, RPA, strategy, digital transformation
- Previously lectured on Information Systems Strategy and Strategic Management
- Demonstrate practical use of theoretical tools, models and frameworks by making modern-day case studies an integral part of the module
- Encourage a Socratic approach to learning by motivating students to participate in class discussions and debates
- Organise a number of guest industry SME speakers to deliver specific core module content in order to demonstrate the application of theory to real life and also to establish networks

Adjunct Assistant Professor in Technology Trends & Strategic Information Systems

Forbes

Forbes Contributor

Blockchain in Healthcare Today - DMV Chapter

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Advisory Board Member

Coinbase

- Head of business development for EMEA
- Coinbase Europe board member (providing crypto services to Coinbase's European customers)
- Coinbase Custody International board member (providing custody to Coinbase's institutional customers globally)
- Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) non executive director - PCF2A
- Passed Dutch National Bank (DNB) fitness and probity examination

Director, EMEA Business Development

- Establishing strong regulatory foundations in each of the jurisdictions Coinbase operates in (VASP registrations, MiCA, new product policy, outsourcing, remediation programs)
- Working with XFN partners (product, engineering, compliance, legal, security, privacy) to develop and drive shared services solutions across EMEA and globally

Head of EMEA Market Operations & Centre of Excellence Lead

Built a global team to:
- Guide clients step-by-step through Coinbase's NFT Web3 marketplace
- Act as trusted partner on all things NFTs, Web3 and crypto

Director, NFT Success

BNY Mellon

- EMEA digital assets & blockchain lead (go-to-market, sales, partnerships)
- Focused on tokenised assets, digital cash and client engagement
- Ireland digital innovation hub co-lead
- Sustainable Finance Ireland - Digital & innovation working group rapporteur
- Member of BNY Mellon global enterprise ESG working group

Senior Director, Digital Assets & Blockchain

ConsenSys

- Headhunted to set up the Irish arm of ConsenSys
- Founded, scaled and ran (steady-state) ConsenSys in Ireland as company director
- Established Ireland as EMEA product development and delivery Centre of Excellence (CoE)
- Delivered production blockchain trade finance solution for 10 global banks
- Developed roles and responsibilities and processes and procedures for Irish operation to scale
- Global co-head of strategic partnerships and created and executed E2E GTM new business development sales strategy
- Developed, led and implemented scalable and repeatable sales function (Campaigns>MQL>SQL>Intro>Demo>Proposal>Delivery>Support)
- Established global key account management programme
- Ecosystem development (globally, EMEA and Ireland)

EMEA Managing Director & Global Co-Head of Partnerships

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FinTech Connect

Director, EMEA Business Development @Coinbase | Board Member | Founder @Blockchain Ireland | Adjunct Assistant Prof. @Trinity College Dublin | Contributor @Forbes | PhD Candidate (blockchain, crypto & Web3 ecosystems)

M2 | Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International
With ten years in crypto, blockchain and web3, leading the forefront of financial innovation, I am privileged to be the Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International of the UAE's leading, fully regulated, local crypto investment platform, M2.

Blockchain Ireland | Founder & Chair
As the founder and chair of Blockchain Ireland, I spearhead an ecosystem-focused organization dedicated to propelling blockchain, crypto, and web3 technologies in the country. With over nine years of hands-on experience, I bring a profound understanding of technology, market dynamics, and regulatory landscapes. Leveraging an extensive network, I showcase Irish companies, attract talent, and help drive investments to Ireland.

Trinity College Dublin | Adjunct Assistant Professor
Sharing knowledge and shaping the next generation of leaders, I serve as an adjunct assistant professor at Trinity College Dublin. Teaching technology trends to MBA and MSc students, my modules cover diverse topics such as blockchain, innovation, fintech, cloud, AI, strategy, and digital transformation. Recipient of multiple teaching excellence awards, I strive to make learning innovative and engaging.

Forbes Contributor | Ph.D. Candidate
As a Forbes contributor, I share insights on blockchain, crypto, and web3 trends. Simultaneously, I'm pursuing my Ph.D., focusing on web3 entrepreneurial ecosystems and innovation. Passionate about contributing to the wider community, I foster a culture of learning and collaboration.

Let's connect and explore the limitless possibilities at the intersection of technology and finance.

🚀Trinity College Dublin, a 433 year old university, has become the first university in Ireland, and one of the first in Europe, to receive a philanthropic cryptocurrency donation — a €25,000 stablecoin gift from Aave Labs and Stani Kulechov. 

Why it matters:
1️⃣ New Funding Pathways
- Trinity can now accept digital-asset philanthropy, opening the door to global supporters.

2️⃣ Real-world Impact
- The donation supports “Pathways to Business,” helping students from under-represented backgrounds access business education.

3️⃣ Blockchain + Education = Inclusion
- This shows how digital assets can drive meaningful, real-world outcomes—not just financial use cases.

Huge thanks to the teams at Aave Labs (Radi Timcheva, Dorka Freund, Nicholas Cooper, ACA, CFA, Paris Rouzati, Claudia Ceniceros, María Paula Fernández),Trinity Business School, Trinity Access Programmes and The Giving Block for making this landmark possible.

A special thank you to Laurent Muzellec, David O'Shea, Sandra Rafter and John Collins for making this happen.
 
A strong step forward for innovation, education, and inclusion.

Aave Labs EU Director | Blockchain Ireland Founder & Chair | Trinity College Dublin Adjunct Asst. Prof. | Board Member

Open article: Trinity receives first philanthropic donation in cryptocurrency by tcd.ie

Trinity receives first philanthropic donation in cryptocurrency

Blockchain Ireland and Stripe hosting meet-up on stablecoins

"From Stablecoins to Smart Money: The Next Phase of Digital Finance"

Delighted to share that Blockchain Ireland, together with Stripe, are hosting a seminar on one of the most important shifts in global finance — how stablecoins and digital money infrastructure are evolving into the foundations of smart money.

We’re bringing together an exceptional group of leaders, builders, and innovators to explore what’s coming next for programmable finance, payments, and the future of money.

Moderator: Blockchain Ireland board director, Sorcha Mulligan
Panelists: Stripe's Kevin Dowling, Kraken's Andrew Mulvenny, Blockdaemon's Conor Stapleton, Aave Labs

Details
📍 One Wilton Park, Dublin
 📅 Wednesday, 19 November 2025
 ⏰ 18:00

Sign up via the Luma link in the comments

A huge thank you to all speakers and attendees joining us for this deep dive into Ireland’s growing role in the next phase of digital finance.

Looking forward to a fantastic session, meeting lots of people and great conversations.

International Organization of Securities Commissions - IOSCO’s - DeFi Recommendations

1️⃣  Same Activity, Same Risk, Same Regulation
- IOSCO’s message is clear: DeFi should meet the same regulatory outcomes as traditional finance — but it can deliver far greater transparency and automation. 

2️⃣ Clear Accountability Still Matters
- Even decentralised systems have people and entities who influence governance and parameters. 

3️⃣ Judge DeFi by Its Function, Not Its Labels
- IOSCO urges regulators to analyse economic reality.
- Aave Horizon is a strong example: institutional, permissioned, transparent — and still fully on-chain.

4️⃣ Strong Risk Management Is the Differentiator
- DeFi faces real risks: exploits, governance complexity, leverage, oracles, and cross-chain interlinkages.

5️⃣ Compliance Gateways Will Win
- DeFi is global.  IOSCO calls for enhanced cooperation between jurisdictions to prevent regulatory arbitrage and harmonise enforcement approaches.
- Push — Aave Labs’ CBI CASP-authorised, MiCAR-ready on/off-ramp — provides the regulated fiat bridge that institutions expect.

Real-World Example 
- During the 2022 market chaos, when centralised platforms froze withdrawals, Aave stayed live and solvent.
- Every liquidation, parameter change, and exposure was visible in real time on-chain — giving users and institutions clarity that traditional platforms simply could not provide.

Why It Matters
- Regulators are no longer evaluating DeFi theoretically — they’re operationalising it. 
- This report is now the closest thing to a global regulatory blueprint for DeFi and will influence the EU, UK, APAC, and US approaches.
- For builders, investors, and institutional entrants, this sets clearer expectations around disclosure, governance, risk management, and accountability.
 
What Happens Next
- National regulators begin integrating IOSCO’s recommendations into their frameworks.
- Expect increasing scrutiny on governance structures, Responsible Persons, cross-chain infrastructure, and stablecoin dependencies.
- DeFi protocols and service providers will need to align with traditional financial outcomes: transparency, investor protection, and market integrity.
- Institutions entering DeFi will prioritise partners who can demonstrate compliance-by-design.

IOSCO - Recommendations for DeFi

Financial Times - What role could stablecoins play in central banks?

Agustin Carstens, formerly with the Bank for International Settlements – BIS shares his views

Link to full episode in comments

European Central Bank's, former director general of market infrastructure and payments, Ulrich Bindseil, - "The One Point All Regulators Agree On: Stablecoins Must NOT Be Remunerated".

Across the EU (MiCAR), US (Genius Act) and UK, there is one striking consensus: stablecoin holders must not receive interest.But why?

The stated rationale is financial stability. Regulators fear that if stablecoins paid interest, deposits would flow out of banks — especially in moments of stress — accelerating disintermediation.

The ECB frames this as a way to prevent bank runs and manage liquidity risk.
But this creates an “original sin”:

Stablecoins become structurally uncompetitive versus money market funds, tokenised T-bills and high-yield digital savings — pushing activity into the shadows instead of regulating it.

The Better Question: What Are the Alternatives?
The paper itself outlines multiple regulatory tools that could preserve financial stability without freezing innovation. Here are the most credible options:

1️⃣ Capital + Liquidity Requirements
- Just like banks and MMFs, stablecoin issuers can hold:short-term T-bills,
central bank deposits, segregated liquidity buffers.
- These tools already control run risk without banning yield. 

2️⃣ Reserve Quality Rules
- Mandating high-quality, short-duration assets (e.g., <93-day T-bills in the US) delivers stability without touching remuneration.

3️⃣ Access to Central Bank Infrastructure
- The Bank of England is exploring models where stablecoins hold 100% reserves at the central bank, with clear operational rules.
- This solves liquidity risk at source — no need for a remuneration ban.

4️⃣ Limits on Concentration, Not Income
- Instead of capping yield, regulators can cap: single-bank exposure,
maturity buckets, systemic concentration. These directly target systemic risk, not returns.

5️⃣ Strengthening Bank Regulation (Not Weakening Stablecoins)
- The paper notes that deposit runs today are not just about stablecoins — switching costs across all money forms have collapsed.
- Improving bank resilience is a more coherent long-term solution than forcing stablecoins to be “zero-yield forever.” 

Why It Matters
- The prohibition on stablecoin remuneration is not a law of nature — it’s a policy choice, and one that risks distorting markets.
- Stablecoins are 24/7, programmable, globally accessible digital money. If designed correctly, they can complement banks, not replace them.
- A regulatory model that uses capital, liquidity, transparency and real-time oversight is more sustainable than a blanket ban on yield.

What Happens Next
- Expect growing debate — especially as tokenised money market funds and on-chain T-bills offer 5%+ while regulated stablecoins are forced to offer 0%.
- The gap is becoming too large to ignore.
- There are better ways to regulate stablecoins and the paper shows the blueprint is already there.

Great work Ulrich Bindseil

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