Organised by GFTN and supported by Banking Circle, Crypto.com, Safeheron and TRM Labs, this programme aims to help nurture the next generation of fintech leaders by equipping them with digital assets savviness and a robust compliance mindset.
The programme1 comprises three components — an online certificate programme, mentorship, and industry immersion. These activities are conducted concurrently over ten weeks and will culminate in a ceremony for 30 graduating students at the Talent Zone at the Singapore FinTech Festival(SFF).
Deepen your knowledge in blockchain, web3 and digital assets
Develop a robust compliance mindset
Gain hands-on experience with tools used in the blockchain investigations and compliance
✔ Exposure to industry
Be paired with industry leaders and seasoned professionals as mentors
Attend ad hoc clinics with experienced industry mentors to widen your perspective
Understand the inner workings of the industry through visits to leading companies
✔ Build and expand your professional network
Attend exclusive industry networking sessions
Graduate from the programme at the most impactful fintech event in the world, the Singapore FinTech Festival
Key dates
All activities are mandatory
6 JUN 2025
Applications close
14 JUL 2025
Cohort announcement
6 AUG 2025
Kick-off and company visit to Safeheron
2 / 3 SEP 2025
Company visit to Banking Circle
24 SEp 2025
Company visit to Crypto.com
12 Nov 2025
Graduation at Singapore FinTech Festival
Meet the mentors
Aaron Chua
Regional Head of Compliance, Fazz Financial Group & StraitsX
Adriel Wong
Account Director, TRM Labs
Amira Karim
Head of Public Policy, Payments and Financial Services, Amazon
Amy Han
Compliance Manager (APAC), BitGo
Ang Chin Tah
General Manager, Singapore, Crypto.com
Angela Ang
Senior Policy Advisor, TRM Labs
Anson Zeall
CSO, Head of Compliance, Digital Treasures Center Pte Ltd
Anu Phanse
Singapore Chief Compliance Officer and MLRO, Coinbase Singapore
Carney Mak
Chief Strategy Officer, Tokenize Xchange
Chris Holland
Director, Holland & Marie Pte. Ltd.
Christopher Liu
Chief Compliance Officer & Head of Regulatory, Matrixport
Claudia Hui
Compliance Manager, Revolut
Dom Simon
Senior Counsel, Tools for Humanity
Esme Hodson
Chief Compliance Officer - SC Ventures, Standard Chartered Ventures
Frans Wiwanto
Managing Director, APAC, Flywire
Grace Then
Associate Director, Moody’s Singapore
Henry Gunawan
Head of Compliance, APAC, Ripple
Jean Simon
Head of Ecosystem and Operations, Mirai Labs
Julia Chin
Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer, XCub-E Pte Ltd
Keira Kwek
Global Head of Compliance & Ethics, Coda Payments
Kennie Ong
Head of Payment Innovation, Amazon
Prof. Keith Carter
Partner, KDA Capabilities
Q X
Product Counsel, Binance
Rajiv Premkumar
CEO/Founder, Curia Regis Pte. Ltd.
Robert MacDonald
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, Bybit
Roopa Sushil
Compliance Lead, Anchorage Digital Singapore Pte Ltd
Sagar Malhotra
Head, Regulations and Compliance, Telcoin Pte. Ltd.
Teo Chee Keong
Associate Partner, Ernst & Young LLP
Thomas Kung
CISO, Compliance and Risk Officer, Rakkar Digital
Wayne Tan
General Counsel, OpenEden
Ying Yi Liew
Local Principal, Baker McKenzie Singapore
Eligibility
The programme is open to all Singapore-based polytechnic students and university undergraduates, aged 18 and above, with a strong passion for fintech and finance.
Up to 30 applicants will be selected to participate in the programme. Selection is at the sole discretion of GFTN.
By applying for the programme, you accept the Terms and Conditions of the Blockchain Guardians Programme.
[1]The Blockchain Guardians Programme is a programme by GFTN and its partners. The Blockchain Guardians Programme and its certificate programme is neither endorsed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) nor affiliated with MAS’ Project Guardian.
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