Blockchain Guardians Programme

 

About Blockchain Guardians Programme 2025 


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).  

Supporting partners

Education partner
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Industry partner
Banking Circle
Industry partner
Crypto.com
Industry partner
Safeheron

Join the Blockchain Guardians Programme 

Key benefits


  Earn a certificate  

  • 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

30 MAY 2025

Applications
close

14 JUL 2025

Cohort announcement

AUG 2025

Kick-off and company visit 1

SEP 2025

Company visit 2

OCT 2025

Company visit 3

12 Nov 2025

Graduation at
Singapore FinTech 
Festival

Meet the mentors

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Aaron Chua

Regional Head of Compliance, Fazz Financial Group & StraitsX

Adriel Wong

Adriel Wong

Account Director, TRM Labs

Amira Karim

Amira Karim

Head of Public Policy, Payments and Financial Services, Amazon

Amy Han

Amy Han

Compliance Manager (APAC), BitGo

Chin Tah

Ang Chin Tah

General Manager, Singapore, Crypto.com

Angela Ang

Angela Ang

Senior Policy Advisor, TRM Labs

Anson Zeall

Anson Zeall

CSO, Head of Compliance, Digital Treasures Center Pte Ltd

Ansu Phanse

Anu Phanse

Singapore Chief Compliance Officer and MLRO, Coinbase Singapore

Carney Mak

Carney Mak

Chief Strategy Officer, Tokenize Xchange

Chris Holland

Chris Holland

Director, Holland & Marie Pte. Ltd.

Christopher Liu

Christopher Liu

Chief Compliance Officer & Head of Regulatory, Matrixport

Claudia Hui

Claudia Hui 

Compliance Manager, Revolut

Dom Simon

Dom Simon

Senior Counsel, Tools for Humanity 

Esme Hodson

Esme Hodson

Chief Compliance Officer - SC Ventures, Standard Chartered Ventures

Frans Wiwanto

Frans Wiwanto

Managing Director, APAC, Flywire

Grace Then

Grace Then

Associate Director, Moody’s Singapore 

Henry Gunawan

Henry Gunawan

Head of Compliance, APAC, Ripple

Jean Simon

Jean Simon

Head of Ecosystem and Operations, Mirai Labs

Julia Chin

Julia Chin

Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer, XCub-E Pte Ltd

Keria Kwek

Keira Kwek

Global Head of Compliance & Ethics, Coda Payments

Kennie Ong

Kennie Ong

Head of Payment Innovation, Amazon

Prof. Keith Carter

Prof. Keith Carter

Partner, KDA Capabilities

QX

Q X

Product Counsel, Binance

Rajiv Premkumar

Rajiv Premkumar

CEO/Founder, Curia Regis Pte. Ltd.

Robert MacDonald

Robert MacDonald

Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, Bybit

Roopa Sushil

Roopa Sushil

Compliance Lead, Anchorage Digital Singapore Pte Ltd

Sagar Malhotra

Sagar Malhotra

Head, Regulations and Compliance, Telcoin Pte. Ltd.

Teo Chee Keong

Teo Chee Keong

Associate Partner, Ernst & Young LLP

Thomas Kung (2)

Thomas Kung

CISO, Compliance and Risk Officer, Rakkar Digital

Wayne Tan

Wayne Tan

General Counsel, OpenEden

Yi Ying Liew

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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