Appointment of Morgan Williams, former Coinbase operations lead, as Blockradar's new Chief Operating Officer
Morgan Williams, a seasoned fintech executive with a proven track record in pioneering growth across multiple continents, has officially joined Blockradar as co-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Williams brings her extensive experience in the financial services space to Blockradar, having worked with notable companies such as Discover, Braintree, Coins.ph, and Coinbase. Her expertise is expected to play a pivotal role in Blockradar's mission to develop stablecoin infrastructure, particularly in emerging markets.
The announcement was made by Abdulfatai Suleiman, the founder and CEO of Blockradar, on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. Suleiman's post also highlighted that the company's wallet-as-a-service product, designed to facilitate cross-border payments and onramp/offramp stablecoin transactions, was publicly announced a month ago.
During its private pilot program, the product was piloted across four continents, processed $32M in payments, and was issued to 15,000 wallets. Williams, in a separate social media post, made a case for wider stablecoin adoption, citing the potential benefits for financial inclusion and economic growth in emerging markets.
Blockradar's wallet-as-a-service product is aimed at providing non-custodial stablecoin wallets, a service that is expected to revolutionise cross-border transactions and stablecoin transactions in emerging markets. Morgan Williams' role as COO will likely involve overseeing the operational aspects of the company, ensuring the successful execution of its stablecoin projects and strategies across different regions.
With Williams on board, Blockradar is poised to make significant strides in the stablecoin infrastructure space, particularly in emerging markets. Her experience and expertise are expected to contribute significantly to the company's mission to make stablecoins accessible and beneficial for millions of people worldwide.
[1] Williams' background in fintech: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganwilliams/ [2] Williams' roles in major financial service companies: https://www.coindesk.com/people/morgan-williams [4] Williams' previous roles in the blockchain industry: https://www.coindesk.com/companies/coinbase/ [5] Williams' focus on emerging markets: https://www.finextra.com/blogposting/17244/blockradar-launches-wallet-as-a-service-for-stablecoin-wallets
- Morgan Williams' extensive experience in the financial services space, especially in fintech and technology, will be instrumental in Blockradar's mission to develop stablecoin infrastructure, particularly in emerging markets.
- The fintech executive, Morgan Williams, who has worked with companies like Discover, Braintree, Coins.ph, Coinbase, and now Blockradar, is expected to oversee the operational aspects of the company, ensuring the successful execution of its stablecoin projects and strategies across different regions.
- Williams' focus on financial inclusion and economic growth in emerging markets, as well as her experience in the blockchain industry, will contribute significantly to Blockradar's goal of providing non-custodial stablecoin wallets for millions of individuals worldwide.
