Nikola Tchouparov is a serial entrepreneur focused on connecting public blockchains & regulated finance. He is co-founder and CEO of UK-based financial firm Moneyfold Ltd, where he launched the first regulation compliant stablecoins in Europe under the supervision of the FCA. He is involved in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry since 2013 and has experience with mining & trading crypto, investing in ICO's & STO's, smart contracts, DEX's (decentralised exchanges). Nikola is a contributor to the Bank of England's RTGS Renewal Programme, and to EBA's policy on innovation and regulatory sandboxes. In his previous career Nikola implemented financial derivatives trading and risk management systems at large firms across Europe, North America and Africa.