Currency.com, a global digital finance provider, has appointed James Lasry as its new Gibraltar DLT licenced entity’s Board Chairman, marking a significant step in the company’s continued evolution toward a more regulated, institution-ready digital finance platform.

Mr. Lasry brings decades of experience in investment funds, asset management, and financial regulation. Over the past 25 years, he has been involved with the leadership of multiple financial and law organizations, including Hassans International Law and the Gibraltar Funds & Investments Association (GFIA).

He has played an active part in shaping fund legislation and financial service frameworks, closely collaborating with regulators and government bodies. He has also been directly involved in the structuring and launch of a wide range of funds in Gibraltar — from hedge funds and private equity to real estate and crypto assets.

In his role as Board Chairman, Lasry will focus on strengthening Currency.com’s governance and board effectiveness in Gibraltar, enabling the next phase of the company’s development. This appointment is a major milestone for Currency.com and represents a new step in its broader strategy. As demand grows for regulated, infrastructure-grade solutions, the company continues to expand its offerings, focusing on long-term value, secure access to digital assets, and more personalized financial services.

“Bringing James on board is a proud moment for us,” said Konstantin Anissimov, Global CEO of Currency.com. “His tremendous experience and understanding of regulation and institutional markets will help us unlock new opportunities and scale the business in the right way. As the industry becomes more complex — across regulation, multi-asset products, and cross-border operations alike — having someone of his caliber as an integral part of our team is invaluable.”

James Lasry himself has commented on his appointment as such: “As the digital finance industry moves toward more structured solutions, regulation and investor protection have become that much more important. Currency.com stands out in this regard as a highly regulated platform in the digital finance space, with a strong basis for long-term growth.

I feel it is important that firms like it can be there to contribute to building an infrastructure for investing in digital assets as a means of preserving value, rather than just trading or speculation. As part of Currency.com’s board, I see my new role as helping the company build on its already strong foundations so that it can become an ingrained and well-trusted part of the global digital finance infrastructure.”