Tatsiana Turgot
De Facto Agency
Tatsiana Turgot is the Managing Partner at De Facto Agency www.defactoconsult.com , a global platform that brings together a group of companies, including De Facto Juristbyrå AB (Sweden) and De Facto Legal Solutions SL (Spain). With more than 16 years of international legal experience, Tatsiana blends deep expertise in business and immigration law with a cutting-edge specialization in blockchain law.
A dual-qualified legal and business professional—holding an LL.M. from Lund University and an MBA from the British School of Business—Tatsiana is a Certified Blockchain & Law Professional. She advises clients across the EU, UK and UAE on structuring scalable and compliant legal frameworks for digital, and global ventures, securing residency and relocation solutions, and advising on blockchain and Web3 compliance.
De Facto Consult – Strategic Legal & Business Support for the Blockchain Era
De Facto Agency is an all‑in‑one international strategy hub offering bespoke legal, business, investment, and immigration solutions across more than 20 jurisdictions—including the EU, UAE, Asia, and the Caribbean.
Core Services:
- Global Business Law & Structuring: Design and optimize corporate structures, draft and review investor and partner agreements, and create tax‑efficient, legally compliant frameworks—crafted with Big 4 advisory standards.
- Blockchain & Crypto‑Law: Navigate emerging and regulated technologies with innovative guidance—covering smart contracts, token design, NFT licensing, crypto real estate purchases, and DAO structuring.
- Immigration, Residency & Relocation: Comprehensive support for Golden Visas, residency, and citizenship schemes across the EU, UAE, and other key markets—delivered with a 98% success rate.
- Real Estate & Crypto Investments: Facilitation of high‑return property acquisitions in Europe, the UAE, and beyond—including crypto‑asset purchases—backed by full legal due diligence and risk mitigation.
- Cross‑Border Consulting & Market Entry: Tailored strategies for digital nomads, founders, investors, and families seeking market entry, expansion, or relocation, combining legal precision with business strategy and tech innovation.
Wesley Crook
FP Block
As the CEO of FP Complete, I lead a global team of software engineers and blockchain developers who are passionate about creating innovative and reliable solutions for our clients. With over 35 years of experience in the consulting sector, I have a proven track record of growing and scaling businesses, expanding into new markets, and leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver value and excellence.
My mission is to foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence among our engineers and architects and to build lasting relationships with our clients based on trust and quality. I’m also honored to be a member of the Forbes Technology Council, where I share insights and best practices with other tech leaders and entrepreneurs. I’m always eager to connect with like-minded people interested in improving things with technology. Let’s chat and see how we can work together.
Aryze
Dr David Utzke
Jim Holbein
Karim Creary
Xiaomeng Zhou
American CryptoFed
Zhou Xiaomeng, COO, MSHIFT Inc, with experience in running business as a founding member of a public company and education in mechanical engineering, economics and political science, has led MSHIFT to survive the turbulence of IT dot-com bubble, turn it into a pioneer in mobile banking, create a patented and commercially deployed mobile payment system, and innovate an autonomous and decentralized crypto monetary system, American CryptoFed, for a zero inflation and zero deflation economy.
Scott Mitchell
Radhakrishnan Mahalingam
State of Qatar
Radhakrishnan M, a Legal Luminary award , Global CIO award, Digital CEO award holder is a consummate Chief Transformation Advisor in Blockchain , Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies with specializations in Legal technology and Space services platform. Recognized internationally as a Digital CEO, visionary and thought leader holding BMM®, ICDL, BFC , BPM , WHO , COP28 certifications with 25+ yrs of successful ICT Transformation, Blockchain consulting, Digital Innovations Management, Global Digital Vision management in multiple domains such as Legal technology, Space & Defense research, BFSI, Healthcare, Smartcity, Energy & Utilities, Oil & Gas, Life Science and Pharmaceuticals. An Influencer for Blockchain Maturity modelling (BMM) and Blockchain Advisory services in MENA region, he also leads and participates in Hackathons, Judge Competitions , Mentor Youths interested in Space technology and Emerging technologies like Blockchain.
Enrique Anzar
Attorney
Admitted in Spain (1988) and England and Wales (1994) with professional experience in very diverse and complex environments. Expert in legal and compliance implications of Blockchain and decentralized ledger technologies. Associate Professor at IE Law School (Business Ethics, Blockchain: Legal & Compliance implications, Business Ethics & Compliance) and IE Business School (Governance and Sustainability, at Advanced Management & in-company programs). Professor of Fundamentals of Blockchain at “Ahora Tú” program, of SEPI Foundation. Professor of Blockchain Foundation at Government Blockchain Association (GBA), Professor in the Master in Compliance of the Barcelona Bar Association. Professor at UNIR & Universidad del Valle (Guatemala). Co-founder of asset tokenization project (RealFund), satisfactorily supervised by the Spanish securities regulator (CNMV) as part of the first cohort of the Spanish financial sandbox.
Matthew Rogers
Blockchain Legal Institute
Matt is an accomplished executive, hackathoner, and college lecturer. His leadership spans decades in solutions architecture, software engineering, marketing and advertising, encompassing both Fortune 500 giants and innovative startups. Matthew’s hub is in multiple cities, where he spearheads strategic initiatives for the causes he supports including the continuing blockchain education of learners of all ages, developing global blockchain standards, creating projects to support cultural preservation and overseeing conferences such as developed by the Blockchain Legal Institute and the Youth Crypto Conference.
Dr. Chris Smithmyer
Black Wallet
Dr. Chris Smithmyer holds advanced degrees in Law, Business, Conflict Management, Labor Relations, and International Transactions. He is a professor of MBA Business at Doane University (ADJ) and the author of over 10 books. His books “Dragons of the Digital Age” (co-written with the team) and “Digital Exchequer” have reached the top of Amazon’s corporate taxation and cryptocurrency charts, the third book on the topic “The Stablecoin Book” is well on its way to reaching the same heights. Dr. Smithmyer has been featured in such journals as Harvard Business Review, U.S. News and World Report, and Finance Magnates.
Anurag Yadev
PrimaFelicitas
Anurag is an entrepreneur, sits on the Advisory Boards of Blockchain companies, consults companies in implementing emerging technologies such as AI, Blockchain, and IoT, and is a regular Keynote speaker at Global Technology Conferences. He has over 22 years of experience, has led Global Organizations, and has lived and worked in several countries. Anurag is also the Co-Founder & CEO of PrimaFelicitas, a San Francisco, London, New Delhi, and Buenos Aires-based, 11-year-old Bleeding-edge Technology Solutions Development Company focused on Web3, AI, and IoT solutions. Anurag is an Engineering Graduate from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and holds a Master’s in Business from Stanford University.
Carmen Indalecio
Onchain Foundation
Carmen Indalecio is a seasoned business strategist with over 20 years of experience in sales, operations, and growth enablement across both enterprise and emerging technology sectors. Her career is defined by an ability to bridge complex systems with practical execution—whether scaling operational workflows, building revenue pipelines, or forging high-impact partnerships.
For the past five years, Carmen has been deeply immersed in the blockchain industry, where she has led business development initiatives, advised on decentralized policy and legal frameworks, and contributed to thought leadership at the intersection of technology and trust.
She plays a leading role at the Onchain Foundation, a global think tank and research hub dedicated to accelerating blockchain adoption through institutional-grade insights and strategic media. At Onchain, Carmen secures strategic sponsorships, guides product‑market fit for media and research services, and works directly with founders and protocols to elevate their visibility through Onchain’s widely distributed industry reports.
Carmen’s unique strength lies in her dual fluency—understanding both the rigor of institutional requirements and the disruptive energy of decentralized innovation. She brings a future‑focused perspective, a commitment to collaboration, and a passion for helping mission‑driven teams thrive at the edge of emerging technologies.
Patrina Pelton Smith
Business of Charity LLC
Patrina Pelton-Smith is the principal consultant & CEO of The Business of Charity, LLC., a consultancy focused on formation, capacity building, and grant/proposal writing to support non-profit and small business clients in successfully funding their mission.
She has held leadership positions with several Houston-area non-profits: Bay Area Turning Point, Inc., New Horizon Family Center, Inc., and Fresh Spirit Wellness for Women, Inc. With a team of specialists, BOC successfully assisted over 75 clients launch and/or fund their organizations last year.
Patrina earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Business Administration from Prairie View A&M University, a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Tech University School of Law, and her Grant Professional Certified (GPC) from the Grant Professional Certification Institute, and is one of only 500 individuals worldwide who have obtained this certification.
She is a member of the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), serving as the 2025-26 President for the NAWBO Houston Chapter.
Patrina is also an international speaker and trainer, having spoken at the 2022 NAWBO regional meeting, 2023 and 2024 GPA national and regional conferences, 2024 Fearlessly You: Vibrant Living Women’s Summit, the international 2024 Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, DeFi, and Conversation (CBDC) Cruise, hosted by the Blockchain Legal Institute, Inc, and the 2025 Best Boards Conference, hosted by Rice University, as well as hosting BOC Get Grants! Boot Camp training sessions. She continues to augment her skills through local and national webinars and conferences.
Patrina Pelton-Smith, The Business of Charity, LLC
The Business of Charity, LLC (BOC) focuses on supporting non-profit organizations and small businesses to launch, fund, and grow. BOC offers a full range of services, including business registration, IRS tax exemption applications (commonly referred to as (501(c)3 applications), fund development, executive coaching focused on capacity building, and grant writing.
Patrina Pelton-Smith is the principal consultant & CEO of The Business of Charity, LLC., a consultancy focused on formation, capacity building, and grant/proposal writing to support non-profit and small business clients in successfully funding their mission.
She has held leadership positions with several Houston-area non-profits: Bay Area Turning Point, Inc., New Horizon Family Center, Inc., and Fresh Spirit Wellness for Women, Inc. With a team of specialists, BOC successfully assisted over 75 clients launch and/or fund their organizations last year.
Patrina earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Business Administration from Prairie View A&M University, a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Tech University School of Law, and her Grant Professional Certified (GPC) from the Grant Professional Certification Institute, and is one of only 500 individuals worldwide who have obtained this certification.
She is a member of the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), serving as the 2025-26 President for the NAWBO Houston Chapter.
Patrina is also an international speaker and trainer, having spoken at the 2022 NAWBO regional meeting, 2023 and 2024 GPA national and regional conferences, 2024 Fearlessly You: Vibrant Living Women’s Summit, the international 2024 Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, DeFi, and Conversation (CBDC) Cruise, hosted by the Blockchain Legal Institute, Inc, and the 2025 Best Boards Conference, hosted by Rice University, as well as hosting BOC Get Grants! Boot Camp training sessions. She continues to augment her skills through local and national webinars and conferences.
Patrina Pelton-Smith, The Business of Charity, LLC
The Business of Charity, LLC (BOC) focuses on supporting non-profit organizations and small businesses to launch, fund, and grow. BOC offers a full range of services, including business registration, IRS tax exemption applications (commonly referred to as (501(c)3 applications), fund development, executive coaching focused on capacity building, and grant writing.
Allison Maffit
Cogent Law
Allison is an attorney with Cogent Law Group where she focuses on blockchain, fintech, and digital assets.
Jacqueline Cooper
Blockchain Legal Institute
After years in the fields of business, education & law, she decided to combine her passions. Now, she is now helping others learn about this developing creative technology (blockchain). Her focus is to empower everyone’s learning & provide tools needed to make informed decisions.
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Ixian Services LLC
Ramona comes from a legal background of international corporate and finance, investment funds and M&A, and brings legal strategy and multi-jurisdictional structuring to a new level, with a focus on the evolution of organizations and RWAs tokenization.
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Simba Chain
Ian Taylor is an experienced professional who has held various leadership positions in technology companies and academia. Ian currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer at SIMBA Chain, a cloud-based blockchain platform.
