Search Authors

I’m Byron Chad, and I’m a British technologist passionate about the role of computing in shaping the future. Educated at Oxford, I focus on digital transformation, emerging technologies, and the social impact of innovation. Since the early 2020s, I’ve been writing for international platforms like Bitcoin.com, producing insights that bring clarity to complex technological concepts. I write in both English and Portuguese, aiming to reach a diverse global audience.

Benjamin Friedman is the Head of Sales & Business Development at Bitcoin.com, leading the company’s commercial strategy, global partnerships, and revenue growth across crypto, blockchain, Web3, and iGaming. With seven years of combined experience in financial services and digital assets, Ben has been instrumental in forging high-impact relationships, driving major product integrations, and delivering scalable results. His focus on long-term growth and strategic alignment has strengthened Bitcoin.com’s position as a market leader while expanding its reach to millions of users worldwide.

This is an Op-ed article. The opinions expressed in this article are the author's own. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support views, opinions or conclusions drawn in this post. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the Op-ed article. Readers should do their own due diligence before taking any actions related to the content. Bitcoin.com is not responsible, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any information in this Op-ed article. To contribute to our Op-ed section send a suggestion to op-ed (at) bitcoin.com.

Hong had been a trader for a decade at Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs respectively, prior to co-founding GRVT in May 2022, weeks before the crypto market crash. “It is the best time to build when things are crashing, as long as you have the conviction that industry will grow because it’s the time when the fewest others will be building, ” Hong responded to the worries from his family and friends about his departure from Goldman. When FTX filed for bankruptcy in November 2022, it confirmed that GRVT was building something the industry needed. The GRVT team aims to revolutionize financial markets by integrating blockchain technology and self-custody solutions into both TradFi and DeFi. By applying blockchain settlement and trustless risk management to centralized order book infrastructure, GRVT is transforming trading and investment while upholding traditional security controls. Hong believes this approach, starting with crypto markets, can reshape the entire financial landscape. With an international upbringing in Malaysia and Poland, followed by studying business management at Yonsei University in Korea, Hong leverages his diverse international background and strategic acumen to drive GRVT’s mission forward.

Alex is a journalist that has been covering Bitcoin and crypto since “DeFi Summer” in 2020, spending nearly six years at The Daily Hodl documenting the rise of digital assets with thousands of published articles. He specializes in macroeconomics, modern monetary theory (MMT), and digital assets. Originally from British Columbia, Canada, Alex now lives in Central Europe with his family. He has authored 50+ articles for Bitcoin.com News. Disclosure: The author holds less than $500 in cryptocurrency assets.

Graham Smith is a crypto freedom advocate and voluntaryist writer, editor, and activist located in Japan.

Luci Kelemen is a writer and reporter based in Budapest. He has covered iGaming, betting markets, and web3 games since 2018 with a focus on betting markets and high-profile tokenized games. His web3 coverage appeared at BlackPool Finance and his sports journalism work has appeared in Tifo Football and Front Office Sports, among other publications. He has been a reporter at Bitcoin.com News since 2026. Disclosure: The author holds less than $500 in cryptocurrency assets.

Shiraz is a journalist and analyst whose work has covered the digital asset arena and blockchain-related developments since 2016. Moreover, his work has focused on industry trends and emerging ecosystems within the digital finance sector.