Cuy Sheffield is a cryptocurrency expert and entrepreneur. He has been involved in the cryptocurrency industry since its early days, working on projects such as Bitcoin Magazine and The Crypto Show. He is currently the Director of Business Development at Kraken Exchange, one of the largest Bitcoin exchanges in North America.
At Kraken, Cuy works to develop strategic partnerships with other companies within the blockchain space – from startups to established companies such as Microsoft and IBM – to help foster an environment that encourages innovation for digital assets. This includes helping clients navigate government regulations related to cryptocurrencies around the world by providing guidance on best practices for compliance programs in order to protect investors’ funds from hackers or fraudsters.
Cuy also serves as an advisor for several leading digital asset management firms including ShapeShift AG and BitGo Inc., where he provides expertise about current trends within both traditional finance and emerging technologies like distributed ledger technology (DLT) applications used in financial markets today. His experience extends beyond just consulting; Cuy has co-founded multiple businesses specializing in areas ranging from merchant services processing solutions (like Refunds LLC)to decentralized data storage platforms (such as Factom). In addition, he’s served as a mentor at various startup accelerators across Europe & Asia Pacific regions while maintaining involvement with numerous high profile organizations focused on developing methodologies designed towards improving global access & adoption of cryptocurrencies/blockchain technology worldwide.
Outside his professional life, Cuy regularly speaks publicly about topics relating to crypto economics through conferences hosted by some of tech’s most prestigious events–including TEDx talks held throughout Germany or SXSW held annually out of Austin TX–while consistently educating individuals on how this revolutionary form money can be utilized effectively outside conventional banking systems when properly implemented into daily lives using smart contracts powered by DLT networks
