Early Life and Education
Jean-Louis van der Velde left the Netherlands in 1985 to study at National Taiwan University, where he graduated in 1988. He has lived in Asia since then, focusing on roles in the international high-tech industry before transitioning to finance and fintech. He speaks five languages: Dutch, English, Chinese, German, and French.
Rise to Success
Van der Velde co-founded several IT companies in Asia starting in 1998, with a focus on hardware design, software development, and emerging technologies. He held senior management roles in IT, distribution, and manufacturing. In early 2013, he co-founded Bitfinex and serves as its CEO. He also served as the CEO of Tether until October 2023, transitioning to an advisory role.
Key Business Strategies
Van der Velde's key business strategies include building the holding structure for Bitfinex and focusing on developing and investing in fintech and big data-related technologies. He has implemented strict AML/KYC rules and worked with banking partners, regulatory authorities, and law enforcement.
Philanthropy
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