In this special episode of The Flow, we flip the script: Nikolai Isayev, Editor-in-Chief of FinanceFeeds, interviews Konstantin Shulga, CEO and Co-Founder of Finery Markets. Together, they explore what it means to be recognized as a top global fintech by CNBC and Deloitte, how Finery Markets has pioneered institutional-grade ECN infrastructure in crypto, and why regions like the US and UAE are key to the future of digital asset adoption.

Konstantin shares his perspective on regulatory shifts, the importance of cloud-native infrastructure, and how Finery’s hybrid ECN model gives institutional clients unprecedented access to deep, high-quality liquidity. Whether you're an exchange, broker, or payment company, this conversation reveals why infrastructure — not hype — is driving the next wave of crypto evolution.

⸻The Flow by Finery MarketsIn this branded podcast series, we dive into the exciting world of institutional crypto trading. Each episode explores the currents shaping the digital asset markets, offering listeners a unique blend of expert insights, industry trends, and forward-thinking strategies. Hosted by Finery Markets’ thought leaders and featuring a roster of distinguished guests from across the financial and technological landscapes, The Flow navigates through the complexities of electronic trading infrastructure, regulatory landscapes, and the evolving dynamics of liquidity and market making.⸻About Finery MarketsFinery Markets is a leading ICT solutions provider for institutional digital asset trading, offering a non-custodial crypto ECN and robust trading SaaS. Specifically designed for institutional clients across more than 35 countries, our infrastructure plays a critical role in their operational resilience, enabling secure and transparent digital asset operations. The company offers the first hybrid, crypto-native ECN technology, enabling trading via an order book, RFQ, or quote streams.Since its launch in 2019, Finery Markets has expanded its ecosystem, now serving over 150 digital asset clients—including payment providers, brokers, OTC desks, hedge funds, and custodians. By providing resilient trading infrastructure, Finery Markets enhances capital efficiency, ensures optimal execution, assists in risk management, and simplifies settlement processes, all while supporting clients in meeting regulatory requirements.In 2024, Finery Markets was recognized as one of the top 50 rising stars in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 competition. The company was named among the Top 300 Fintech Companies by CNBC.Finery Markets is the first crypto ECN to receive the SOC 2 Type 1 certification.

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In this episode of The Flow, Konstantin Shulga, CEO of Finery Markets, welcomes Damian Bunce, CEO of GTN Middle East, to explore the evolution of capital markets infrastructure and how traditional finance insights are shaping the future of digital assets.

With over 30 years of experience across equities, FX, and CFDs, Damian shares stories from his early days at Barings Bank through to leading GTN Middle East, a global B2B2C trading infrastructure provider. The discussion touches on major market structure milestones — from the rise of smart order routing to the proliferation of ECNs — and how embedded finance and infrastructure-as-a-service are becoming the new standard.

They also dive into what the crypto world can learn from TradFi, the importance of infrastructure unbundling, and the parallels between current digital asset trends and the electronification of markets two decades ago.

About Finery Markets

Finery Markets, a premier non-custodial crypto ECN, provides cutting-edge trading infrastructure for institutional players in over 30 countries. We seamlessly connect clients across LATAM, North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Our goal is to power trading technology behind world’s leading brokers, exchanges, OTC desks, payment providers and custodians. Since our launch in 2019, we have been growing our ecosystem, serving 100+ digital asset players, including payment providers, brokers, OTC desks, hedge funds, and custodians. We connect digital asset players and provide them with seamless access to a vast network of partners, enabling them to navigate their operations smoothly and efficiently.

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In this episode of The Flow, Konstantin Shulga, CEO of Finery Markets, sits down with Alex Ryvkin, Founder of Rho Protocol, to explore the world of interest rate markets in crypto and their huge potential.

They unpack how interest rates influence everything from perpetual funding rates to staking yields, and why rates products are becoming critical infrastructure for a maturing digital asset market.

Alex also shares his journey from traditional finance to crypto, the challenges of building transparent rate markets, and why the next big step for crypto might just revolve around interest rates.

About Finery Markets

Finery Markets, a premier non-custodial crypto ECN, provides cutting-edge trading infrastructure for institutional players in over 30 countries. We seamlessly connect clients across LATAM, North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Our goal is to power trading technology behind world’s leading brokers, exchanges, OTC desks, payment providers and custodians. Since our launch in 2019, we have been growing our ecosystem, serving 100+ digital asset players, including payment providers, brokers, OTC desks, hedge funds, and custodians. We connect digital asset players and provide them with seamless access to a vast network of partners, enabling them to navigate their operations smoothly and efficiently.

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