
1inch, a prominent decentralized exchange platform, has announced the appointment of Chae Ho Shin as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Shin brings over 15 years of experience in finance, including expertise in blockchain and digital assets, as well as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification. His diverse background includes co-founding Lightscale and serving as CFO at MediBloc, where he gained extensive knowledge in macro research, foreign exchange sales, and derivatives. Shin will be speaking at the upcoming Liquidity2024 event in Hong Kong on April 5th, where he will discuss institutional centralized finance (CeFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) trading infrastructure.
๐ Join us in welcoming Chae Ho Shin, CFO at @1inch ! With over 15 years of finance experience, including Blockchain and Digital Assets, and a CFA certification, he's a powerhouse in macro research, FX sales, and derivatives. From co-founding Lightscale to leading as CFO at
๐๏ธ Crypto Meets Alps
Two sessions at the CFC St. Moritz Industry Days examine practical institutional crypto adoption. **Navigating Legal Uncertainty** (17:15-17:45) - Orest Gavryliak, Chief Legal Officer at 1inch, discusses how custody services are evolving beyond asset protection - Focus on new revenue models and trust infrastructure - Explores real-world applications currently leading the sector **Institutional DeFi without Bridges** (18:05-18:30) - Sasha, Head of BD at 1inch, explains cross-chain trading methods that bypass traditional bridges - Covers integration between existing trading infrastructure and DeFi protocols - Examines current institutional use cases Both sessions address practical challenges institutions face when adopting decentralized finance solutions. [Event details](https://industry-days.cfc-stmoritz.com/)
1inch Team to Speak at CFC St. Moritz Industry Days Panel Discussions
The 1inch team will participate in panel discussions at **CFC St. Moritz Industry Days** on Thursday, January 15. **Key Details:** - Event: CFC St. Moritz Industry Days - Date: Thursday, January 15 - Participants: 1inch team members - Format: Multiple panel discussions The announcement invites attendees who are in the area to catch the team's presentations. Specific panel topics and timing details were not disclosed in the announcement.
1inch Reinforces Security Message: Verify Before You Trust
1inch continues its security awareness campaign with a straightforward reminder to users. **Key Message:** - Users should maintain personal vigilance when interacting with DeFi protocols - The core principle: "Don't trust - verify" - Security resources available at [1inch.com/security](http://1inch.com/security) **Context:** This follows 1inch's previous security initiatives, including their token warning system launched in mid-2025. That system, built on 1inch Shield in collaboration with Web3 Antivirus, automatically alerts users when interacting with potentially malicious tokens during swaps. The repeated messaging underscores the ongoing importance of user responsibility in DeFi security, even with automated protections in place.
1inch Partners with ChainPatrol to Combat DeFi Phishing and Fake dApps

**1inch has strengthened its security infrastructure through a partnership with ChainPatrol** to protect users from malicious actors exploiting the 1inch brand. The collaboration focuses on: - Taking down fake dApps - Blocking phishing attempts - Preventing brand exploitation The partnership delivered measurable results throughout 2025, demonstrating the effectiveness of collaborative security approaches in DeFi. This initiative builds on 1inch's previous security efforts, including joining the [Beacon Network](https://beacon.network) to track illicit funds and enhance real-time threat detection across the ecosystem.
1inch Partners with OneKey Hardware Wallet for Secure Token Swaps
**1inch has integrated its Swap API with OneKey hardware wallets**, combining self-custody security with optimized swap pricing. **Key features of the collaboration:** - Users can execute token swaps directly through OneKey's hardware wallet interface - Transactions benefit from 1inch's price aggregation across multiple DEXs - Private keys remain secured on the hardware device throughout the swap process **Why it matters:** The integration eliminates the traditional trade-off between security and convenience in DeFi trading. Users no longer need to choose between keeping assets in cold storage or moving them to hot wallets for better swap rates. This follows 1inch's similar integration with Ledger devices earlier this year, expanding secure swap options for hardware wallet users. [Read the full announcement](<https://blog.1inch.com/1inch-onekey-collaboration/>)