PayFi Summit Announces Notable Speakers for Hong Kong Event

🎤 Stellar Meets Solana

By Huma Finance
Feb 13, 2025, 6:23 PM
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The upcoming PayFi Summit at Consensus Hong Kong has announced two prominent speakers:

  • Ada Vaughan, Senior Director of DeFi Partnerships at Stellar Organization, brings her expertise in global partnerships and DeFi strategy.​ Vaughan holds an MBA from Georgetown and has a background as a serial entrepreneur.​

  • Takayama Joe, a crypto YouTuber and investor with 155,000 subscribers, will share insights on DeFi, Solana ecosystem, and AI in crypto.​

Event Details:

  • Date: February 17
  • Location: Hong Kong
  • Registration: Register Here
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