Managment Team
A team of Bitcoin experts,
with 45+ years of combined experience
in the Bitcoin industry
The B HODL team includes some of the most experienced UK professionals currently working in the Bitcoin space, with experts from paytech, financial services and markets and the legal profession as well - with experience at institutions including CoinCorner, Baillie Gifford, Freshfields, Ropes & Gray, Curve, and Bitcoin Policy UK.
Meet The Team
FREDDIE NEW
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
& DIRECTOR
Private Equity Lawyer - advised on multi-billion pound deals at Freshfields and Ropes & Gray
Fintech Counsel - ex-Curve and early-stage startups
Co-Founder of Bitcoin Policy UK - a non-profit engaging UK policymakers on Bitcoin
12+ years experience - advising listed and unlisted companies
DANNY SCOTT
CHIEF BITCOIN OFFICER
& DIRECTOR
Co-Founder & CEO at CoinCorner - (since 2014) - one of the world's longest-standing Bitcoin companies.
Bitcoin Development - developing products around Bitcoin for a decade, including exchange, custody, and payments.
Bitcoin Advocate & Author - active in media, policy, and author of Bitcoin Explained Like I'm Five.'
Co-Creator of The Bolt Card - NFC-enabled Lightning payment card
DAVID BOYLAN
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
& DIRECTOR
CFO at CoinCorner - 6+ years managing finances for one of the world's longest-running Bitcoin companies.
Bitcoin Treasury Expert - with hands-on experience managing and protecting Bitcoin.
Public Markets Financier - ex-AIM and main market roles.
ZAKK LAKIN
CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER
& DIRECTOR
CTO at CoinCorner - 7+ years driving technical direction and platform development.
Bitcoin Infrastructure Lead - designing and building products powered by Bitcoin and Lightning.
Co-Creator of The Bolt Card - NFC-enabled Lightning payment card
MIKE CROSBIE
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Ex-COO at CoinCorner - led ops at one of the world's longest-standing Bitcoin companies.
9 years' experience - in crypto, fintech, payments, and marketing.
Former CEO - a regulated EMI crypto firm.
DAVID JAQUES
NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
First CFO of Paypal - led finance and admin during it's first two years.
SVP & Treasurer at Silicon Valley Bank - managed treasury and $1.5B investment portfolio.
Treasury Advisor - former Senior Treasury Advisor at Barclays
Extensive Experience - 4x CFO, 8x Director, plus senior roles at major financial institutions.
ALLEN FARRINGTON
NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Respected Bitcoin Analyst - with global recognition in finance and economic theory.
Author & Co-Author - including Bitcoin is Venice.
Axiom - Co-Founder & GP at Axiom
Key Contributor to Flux - IOMFSA-registered Bitcoin-native fund manager.
Baillie Gifford - former Investment Manager at Baillie Gifford
Infrastructure Innovator - advancing Bitcoin-native finance.