BVI Finance asserted the British Virgin Islands’ (BVI) growing influence in global Fintech and digital assets at Blockchain Futurist Florida, a headline event defining the next wave of blockchain and digital finance innovation.
The BVI delegation was led by Trevaughn Smith, Fintech Lead at BVI Finance, and supported by Kishelle Blaize-Cameron, Deputy Director, Specialised Supervision, BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC). Their presence highlighted the jurisdiction’s commitment to regulatory collaboration, market innovation, and continued leadership as a trusted hub for token issuers, tokenized funds, and digital asset treasuries.
Kishelle Blaize Featured on Two High-Profile Panels
Deputy Director Blaize contributed expert regulatory insights on two panel discussions:
- “Beyond Borders: The Global Race to Regulate Digital Finance” – examining the global policy landscape and the BVI’s progressive, risk-based approach to regulating digital financial services.
- “ETHWomen: Bridging Worlds — Shaping Global Trust in Blockchain” – highlighting the role of women in Web3, cross-border trust-building, and the importance of regulatory clarity for international adoption.
Her participation reinforced the BVI’s strong regulatory reputation and its ongoing commitment to fostering a balanced, innovation-friendly environment.
Industry Support from BVI Finance Members
BVI Finance members Jeffrey Kirk and Chris Buchan of Appley BVI played an active role at the BVI Finance booth, engaging attendees and promoting the jurisdiction’s robust corporate, fund, and digital asset offerings.
Strong Global Interest in the BVI’s Fintech Ecosystem
Throughout the conference, Trevaughn Smith engaged with a wide range of innovators, founders, developers, and blockchain specialists. Many expressed significant interest in the BVI’s evolving Fintech ecosystem, noting the jurisdiction’s:
- flexible and internationally trusted corporate structures,
- regulatory clarity for tokenized products,
- suitability for digital asset treasury management, and
- expanding reputation as a forward-thinking hub for token issuers and digital finance.
“The BVI continues to stand out as a jurisdiction that understands both innovation and compliance,” said Smith. “Our conversations at Blockchain Futurist Florida reaffirm that global players see the BVI as a critical partner for building scalable, compliant, and globally connected digital finance solutions.”
BVI Finance remains committed to elevating the jurisdiction’s Fintech profile and strengthening partnerships with global industry leaders as part of its broader mandate to advance the BVI’s position as a premier international finance centre.
About BVI Finance
BVI Finance is responsible for protecting and promoting the BVI’s financial services industry. The BVI is renowned as a leading international business and finance centre, offering a robust legal framework, a stable and business-friendly environment, and a strong reputation for regulatory compliance. With its strategic expertise in wealth management, corporate services, trusts, fund administration and digital assets, the BVI continues to attract global businesses, investors and financial professionals to use its products and services.
For further information please contact:
Shamahl A. Smith
Communications and Research Officer
ssmith@bvifinance.vg |Tel: 284-852-1957