Khairi Azmi has joined Paxos as CEO of Paxos Global and Head of APAC, according to his LinkedIn post.
Based in Singapore, Khairi will lead Paxos’ regional business across Asia Pacific, with a focus on regulated stablecoins and digital asset infrastructure.
His role covers regional strategy, business development and partnerships with crypto exchanges, banks, brokerages, payment service providers and technology companies.
Khairi will also oversee Paxos’ Singapore office and work with regional regulators as the company looks to drive adoption of Global Dollar (USDG).
Global Dollar (USDG) is a US dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Paxos Digital Singapore Pte. Ltd., a separate Paxos entity licensed as a Major Payment Institution in Singapore.
He joins Paxos after six years at OKX, where he was Head of APAC, Institutions and Singapore General Manager.
During his time at OKX, he helped build the company’s institutional business across the region and led its Singapore office.
Khairi has also held roles at Seabury Global Markets, EBS Dealing Resources, Integral Development Corporation, OANDA and DBS Vickers Securities, with a focus on institutional sales, foreign exchange and regional business development.
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