Zaheer Ebtikar Joins Plasma as Chief Strategy Officer, Strengthening Leadership Ahead of Plasma One Launch

This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by Business Wire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire Article contentLONDON — Plasma, the company behind the first stablecoin-native neobank and the infrastructure powering it, has announced the appointment of Zaheer Ebtikar as Chief Strategy Officer. The appointment reinforces Plasma’s commitment to making stablecoins practical for everyday use worldwide, beginning with the launch of its stablecoin-native neobank, Plasma One.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentEbtikar brings more than eight years at the centre of crypto markets, combining macroeconomic insight with deep relationships across the institutional, trading, and infrastructure layers of the ecosystem. As Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Split Capital, he built one of crypto’s most prominent hedge funds. He has also held senior roles at LedgerPrime, Deribit, and Immutable Capital.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentArticle contentThe global stablecoin supply has nearly doubled in the past year. Institutions worldwide are racing to define their strategies, yet no product has bridged the gap between stablecoin infrastructure and a full consumer banking experience. Plasma One is designed to be exactly that: the first stablecoin-native neobank, turning stablecoins into a practical tool for everyday spending, saving, and business use across markets.Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentTo support that ambition, Plasma is building a vertically integrated licensing and technology stack, acquiring regulatory licenses in key markets and bringing critical infrastructure in-house. This own-the-stack approach is designed to deliver lower costs, greater reliability, and a defensible long-term position in an increasingly competitive landscape.Article contentChief Strategy Officer, Zaheer Ebtikar, said:Article content“I remember visiting the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul and seeing the sheer volume of over-the-counter transactions between cash, lira and USD₮. That moment made clear to me that stablecoins aren’t a niche, they’re becoming the backbone of how people actually move money. What drew me to Plasma is that they’re not just building another chain. They’re building the first product that puts a stablecoin-powered banking service in anyone’s hands, and assembling the licensing infrastructure to make it work at scale.”Article contentCEO, Paul Faecks, said:Article content“Zaheer brings a rare combination of deep market intuition, institutional credibility, and genuine conviction in what we’re building. As we move from mainnet to product launch, his strategic leadership will be critical in driving Plasma One into the hands of users worldwide.”Article contentAbout PlasmaArticle contentPlasmaArticle contentbuilds financial products for consumers and businesses using stablecoins instead of traditional banking rails.Article contentPlasma OneArticle content, its first product, lets users send, spend, save, and earn with stablecoins. Everything runs on Plasma’s own blockchain, built from the ground up for speed, reliability, and scale.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentView source version on businesswire.com: Article content https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260414131900/en/Article contentArticle contentContactsArticle contentTrending Forcing people to pay a moral tax if they leave the country won't inspire them to stay Personal Finance Posthaste: Canadian dollar is being dumped from FX reserves at a record pace. What's going on? 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