Ultimate (by Unstoppable Finance)

Our mission is to empower people around the world to access, interact with and unlock financial opportunities of the decentralized economy. We're providing the bridge for mass market consumers to the world of DeFi.

Co-Founder / CTO

Unstoppable Finance

A new and radically better financial system is emerging on-chain. The next generation of financial services will be decentralized. We’re bringing together the brightest minds to build products and services to bring DeFi into the hands of everyday investors.

Bundesministerium der Finanzen

The Digital Finance Forum (DFF) serves as an exchange between the German Federal Ministry of Finance and experts in the digital finance market. As part of the Digital Finance Forum, selected experts contribute their perspectives and experiences from the German financial world. The members meet regularly in expert groups focusing on payments, investment, retail banking and insurance.

Member of the Digital Finance Forum (DFF)

Dock Financial

Advisory Board Member

Dunstkreis Ventures UG

Personal vehicle for angel investments in exciting companies founded by people from my dunstkreis, preferably in Blockchain, Crypto, DeFi or FinTech / InsureTech, or any kind of tech enabled business. Investments / Earned shares e.g. Solarisbank, Zeotep, Finleap, Hitfox / Ioniq Group, GoKarla, Passionfroot, Coindex, Ava, Monzo, Crowdcube, Moojo, Kraken, Celsius, Fractal Blockchain, Angelist, Reddit, Alpaca, GrubMarket, Blockstream, ...

Founder / MD

BFG Blockchain Founders Group AG

Capital, ideas, and acceleration for promising business models in the fields of crypto assets, DLT, and blockchain

Advisor

Börse Stuttgart Digital Exchange GmbH

Blockchain Technology and Decentralization will change the way financial instruments like securities are created and traded. We at Börse Stuttgart Digital Exchange are building the first regulated trading venue for digital assets in Europe.

Geschäftsführer / CTO

solarisBank AG

We provide banking and blockchain technology services that bridge the gap between the banking and the blockchain and cryptocurrency world. The Blockchain Factory aims to innovate solarisBank’s core business by shaping our vision of decentralized banking.

https://www.solarisbank.com/en/blockchain/

CTO R&D / Managing Director at Blockchain Factory

Involved in the project of getting a banking license from the beginning. Built up the tech team and platform from zero to 35+ employees in that team. Launched five product lines with 50+ API endpoints, developed in Ruby, Golang and Elixir. Focussed on strategic IT projects and innovation, building up the data platform / data lake, introducing AWS and evaluating / driving opportunities in Crypto / Blockchain. Since July 2018 MD of solarisBank Blockchain Factory. Key player in forming a company culture („Tech company with banking license“) and representing it in the ecosystem.

Co-Founder & CTO

FinLeap

FinLeap is an international FinTech Company Builder based in Berlin and San Francisco. We use new technologies and scalable business models to provide cheaper, simpler and more transparent digital services to businesses and consumers within the financial services market. My team is responsible for prototyping our new ventures, to build technical infrastructure and teams.

Chief Development Officer

HitFox Group

Built up the dev team that creates the prototypes for new ventures for the company builder. Team size at the maximum 35 employees. Developed 8+ prototypes for new ventures at FinLeap, collaborated actively with the co-founders to have an efficient hand- over. Most startups we’re based on Ruby on Rails and AWS.

Techie with a faible for founding banks | Entrepreneur | Co-Founder/CTO at Unstoppable Finance | ex CTO at Börse Stuttgart Digital Exchange | ex Co-Founder/CTO at Solarisbank

Peter is Co-Founder and CTO at Unstoppable Finance GmbH a Berlin based company with the mission to empower people around the world to access, interact with and unlock financial opportunities of the decentralized economy. Before he was CTO and MD at Börse Stuttgart Digital Exchange, the first regulated digital asset exchange in Germany. Before he was CTO and co-founder at solarisBank. 

Peter has a technology and entrepreneurial background. In 2008 he founded a software engineering consultancy out of university, grew it profitably to 27 employees. In 2014 he came to Berlin to join the company builder Hitfoxgroup and Finleap that focuses on fintech as CTO. Blockchain and decentralization fascinates him from the moment he got in touch at the end of 2016. Since then he has shaped the vision to bring decentralized finance to reality.

I have a MSc in Information Systems from the University of Münster and I'm a former lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences Münster and Data Science Summer School at University Saarland, and I'm a current lecturer at CAS Lucerne for Blockchain topics.

I'm a frequent speaker at events and conferences. Here is a selection: EXEC.FINTECH 2017 / 2018, On Product Meetup, Codemotion 2016, GoTo Conference London 2016, Euroforum, Bitkom, Data Natives, Goto Conference Berlin 2018, Münchner Kreis, Frankfurt School, Crypto Assets Conference and various other Blockchain conferences and meetups.

Peter Grosskopf

Wow. Wir wurden gestern mit AllUnity auf der Bitkom #digifin Veranstaltung zum "Fintech des Jahres - Newcomer" ausgezeichnet. Das hat für mich eine besondere Bedeutung ... 

Erst mal durfte ich zum zweiten Mal auf die Bühne, wie schon vor Jahren mit der Solaris SE. 

Außerdem sehe ich hier eine wesentliche Entwicklung: jahrelang wurden Fintech und Krypto als zwei verschiedene Branchen behandelt, dabei sind beide dafür angetreten die Finanzinfrastruktur grundlegend zu verändern.

Wie wir inzwischen gelernt haben, wurde der Fintech Bereich in den letzten Jahren ziemlich ausgewaschen. Nur wenige wesentliche Disruptionen haben sich durchgesetzt. Nur wenige Player wie zB SumUp haben es geschafft an der Infrastruktur etwas zu verändern. Ansonsten ist diese weitestgehend gleich geblieben. Der Rest ist in Kooperationen mit Banken oder anderen Institutionen aufgegangen. 

Ich sage schon lange, dass wir mit #Blockchains, Decentralized Finance (#DeFi) und #Stablecoins nun eine neue Infrastruktur sehen, mit der man #Fintech, #Banking und #Payments komplett neu denken kann. Globaler, schneller, transparenter und günstiger. 

Auf der Veranstaltung gestern sprach ich von "neuen Schläuchen". Ich bin überzeugt davon, dass wir eine neue Welle von Fintechs sehen werden, basierend auf Stablecoins, Blockchain und DeFi. Als "Fintech des Jahres" dürfem wir als Krypto Unternehmen uns nun auch zu den Fintechs zählen. Es kommt nun zusammen was in meinen Augen immer zusammen gehörte. Wir werden in einer paar Jahren sehen, ob wir neuen Fintechs nicht vielleicht sogar das erreichen werden, was die Generation vorher immer erreichen wollten: eine echte Disruption der Infrastruktur. 

Wir bedanken uns bei der Jury Kevin Hackl Dr. Lea Maria Siering Stefan Krautkrämer Aiga Senftleben Jessica Holzbach Miriam Wohlfarth, Payment & Banking - PBA Experts GmbH und allen weiteren Beteiligten. Außerdem bedanken wir uns bei unseren Shareholdern und Supportern DWS Group Galaxy Flow Traders Alexander Bechtel Stefan Hoops André M. Bajorat

Außerdem natürlich ein großer Dank an unser Team (Alexander Hoeptner Simon Seiter Alpay Soytürk, Dr. (iur.), LL.M. Luis Schaubhut Emmanuel Acquah Syuzanna Avanesyan Meglena Grueva Sadra Sememy und viele mehr). Es ist unfassbar, wie viel wir zusammen in den letzten 12 Monaten zusammen geschafft und aufgebaut haben. Und ich freue mich darauf, was noch alles kommt. LFG! 🚀

Techie with a faible for building regulated companies, CTO/COO at AllUnity, Former Co-CEO/-Founder at Iron, Co-Founder/CTO at Unstoppable Finance, CTO at Börse Stuttgart Digital Exchange, Co-Founder/CTO at Solarisbank

Providing consulting services on go-to-market (GTM) strategy, MiCA compliance, growth, and operations.

Freelance Consultant

Zenrock Laboratories Ltd

• Transitioned the company to a BVI VASP-regulated entity, enabling crypto custody/exchange services.
• Directed MiCA strategy, conducted gap analysis, and engaged with EU regulators.
• Reviewed and drafted contracts, negotiated deals, and conducted third-party due diligence.
• Led global licensing initiatives in the EU and Dubai.

Regulatory Director

Amber Group

• Managed GTM strategy, licensing, P&L, and growth (DE, AT, & NL).
• Negotiated deals with major KOLs, increasing signup conversions.
• Drove 2 VASP registrations, successfully submitted in Austria (AT) and Netherlands (NL).
• Helped align Amber's derivatives products with EU's MiFID II, AMLD, and upcoming MiCA regulations.

Senior Country Lead

Binance

• Led DACH GTM strategy, implemented compliant KYC, and oversaw regional marketing.
• Managed operations, including compliance, HR, CS, P&L, stakeholder comms, & business strategy.
• Expanded markets through strategic KOL programs and collaborations.
• Oversaw multiple VASP applications, ensuring product compliance across the region.

Country Lead – DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland)

· Managed various domains, such as growth, business development, CRM, and PR.
· Introduced regional affiliate program (~10% of the total monthly trading volume).
· Increased market share by +43.03% and trading volume +675.01% (YoY).

Growth Lead

AssetVisory GmbH

• Advised sports clubs on the tokenization of shares and the issuance of NFTs.
• Spearheaded business development and strategic partnerships.
• Managed successful token launches, ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance.

Co-Founder

Spielworks GmbH

• Drove marketing, HR, business development, partnerships, CRM, strategy and operations.
• Expanded team to 15+, driving significant revenue through partnerships.
• Helped launch Wombat, a blockchain non-custodial gaming wallet (4M+ users).

Co-Founder & Co-Director

Anchor Point Consulting

• Founded and led the company, securing major marketing contracts and high-profile clients.
• Scaled the organization from inception to a team of 3.
• Advised clients on incorporating blockchain technology into their business model & marketing strategy.

Co-Founder & CEO

Eigler Communication GmbH

• Managed & optimized high-quality print files.
• Created and improved (SEO) landing pages using HTML.

Digital Media Designer

iCast Media GmbH

• Managed SEO & digital campaigns for 15+ clients, boosting their visibility.
• Designed and created websites and landing pages using Wordpress.

Chronos-Games

• Launched and managed a game development company, bringing multiple projects from concept to market.
• Developed an application that visualizes combat in the browser game Desert Operations.

• 8+ years of leadership in crypto, specializing in GTM strategy, growth, compliance, and business development. 
• 5 years of experience in the video game industry, focused on game design, development, and company management.
• Expertise in Blockchain, DeFi, MiFID II, AMLD, and MiCA compliance.
• Proven in operational management, strategic planning, and execution.
• Established Binance's market presence in DE/AT & launched Web3 gaming wallet Wombat, growing it to 4M+ users.
• Successfully integrated regulated services into Qredo’s non-custodial crypto custody platform.

I'm actively involved in the DeFi space, utilizing protocols such as MakerDAO, Compound, Aave, and Balancer. Additionally, I'm a strong supporter of Bitcoin and have been running a full node for years.

I excel at aligning regulatory requirements with business operations and driving market growth.

Marcel Thiess

Germany had a head start in crypto...and then killed it.

In 2022, Germany was becoming a leader in Europe’s blockchain scene. 

Thousands of jobs, dozens of startups, and a growing global reputation.

Today, 2025, Germany has lost over 90% of its crypto jobs, and founders are moving to the UAE, Asia, and the USA.

Read my full take (backed by data) here 👇

Marcel Thiess, FICA

GM @ Levva | Strategy & Growth | Making Crypto & DeFi Simple, Secure & Accessible with AI

From 2020 to 2022, Germany was a rising hub for blockchain in Europe: more startups, more capital, more job creation than anywhere else in the EU. The

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