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Stephen Meade

Stephen Meade is a globally recognized fintech entrepreneur and regulatory strategist with 30+ years of experience shaping capital markets and financial innovation. He has founded and taken three companies public, including VirtualSellers.com—an e-commerce platform that predated PayPal and Shopify. LEARN MORE: www.BigBambooGlobalHoldings.com and personal web site: www.TheBullsEyeGuy.com Stephen’s expertise spans digital assets, green bonds, sustainable finance, blockchain infrastructure, and gold-based collectibles. He is the creator of DigeXe, a next-generation digital exchange for institutional digital offerings (IDOs), and a key advisor in helping countries such as Malta and Bermuda build forward-thinking digital asset regulations. As a global speaker and policy advisor, Stephen has presented at the World Economic Forum (Davos), Milken Global Institute, World Government Summit (Dubai), Bloomberg Qatar Economic Forum, TED, Money 20/20, and more. He works with governments, central banks, and financial regulators on innovative yet compliant frameworks that bridge institutional capital and emerging technologies. Stephen has a rare ability to simplify complex financial systems into actionable strategies. His career mission is to build inclusive, scalable financial platforms that help shape the future of global finance.