David Riegelnig
David Riegelnig is the Founder and CEO of RULEMATCH, the premier interbank trading and settlement venue for cryptocurrencies and digital assets. Under his leadership, RULEMATCH is taking a major leap forward in the world of cryptocurrency trading, particularly for institutional players. Riegelnig was a former Credit Suisse AG private banking executive, holding several senior management positions at the firm and acquiring extensive experience in traditional finance. After leaving Credit Suisse, he served as a member of the Executive Board at Bitcoin Suisse, Europe's oldest and largest cryptocurrency broker. He previously founded an algorithmic trading company and has served as President of the OpenVASP Association.
David Riegelnig Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder and CEO
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Head of Operational Risk Private Banking
Academic History
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lic. oec. HSG
RULEMATCH, spearheaded by Riegelnig, is making waves as a crypto trading venue tailored for traditional financial powerhouses.
The platform emphasizes the significant involvement of banks and securities firms worldwide in the digital asset landscape.
RULEMATCH uses Nasdaq’s pre-trade risk, trading, and market surveillance technology to provide additional transparency and resilience for institutional participants.
The platform has made a notable entrance into the market by commencing spot trading for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) against the US dollar, a strategic step aligning with the increasing interest of traditional financial institutions in digital assets.
EARLY CAREER
He served as Head of Risk Management and a Member of the Executive Committee for Bitcoin Suisse AG.
Prior to Credit Suisse and Bitcoin Suisse, he worked as an IT auditor, headed first and second line risk control functions, and later became an entrepreneur.
MEDIA & APPEARANCES
Riegelnig has appeared in various financial media outlets and publications.
He has appeared in Bloomberg, CNBC, CoinDesk, Crypto News, Binance, and Real Vision, among others.