About Dmitry Tokarev

Dmitry Tokarev is the CEO of Copper, a leading institutional custody and prime brokerage platform for digital assets. Copper is designed to simplify cryptocurrency acquisition and secure storage for institutional investors, offering a platform that is more user-friendly than traditional financial services. With cutting-edge technology, an intuitive interface, and a dedicated team providing professional custody and execution services, Copper has quickly become the go-to provider for safeguarding and trading infrastructure for institutions involved in digital assets. The company’s award-winning products are continuously evolving to meet client and market demands, and Copper prides itself on its ability to adapt its offerings more quickly and effectively than competitors. Under Dmitry's leadership, Copper is driven by ambitious ideas and strategies that position it at the forefront of the future of finance. Dmitry Tokarev earned his master’s degree in Risk Management and Financial Engineering from Imperial College and launched his professional journey in London, initially working as a quantitative analyst. He later ascended to the role of Chief Technology Officer at an asset management firm. In 2018, Dmitry established Copper, which rapidly evolved into the preferred choice for institutional investors in the digital asset space. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including custody, settlement, and prime brokerage infrastructure, supporting over 500 digital assets across more than 45 exchanges. Copper remains at the forefront of innovation, continually developing core market infrastructure tailored to meet the sophisticated needs of large institutions. This focus aligns seamlessly with the growing integration of distributed technology, resulting in safer, faster, and more cost-efficient market operations. Dmitry’s groundbreaking contributions to both the financial and technology industries have not gone unnoticed. Dmitry is considered a thought leader in the digital asset space and is often sought for his opinion by central banks and global regulatory bodies. He has received recognition from reputable platforms such as Bloomberg as well as being invited to join the World Economic Forum as a Unicorn under the Digital Asset and Blockchain platform.