Vaultz Capital plc, the AQSE-listed digital asset operator, said Thursday that it has appointed its chief executive officer, Eric Benz, as a director of the company.
Vaultz Capital Appoints CEO Eric Benz as Director
Benz is regarded as a veteran of the digital asset sector, with more than a decade of experience across crypto, Web3, fintech and artificial intelligence.
He has been closely involved in shaping the industry’s infrastructure, from early-stage ventures to global platforms.
An early investor in Blockchain Capital, the first venture capital fund to accept Bitcoin, Benz co-developed GoCoin in 2013 with Brock Pierce.
The platform allowed international merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments during the market’s early adoption phase. He later contributed to the launch of Bitreserve (now known as Uphold) and served as chief executive of Changelly, the crypto swap exchange.
Beyond commercial ventures, Benz has played a role in regulatory and policy development, founding the UK Digital Currency Association to engage with lawmakers on crypto regulation.
More recently, in 2023, he launched Flashy Finance, a Web3 infrastructure business focused on creator economies and digital identity.
Benz also acts as a venture banking partner at DNA Fund and advises a portfolio of technology firms worldwide.
Vaultz Capital said his appointment to the board marks a further step in its strategic evolution as it expands its Bitcoin mining and treasury operations. The move follows an earlier announcement in August confirming the company’s intention to add Benz as a director.
