Benjamin Stani

Benjamin Stani is a finance executive based in Hong Kong, currently serving as a Senior Manager at FalconX, an institutional crypto prime brokerage and digital asset trading platform headquartered in San Mateo, California. ^[2] Previously, Stani worked in the cryptocurrency sector, notably at Matrixport and Bit.com, where his roles overlapped. ^[1]

Early Life & Education

Benjamin Stani pursued a Master in Management at the London School of Economics and Political Science from 2012 to 2014, where he focused on the financial industry. He also spent part of his studies at Tsinghua University, broadening his academic exposure. ^[1]

Career

Initial Roles

Stani's finance career began at Citi in Pan Asia Equity Sales from 2014 to 2021. There, he handled accounts for large clients, such as sovereign wealth funds and hedge funds, gaining expertise in client onboarding and cross-selling financial instruments. ^[1]

Contributions at Bit.com and Matrixport

Stani held positions at Bit.com, a derivatives exchange, where he focused on business development for trading firms and hedge funds. At the same time, from 2022 to 2026, Stani was working at Matrixport as Director of Business Development, leading initiatives like the tokenization of short-term treasury bills and the development of stablecoin products. During his time at Matrixport, he discussed in interviews the benefits of on-chain treasury bills and stablecoins for yielding better distribution compared to traditional stablecoins. Additionally, he pointed out the challenges faced in gaining legal recognition for on-chain property rights, which is important for the adoption of asset tokenization. ^{[3] [4]}

Insights on Grayscale Bitcoin Trust and ETF Flows

In April 2024, Stani commented on Grayscale Bitcoin Trust's (GBTC) daily outflows, which reached a record low of $17 million. He noted that the stabilization seemed imminent given fewer forced sellers were in the market, though he cautioned that ETF flows might still experience volatility. ^[5]

Current Role at FalconX

Stani has more recently joined FalconX as a Senior Manager. He operates out of Hong Kong for the company, contributing his knowledge from years in the finance industry. ^[2]

Public Presence & Media

Throughout his career, Benjamin Stani has been active in discussing digital assets and tokenization. He has appeared in media interviews and at industry conferences, addressing topics such as the tokenization of treasury bills, stablecoins, GBTC fund flows, and ETF flows. These interactions have contributed to broader discussions on transforming financial ecosystems through asset tokenization. ^{[4] [2]}