Henry Liu is a financial technology executive and the chief executive officer of BTSE, a company that develops trading infrastructure and payment services for digital assets. His work focuses on corporate strategy, product development, and the expansion of digital asset financial services across international markets. ^[1]

Career

Liu began his career in merchant banking, where he spent roughly a decade investing in and incubating early-stage technology companies. This experience informed his later transition into the digital asset industry, with an emphasis on exchange infrastructure and fintech development. He later became CEO of BTSE, where he oversees a global business with operations spanning Taiwan, Singapore, Dubai, and Europe. Under his leadership, BTSE has expanded its regulated footprint across multiple jurisdictions and developed both retail trading services and institutional offerings, including white-label exchange and wallet infrastructure used by external partners. The company also offers additional services, including yield products and enterprise solutions, designed to support crypto adoption and the development of trading infrastructure. ^{[2] [3]}

Interviews

Countering Big Tech

In an April 2023 SlateCast episode hosted by Akira Bakra of CryptoSlate, Liu joined Kenny from Manta Network to discuss the role of decentralization and zero-knowledge (ZK) privacy technologies in challenging Big Tech’s dominance over digital infrastructure and user data. The conversation focused on how privacy-preserving systems, particularly ZK proofs, can reduce reliance on centralized platforms that monetize user information, while enabling more secure and flexible integration across both Web3 and traditional Web2 applications. Liu emphasized efforts to simplify crypto trading experiences and build trust through more accessible product design, while Kenny highlighted Manta Network’s development of fast, scalable on-chain privacy solutions. The discussion also addressed the importance of privacy for institutional adoption, the evolving regulatory landscape across different jurisdictions, and the need for user-centric design to abstract technical complexity. Overall, the episode framed privacy and usability as key requirements for mainstream adoption of decentralized systems, alongside continued innovation and supportive regulation. ^[7]

Panels

Next Web3 Gateway

At a panel at Sora Summit 2023, Liu joined Alex Liu (Maicoin), Lennix Lai (OKX), Adam Cai (Virgo Group), and moderator Sam Reynolds (CoinDesk) to discuss macro trends shaping Bitcoin and the broader digital asset market. The discussion highlighted how shifting global conditions, including geopolitical tensions, declining confidence in fiat systems, and the effects of financial sanctions, have created a more supportive backdrop for crypto adoption. Panelists also pointed to ongoing catalysts such as protocol upgrades, increasing institutional participation, and the gradual development of regulatory frameworks to improve user protection and market stability. The conversation emphasized a move away from hype

• or personality-driven narratives toward a greater focus on product development, infrastructure quality, and responsible market structures, with jurisdictions such as Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore cited as examples of more balanced regulatory approaches. Overall, the panel framed the industry as increasingly mature, with reduced leverage, growing use of automation and AI-driven trading tools, and continued emphasis on regulation and technological innovation as key drivers of future growth. ^[6]

Exchange Roundtable

At a Taipei Blockchain Week 2022 panel, Liu joined Richard Chen (Iterative Ventures), Winston Hsiao (XREX Inc), and Josh Lu (BingX) to discuss the state of cryptocurrency exchanges amid recent market disruptions and evolving regulatory scrutiny. The panel focused on challenges including liquidity constraints, transparency around reserves and solvency, and the need for stronger trust mechanisms between exchanges and users. Speakers emphasized that exchanges should align more closely with traditional financial standards by adopting clearer accounting practices, independent audits, and greater operational transparency to improve credibility. They also noted that regulatory frameworks for the industry are still being developed, underscoring the importance of self-regulation and proactive engagement with policymakers. Overall, the discussion reflected a cautious but optimistic view that improved standards, clearer regulation, and continued infrastructure development will support long-term growth and broader adoption of digital asset markets. ^[8]