Torstein Braaten

Torstein Braaten is an experienced executive in the financial and crypto asset sectors, currently serving as the Chief Executive Office and Chief Compliance Officer at Coinsquare since May 2023. Braaten also holds the position of Head of Regulatory Affairs and Chief Compliance Officer at WonderFi and serves as Chief Compliance Officer at Bitbuy. Previous roles include Chief Compliance Officer at Coinberry, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at Instinet Incorporated, and Director, Chief Compliance Officer at BMO Capital Markets. Braaten founded Early Start Ventures Inc. and has held leadership roles at TriAct Canada Marketplace LP and ITG Canada Corp. Braaten's educational background includes a B.Comm Honours from Carleton University and an ICD.D from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.