Viktor Pershikov, CCAS, MFTA, currently serves as the Head of Compliance and Legal at EMCD, a leading mining pool, where responsibilities include monitoring compliance with laws and regulations and managing legal risks. Prior experience encompasses roles such as Head of Compliance with a focus on developing global compliance strategies, Senior Analyst at FTP Research with expertise in cryptocurrency market analysis, and TV Anchor for Overseas Media Inc. with a program dedicated to digital assets education. Viktor has a strong background in project management within the crypto investment sector at 8848 Invest and has held board positions at MineGlobal OÜ, launching licensed crypto projects in Estonia. Earlier career positions include various analytical and consulting roles in financial markets, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Banking from the International Banking Institute.