Manfred Bekeris

Manfred B. serves as the Chief Compliance Officer at Paxful since June 2024, bringing extensive experience in compliance and regulatory strategies across multiple fintech companies. Previously, Manfred was a Compliance Consultant and Founder at Niche Compliance, where independent consulting focused on policy development and audit assurance. Manfred's roles have included Chief Compliance Officer at BVNK, where responsibilities encompassed launching compliance systems for the US market, and Head of Compliance at OKX, overseeing governance functions supporting global licenses. Manfred has also held senior leadership positions at Crypto.com, Western Union, and various organizations, specializing in compliance operations, risk assessments, and regulatory licensing. Manfred's academic background includes a Juris Master in Financial Regulation and Compliance from Florida State University College of Law and a Bachelor's degree in Management and Human Resources from the University of Idaho.