Head of Digital Assets and Tokenization
Platonic
Jay Biancamano is a seasoned leader in tokenization and digital assets. He now joins Platonic to serve as head of tokenization & digital assets. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Biancamano has been at the forefront of innovation in capital markets, specializing in crypto, digital assets, and blockchain technologies.
Before joining Platonic, he held key roles such as head of digital assets tokenization, digital fund administration, and commercialization at State Street. His leadership experience also includes positions at Fidessa, Liquidnet, and Pipeline (acquired by Factset). Biancamano’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to found Hoyvin, an AI-driven equity platform, showcasing his commitment to pioneering new technologies.
Biancamano is not only a thought leader but also an educator, having served as an adjunct professor of business at The College of New Jersey and contributing to the board of the Center of Innovation at Rutgers University. His academic journey includes a BA in Finance from Rutgers University, an MBA in MIS and International Business from Fordham University, and postgraduate studies at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Throughout his career, Biancamano has been instrumental in designing and launching innovative products in capital markets, including algorithmic trading tools and global ATS platforms. He advocates for an industry-wide approach to tokenization, emphasizing the creation of secure networks and ecosystems to maximize blockchain’s benefits.
He is widely recognized as a presenter and authority on digital assets and tokenization, frequently quoted and published in industry-leading publications. His contributions continue to shape the future of finance, driving forward advancements in trading, issuance, and custody within the digital economy.