Emma Channing

Fintech, blockchain, and digital asset expert with over 20 years of experience in legal, operations, and technology aspects of capital markets

Emma Channing is the Founder, CEO, and General Counsel at Satis Group, a firm specializing in fintech and digital assets. She has extensive expertise in areas such as tokenization, blockchain technology for financial services, and navigating complex legal and regulatory frameworks. Her career spans various roles focused on capital markets and digital assets, including work with security tokens, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and compliance issues on an international scale.

Professional Background

Current Role:
- Satis Group (January 2024 - Present)
  - Focuses on operations including finance management, client relations, and data security.
Previous Positions:
- Head of Legal and Compliance at Hamsa (December 2022 - December 2023)
- Head of Legal Affairs and Regulatory Compliance at ETHTrust (June 2021 - December 2022)
- CEO & General Counsel at The Argon Group (October 2016 - November 2017), where she advised on digital finance and token adoption.
- Senior Corporate Counsel and Director at EchoStar Corporation (November 2013 - December 2014), covering mergers, acquisitions, and regulatory compliance.
- Associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (November 2010 - November 2013), focusing on corporate governance and securities law.

Areas of Expertise

Tokenization of real-world assets
Digital identity solutions
Cross-border mergers and acquisitions
International compliance and regulatory strategies

Emma Channing's work reflects a commitment to advancing the legal frameworks surrounding digital finance, contributing to discussions on the future of the crypto market and its regulation.