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Richard Johnson
Founder & CEO at Texture Capital
Richard Johnson is the Founder and CEO of Texture Capital, a company focused on revolutionizing the private securities market using blockchain technology and smart contracts.1 With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Johnson has established himself as an innovator, influencer, and leader in the field.2
Career Background
Before founding Texture Capital in 2019, Johnson held several leadership positions in prominent financial institutions:
- Greenwich Associates
- Société Générale
- Liquidnet
- ITG (Investment Technology Group)2
Throughout his career, Johnson has been recognized as a thought leader in the industry, authoring numerous articles and research papers on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.2
Expertise and Focus
Johnson's expertise lies in:
- Capital markets
- Digital securities
- Blockchain technology
- Electronic trading
- Market structure
He became involved in the cryptocurrency space in 2014, initially approaching it from a trader's perspective but quickly recognizing the revolutionary potential of the technology.1
Texture Capital
At Texture Capital, Johnson's mission is to develop a new market structure for capital markets using digital asset securities.2 The company aims to:
- Help companies raise capital more efficiently
- Connect investors with unique opportunities
- Leverage blockchain technology for increased transparency and efficiency in private securities markets2
Texture Capital is registered with FINRA and the SEC as a broker-dealer for digital asset securities, allowing them to issue, tokenize, and trade digital securities.12
Social Media Presence
Richard Johnson maintains an active presence on social media:
- His LinkedIn username is johnsonricharde3
- On Twitter, he can be found under the handle @_richjohnson4
Through these platforms, Johnson shares insights on digital assets, cryptocurrency, fintech, and market structure, further establishing his expertise in the field.
Highlights
Interesting article in WSJ about check fraud by @Justinbaer and @oyinadedoyin5, so I thought I'd share my own story as a recent victim of check fraud: