Ferdinando Ametrano is the Co-Founder and CEO of CheckSig, an Italian company providing Bitcoin and crypto solutions for private clients, investment professionals, and businesses.

Former Head of Blockchain and Virtual Currencies in Intesa Sanpaolo bank, he led trading, quantitative, and risk management teams in Banca IMI, Banca Caboto, and Monte Paschi Asset Management.

Accomplished academic and researcher, he teaches “Bitcoin and Blockchain Technology” at Milano-Bicocca University. He is the founder and scientific director of the Digital Gold Institute and chair of the Crypto Asset Lab Conference co-organized with the European Commission.

Appreciated speaker and fintech innovator, he is regularly involved in public and institutional events in industry conferences, governmental organizations, national banks, and universities.