Crypto in Wartime: Interview with Ben Caselin, Head of Research & Strategy at AAX

We recently caught up with Ben Caselin — Head of Research & Strategy at AAX to talk about Bitcoin and the crypto market in general amid the escalation of the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war. In a short interview, we asked him a few questions, and this is what he had to say. Q: Ben, we know you are associated with AAX. Before we dive into the current global situation and Bitcoin’s role, can you please provide some information about your company? Ben: Yes, you are right. I am the Head of Research & Strategy at AAX. AAX is one of the leading cryptocurrency exchange platforms in the world. It holds the distinction of being the first one to be powered by London Stock Exchange Group’s LSEG Technology. On AAX, users can indulge in Spot and Futures trading of popular crypto assets, open interest-earning crypto savings accounts and access DeFi products. We also have a AAX Launchpad, where we help new, promising projects raise capital through token sales. At present, we support more than 100 crypto-to-crypto spot trading pairs while offering high leverage on BTC and ETH futures products. Q: Can you tell us a bit more about yourself? Ben: I have a background in creative arts, social research and fintech. As head of research and strategy, I am deeply involved in developing insights into Bitcoin and DeFi while providing strategic direction for the growth and expansion of AAX. In addition to AAX, I am also a working member of the ...