Medici Appoints Maartje Bus as President Amid Rising Institutional Crypto Interest

Medici Network, an ultra-exclusive forum catering to the elite in both the crypto and traditional finance sectors, has appointed Maartje Bus as its new president. Bus, who previously served as the vice president and head of research at Messari, brings a wealth of experience from her 25-year career that spans both Wall Street and the crypto industry.

Her appointment comes at a time when institutional interest in digital assets is on the rise, positioning Bus to help Medici capitalize on this growing trend. In her new role, Bus will oversee the day-to-day operations of Medici and spearhead new ventures aimed at expanding the network's influence among asset managers, policymakers, and infrastructure providers.

This strategic hire comes just days before the start of Medici LA, the network’s flagship annual gathering, which is set to begin on May 4 in Beverly Hills. The event, launched in 2018 by Adam Winnick, co-founder of Finality Capital Partners, aims to foster institutional acceptance of the crypto industry.

This year’s invite-only summit will feature a select group of hedge fund managers, venture capitalists, regulators, and institutional allocators. The discussions will focus on key topics such as tokenization, U.S. crypto legislation, and the convergence of AI and finance.

In addition to enhancing Medici’s research capabilities, Winnick highlighted that Bus will lead efforts on policy engagement with U.S. and international regulators. This initiative is timely, given the increasingly open and friendly approach toward the crypto industry under the current administration.

Bus’s extensive background in traditional finance and emerging markets, with senior roles at firms like Thomson Reuters, Lehman Brothers, and Citigroup, makes her an ideal candidate to bridge the gap between legacy finance and crypto innovation.

Winnick expressed enthusiasm about Bus’s appointment, stating, "Maartje brings a wealth of experience at the intersection of blockchain and capital markets. She joins at a time of exponential growth for Medici and the broader digital asset industry. As the pace of adoption accelerates, we need the most trusted voices at the table. Maartje will be a key partner as we continue to provide world-class insights to our community."