Justin Hartzman
Co-Founder of CoinSmart
Canada
About
Justin Hartzman is the former CEO and Co-Founder of CoinSmart, a leading Canadian crypto asset trading platform, and Advisor at WonderFi. He is also the co-founder of Needls.com, a digital ads platform. Quick Facts Full name Justin Hartzman Birth Canada Nationality Canadian Education BA from Western University Wife/Partner Married Net worth Estimated in millions After WonderFi was acquired by CoinSmart, Justin now acts as an Advisor to WNDR. As a respected thought leader in the cryptocurrency and Web3 space, he is often sought out to provide valuable advice. Justin Hartzman - Career Highlights & Events • 2014 – Co-founded Needls, a smart digital ad platform • 2017 – Launched CoinSmart as a compliant crypto exchange in Canada • 2019 – Pushed for improved KYC/AML practices in crypto trading • 2021 – Led CoinSmart to IPO on NEO Exchange • 2022 – Expanded CoinSmart to Europe and beyond • 2023 – Acquired by WonderFi in strategic Canadian merger • 2024 – Advocates for global crypto regulations and adoption He has collaborated with various investors and blockchain startups. Justin has also advised startups related to the blockchain space. Justin’s task through CoinSmart is to make crypto trading simple, secure, and available to everyone, especially in regions with emerging regulatory frameworks. With over 20 years of experience, His expertise in fintech, crypto adoption, and scalable platforms makes him a go-to voice in Canada's crypto industry. Useful Links to Connect With Justin Hartzman Platform Link X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/justinhartzman LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinhartzman Coinsmart website https://www.coinsmart.com Bloomberg profile https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/person/22672342
Experience
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Awards
- Crypto Policy Forum 2024 - Blockchain Compliance Champion
- Fintech 2023 - North Canada's Web3 Changemaker
- Global Crypto Awards2022 - Exchange Innovation Award
- Toronto Tech2021 - Journal Top CEO in Fintech
- Blockchain Canada2019 - Canadian Crypto Leader Award
FAQs
- CEO and co-founder of CoinSmart.