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Paul Bances
Digital Payments Advisor
Paul Bances is a seasoned leader with deep expertise across the financial services and payments industries. As a founding member of PayPal’s blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital assets business unit, he served as Vice President of Global Market Development and Chief Operating Officer of PayPal’s newly established digital asset entity.
With over two decades of experience driving innovation in cross-border payments, Paul has led initiatives that expand financial access and inclusion through emerging technologies and strategic partnerships. His leadership has spanned remittances, digital payments, and ecosystem development, positioning him as a key contributor to the evolution of global payments.
Today, Paul advises start-ups and founders shaping the next generation of financial infrastructure and tokenized payments.