Chris Sutton has been appointed Head of Product at Dfns to bring deep expertise in blockchain finance, stablecoin payments, and digital asset innovation.
We are excited to welcome Chris Sutton as our new Head of Product at Dfns. With extensive experience in blockchain finance, stablecoin payments, tokenization of securities, and product management, Chris is uniquely positioned to lead our product innovation and strategy.
A career in financial systems and blockchain
Chris holds a Master’s degree in Financial Systems Engineering from UCL (with merit) and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Florida International University. He has led product initiatives at globally recognized firms, including Mastercard, Zero Hash, Oasis Pro Markets, Cisco, IBM, and BlackRock.
At Oasis Pro Markets, he oversaw product and technology, playing a pivotal role in securing the first FINRA-regulated broker-dealer Alternative Trading System (ATS) license for trading tokenized real-world assets against USD-backed stablecoins. During his tenure at Mastercard, he served as Director of Blockchain and Digital Assets, leading blockchain strategy and digital asset innovation. His work culminated in the launch of Crypto Source, a product enabling retail banks to offer custody and trading services for digital assets.
Beyond his corporate leadership, Chris is an active seed investor and advisor to early-stage startups in blockchain, digital assets, and AI. He also contributes to industry education, mentoring startups through the CoinTelegraph Accelerator and the Ethereum Attestation Service Fellowship program.
Recognized for his problem-solving acumen and innovative approach, Chris has a proven track record of driving successful outcomes through his leadership. Colleagues commend his exceptional programming expertise, deep mastery of data structures and algorithms, and his ability to think beyond conventional boundaries. His leadership cultivates collaboration, creativity, and resilience within teams—qualities that make us excited to see him shape Dfns into an outstanding workplace and a leader in the digital asset wallet space.
Writing the next chapters of our journey
As Head of Product, Chris will spearhead strategic initiatives to expand Dfns' ecosystem integrations, fortify security with bank-grade solutions, and refine developer and user experiences through intuitive design and seamless functionality. He will drive innovation in multi-chain wallet infrastructure, blockchain transactions, and secure payment systems while cultivating partnerships that enhance Dfns' capabilities in digital asset management. Under his leadership, Dfns will continue to deliver scalable, secure, and developer-friendly solutions that empower businesses in blockchain finance. Welcome to the team, Chris—we’re excited for the journey ahead and the innovation we’ll achieve together!
Authors
Christopher Grilhault des Fontaines
Christopher Grilhault des Fontaines is the co-CEO and co-founder of Dfns. He’s also Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Super Capital and investor at Wagmi Ventures. Chris is a serial founder who’s worked across HR Tech, Sports, Food and Social media industries before joining the world of cybersecurity and blockchain finance at Dfns. He holds a BSc degree in Liberal Arts and Philosophy from the Bordeaux University as well as an MSc degree in Management and Organizational Behavior Studies from Dauphine University.
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