Inside Kinexys: Building The Blockchain Infrastructure Powering J.P. Morgan

About this episode

This episode explores the story behind Kinexys, J.P. Morgan's blockchain business unit, featuring insights from key team members.

In this episode of Pay It Forward, host Emma Lawton, EMEA Payments & Global Kinexys Public Relations Lead, discusses the story behind Kinexys, the firm’s industry-leading blockchain business unit, with the colleagues bringing it to life: Alexandra Prager, Head of Kinexys Labs, and Nelli Zaltsman, Head of Platform Settlement Solutions for Kinexys Digital Payments. Hear how Kinexys serves as the foundational infrastructure for building next-generation financial products on-chain, backed by the scale, trust, and security of a global bank. You’ll also get a fun, inside look at what it’s like to work on the Kinexys team, the skills that set candidates apart, and the mindset that helps this team thrive. Whether you’re curious about digital assets, exploring your next role, or just love a good innovation story, this episode is for you. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of J.P. Morgan, its affiliates, or its employees. The information set forth herein has been obtained or derived from sources believed to be reliable. Neither the author nor J.P. Morgan makes any representations or warranties as to the…

People in this episode

Host: Emma Lawton

Guests: Alexandra Prager, Nelli Zaltsman

Topics covered

• blockchain
• financial products
• digital assets
• innovation
• team dynamics

Keywords

• blockchain
• Kinexys
• J.P. Morgan
• digital payments
• financial technology
• innovation
• team skills

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: J.P. Morgan, Kinexys, Kinexys Labs, Kinexys Digital Payments

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