Jaskaran K. (Jay) is the CEO of SpendTheBits, a pioneering company in real-time cryptocurrency payments. With over 12 years of experience in IT, banking, and digital transformation, Jay is a PMI-PMP certified project manager known for driving the development of innovative, secure, and scalable financial technologies.

Under his leadership, SpendTheBits has made remarkable progress in building next-generation payment infrastructure:

• Launched a real-time crypto payment platform supporting Bitcoin and USDC

• Integrated with Mastercard to enable seamless global crypto spending

• Expanded operational reach to Canada, El Salvador, the EU, Australia, and New Zealand

• Built strategic partnerships with Circle, Immersve, Buckzy, and Apaylo

• Participated in global CBDC hackathons hosted by BIS, Ripple, and Mastercard

Jay continues to lead SpendTheBits with a vision to bridge traditional finance and decentralized digital assets, helping shape the future of payments through cross-border innovation and regulatory alignment.