CV · Crypto Exchange Operations · Regulated Markets
Igor Haleta CV
Crypto exchange operator for regulated markets. I launch exchanges, scale regions, build operating models, and turn regulated crypto products into users, volume and revenue.
Profile
Senior crypto operator with 8+ years across exchange operations, VASP/VARA advisory, market entry, crypto M&A due diligence, tokenization, fundraising and regulated growth. Built and scaled crypto products across Europe, the UAE, MENA and Asia.
Experience
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2025 / 2026
Head of Exchange Operations · UMO · Dubai, UAE
Led the 0 to 1 launch of VARA-aligned exchange infrastructure for UAE market entry, covering operating model, compliance architecture and MENA go-to-market.
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2024 / 2025
Chief Executive Officer · Comet Space · Dubai, UAE
Owned full P&L, secured $1M+ funding, scaled the team from 3 to 68, and launched Poomb Creatures to 50,000+ users across App Store, Google Play and Telegram in 3 months.
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2022 / 2024
Crypto Exchange & Regulatory Consulting · Independent · EU and MENA
BD, operations and VASP/VARA advisory for exchanges. Built the KOL network for Bitget's EU launch with 100+ influencers and $30M+ monthly volume.
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2018 / 2022
Head of Crypto Operations · Stobox · Remote
Delivered 10+ ICO/STO launches and built CEX + DEX platforms for tokenized securities. Brokered a $200K Gate.io investment and led roadshows in China and the EU.
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2017 / 2018
Business Development Analyst · Polski Akcelerator Technologii Blockchain · Warsaw
Supported Poland's Digital PLN initiative and researched stablecoin and digital-currency adoption with government and private stakeholders.
Education
MA and BA in International Relations, Lazarski University, Warsaw. 2013 / 2018.