As our first year comes to an end, we’re looking back on what has been an incredible journey for Venga so far. From launching the app to making waves at major blockchain events, this year has been about vision, growth, and laying the groundwork for a bright future.
We’re here to make the world of Web3 more accessible, understandable, and giving people the means to navigate it effortlessly.
With that in mind, let’s celebrate the highlights of an incredible year.
Launching the Venga App
2024 marked the official launch of the Venga app, setting a new standard for how people access crypto. Available on iOS and now Android, the app initially allowed users to buy, sell, swap, send and store crypto. But obviously, we didn’t stop there and launched our first Earn product, on-chain Ethereum staking, in September.
And this is just the beginning! We’re now working on expanding the app’s offerings to include Euro accounts with named IBANs for seamless fiat-to-crypto transactions and a slick crypto exchange, while implementing decentralized innovations in 2025.
Securing Compliance from Day One
At Venga, trust is non-negotiable. That’s why compliance has been a cornerstone of our journey from the very start. Before even launching the app, Venga became a registered Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in both Spain and Poland, showing our commitment to be compliant from day one and paving the way for broader and safer adoption.
We’re also gearing up for the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, setting our sights on becoming one of Europe’s most trusted crypto platforms.
Making a Splash at Events
In the second half of this year we truly stepped into the spotlight. Our debut at the European Blockchain Convention (EBC) in Barcelona was a massive success, complete with a noticed visual presence, an engaging booth, and keynote appearances by our CEO, Michael Stroev, and CCO, Ana Carolina Oliveira.
From discussing crypto adoption to regulatory challenges, we were proud to contribute to meaningful conversations shaping the industry. Beyond EBC, we also participated in events like Merge Madrid, FICDAY, and the Congreso de Compliance ICAB-ASC, reinforcing our commitment to innovation and collaboration.
Expect to see us even more next year!
Getting Recognition We’re Proud Of
Even though we just got started this year, our project attracted interest from the industry and we’re proud to already be getting this recognition. In November, we launched Venga on Product Hunt, where we were named Product of the Month in the Web3 and Crypto categories.
Throughout the year we’ve also received coverage in major media outlets, like Hackernoon or Crypto Basic, further amplifying the reach of our mission in the crypto space. All of these, additionally to the enthusiasm we received personally from the people we met at events or online, motivate us to keep pushing boundaries in 2025.
Building a Dream Team
Behind every great product is an even greater team! Under the leadership of our CEO, Michael Stroev, we’ve brought together a crew of talented and driven individuals with experience working and navigating the crypto industry.
Our C-level board being formed of CIO Mikhael Soschin (formerly at Infintec) bringing unmatched technical expertise, CCO Ana Carolina Oliveira (formerly at Blockchain Solutions Limited) to lead our compliance journey, CFO Olivia Harrower (formerly at Token.com) driving our financial strategy, MLRO Barbara Ippolito (formerly at Binance) safeguarding our platform, and Head of Customer Support Carlos Davalos (formerly at Dapper Labs) ensuring a top assistance to our users.
The team has rapidly grown to more than 60 Venga boys and girls, and we’re just getting started.
Looking Ahead
As we’re heading to 2025, our mission remains clear, making Web3 accessible to everyone.
Next year will bring more groundbreaking features, with a continued focus on regulatory and user experience excellence, creating an expanded app ecosystem. We’re ready to push boundaries, achieve new milestones, and help even more people explore the possibilities of crypto and blockchain.
We’re not just building a crypto app, we’re building the future of finance.
