The Team – Passionate and committed to the blockchain sector.
Blockchain Australia is the industry body that represents Australian businesses and business professionals participating in the digital economy through blockchain technology.
Our Story
Our origins can be traced back to 2014. In the establishment of the Australian Digital Currency Commerce Association (ADCCA). ADCCA was formed as the country’s leading council and representation of and for digital currency businesses and key industry participants.
The organisation mandate was to “act as the essential connection between merchants, industry, government, regulators, financial institutions and influential policy forums which give direction to the emerging industry at home and abroad”
The origins of Blockchain Australia can be traced back to 2013. The organisation was formed with a mandate to act as “the leading community association dedicated to the education, policy development and promotion of Blockchain and Digital Currency in Australia”
ADCCA and Blockchain Australia merged in 2019.
Our Board
Adam Poulton
Chairperson, Blockchain Australia
Adam’s primary focus over the years has been adoptive use of blockchain technology by all sectors of the Australian economy and he continues this work with Get Paid In Bitcoin, a payroll provider offering bitcoin in wages to all Australians.
Karen Cohen
Deputy Chairperson, Blockchain Australia
Steve Vallas
Chief Executive Officer
Steve is a qualified lawyer, blockchain technology and digital strategist. His lifelong study of economics and new tech has evolved into a deep and unique understanding of emerging blockchain technology and its impact across industries.
Adriana Belotti
Marketing Strategy & Community Development, Prismatik
Anya Nova
Crypto Economist, Power Ledger
Anya works as Power Ledger’s Crypto Economist and Corporate Development where she is responsible for fostering global partnerships. Anya has presented at premier blockchain and energy conferences, including Consensus in New York, Event Horizon in Berlin and World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi.
Michael Bacina
Partner, Piper Alderman
Michael leads Piper Alderman’s Blockchain Group, which was a finalist for Blockchain Advisor of the Year in 2019. Michael also is part of Piper Alderman’s Fintech Group and is a Key Contributor to the Blockchain National Roadmap RegTech Working Group.
Austin Lewinsmith
Co-Founder, Blockchain Collective
Jason Lee
Chief Operations Officer, Algorand
Prior to the Algorand Foundation, Jason held various positions in NEM Foundation as Vice President and Executive Committee, Board Secretary, Partnerships & Strategic Alliances and as Expansion Director since 2017.
Caroline Bowler
Chief Executive Officer, BTC Markets
John Bassilios
Partner, Hall & Wilcox
John has a broad range of corporate commercial, financial services, funds management and banking and finance experience with a particular emphasis on financial services and funds management.
Adrian Przelozny
CEO and Co-Founder, Independent Reserve
Kelsie Nabben
Researcher & Consultant, RMIT
Our Team
Steve Vallas
Chief Executive Officer
Steve is a qualified lawyer, blockchain technology and digital strategist. His lifelong study of economics and new tech has evolved into a deep and unique understanding of emerging blockchain technology and its impact across industries.
Amy-Rose Goodey
Membership Manager
As the membership manager of Blockchain Australia, Amy-Rose is responsible for the effective management of communication, systems, data, software & media while managing the coordination of administrative processes to nurture and engage Blockchain Australia members.
Merilee Lewis
Communications Manager
Richelle Cox
Content Producer