Paul Quickenden is the New Zealand Country Manager for Swyftx and one of the region’s leading voices on blockchain, digital assets and the future of financial infrastructure. He is widely sought after for his analysis on the transformative impact of crypto and is known for drawing clear parallels between today’s blockchain era and the early internet of the 1990s.

With a career built in disruptive technology, Paul specialises in designing and scaling digital enterprises for global markets. His experience spans strategy, consulting and product development, giving him a deep understanding of how blockchain ecosystems function and how lightweight digital businesses can expand internationally.

At Swyftx, he has driven New Zealand market growth, led major commercial initiatives and (prior to Swyftx acquiring Easy Crypto) helped architect the NZDD stablecoin – now one of the country’s most significant steps toward modernising local digital payments. Paul’s expertise in stablecoins and digital currencies plays a core role in shaping industry thinking as New Zealand looks ahead to next-generation financial rails.

His industry commentary has earned a strong following across the business and crypto community and his leadership was recognised at the 2025 Blockchain NZ Awards, where he won Corporate Leader of the Year and Man of the Year.