Exploring Cryptocurrency with Venga's CEO Michael Stroev: A Paris Blockchain Week 2025 Interview

During Paris Blockchain Week 2025, Venga CEO Michael Stroev talked about the role his company is playing in the changing landscape of digital finance. Venga, launched in 2024, is driven by accessibility, education, and innovation to face challenges hindering widespread acceptance of cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance (DeFi).

The platform enables users to deposit euros, buy cryptocurrencies, and manage their assets within Venga’s ecosystem or on a decentralized wallet. Though Venga provides basic services like euro deposits and withdrawals, Stroev emphasized that the company's main focus is promoting DeFi and Web3 innovations.

He also highlighted the role of education and discovery in achieving mass crypto adoption and sees Venga as a potential marketplace for trusted Web3 and DeFi projects. Despite market challenges, Stroev remains optimistic about Venga’s long-term growth.