Omar Abbas
Co‑Founder & CEO at BurjX, regulated digital asset exchange leader
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Summary
Regulatory‑focused crypto entrepreneur: As Co‑Founder and CEO of BurjX, Omar Abbas has led efforts to build a regulated, institutional‑grade digital asset broker and custodian in ADGM (Abu Dhabi), securing in‑principle and full FSRA permissions and integrating enterprise custody technology and AED on‑ramps. prnewswire+2
Experienced crypto exchange founder with North American roots: He co‑founded NDAX, a Canadian exchange, and during his time there supported institutional positioning and partnerships that expanded crypto utility (for example enabling real‑estate purchases with cryptocurrency). ndax+1
Bridges traditional finance and digital assets: His background includes roles in Canadian banking and wealth (RBC Dominion Securities and TD Asset Management) and public commentary emphasizing secure custody, regulatory compliance, and institutional infrastructure for crypto. medium+1
Public communicator and thought leader on blockchain: Publishes long‑form writing on blockchain's role in banking, appears in interviews and podcasts, and maintains an active social presence discussing crypto topics. medium+2