# Martin Garcia

> Martin Garcia is a digital asset markets executive and VersiFi adviser who previously served as the firm's co-CEO. An early SecondMarket employee, he began working in digital assets in 2013 and helped establish Genesis Global Trading, later serving as managing director and co-head of trading and lending before leaving in August 2021. VersiFi announced his co-CEO appointment in November 2023. His public writing advocates independent custody, collateral discipline, integrated risk technology and personal service for institutional borrowers.

- **Role:** Advisor at VersiFi
- **Organizations:** VersiFi, Genesis Global Trading, SecondMarket
- **Education:** Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University
- **Known for:** Helped establish and scale Genesis Global Trading's institutional digital asset business., Led Genesis sales and managed relationships with hedge funds, market makers, lenders and exchanges., Appointed VersiFi co-CEO in connection with its November 2023 Series A announcement.

## Career timeline

- **2007-2015** — Worked at SecondMarket, including as vice president of trading, focusing on illiquid assets and fixed income.
- **2013** — Began working in Bitcoin and other digital assets.
- **2015-2021** — Served at Genesis Global Trading, becoming managing director and co-head of trading and lending.
- **2021-08** — Left Genesis.
- **2023-11** — VersiFi announced his appointment as co-CEO, responsible for sales, trading and lending, alongside a $10 million Series A.
- **2023-11** — Published After a Quiet Year, Digital Asset Lending Must Come of Age.
- **2024-01** — Appeared with Sameer Shalaby on At the Forefront, episode 36.
- **2024-08** — The Org records the start of his adviser role at VersiFi; the current company site lists him among advisers.

## Achievements

- Helped establish and scale Genesis Global Trading's institutional digital asset business.
- Led Genesis sales and managed relationships with hedge funds, market makers, lenders and exchanges.
- Appointed VersiFi co-CEO in connection with its November 2023 Series A announcement.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — VersiFi's company page lists Garcia among its advisers and Sameer Shalaby as co-founder and CEO, updating the historical co-CEO description.
- **2024-01** — Appeared on At the Forefront, episode 36, discussing his career, VersiFi and the institutional digital asset market.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garciam1/

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Last updated: 2026-10-16