Teroxx Digital Asset Ltd (CASP004/25), a specialised European digital asset boutique, has announced a strategic expansion of its executive leadership team. The move positions the firm to meet rising institutional demand for compliant custody and trading services, following a year of significant infrastructure maturation across the sector.
As traditional finance and digital assets converge, Teroxx is evolving its leadership structure to support clients beyond its European home market. Martin Riess has been promoted to Co-CEO, joining CEO Christoph Pliessnig to lead the firm’s international strategy, supported by new appointments in Product, Communications, and Risk.
The Evolution
Founded in 2018, Teroxx delivers regulated digital asset infrastructure spanning custody, trading, and tokenization, designed specifically around sophisticated investors’ needs. We focused early on regulatory compliance, securing 8 of 10 MiCA CASP authorizations and processing €2 billion in volume in 2024. With institutional stablecoin flows reaching $46 trillion globally in 2025, the firm is now scaling its operations to offer the same level of regulatory rigor to partners in the UK and Middle East.
"We spent the last eight years building the infrastructure that institutional investors are asking for today," said Christoph Pliessnig, CEO of Teroxx. "Our focus has always been on safety, compliance, and governance. Now that the market has matured, we are structuring our leadership to bring that proven foundation to a wider audience."
Leadership Appointments
Martin Riess: From CFO to Co-CEO Previously the firm’s Chief Financial Officer, Riess will now focus on operational scalability and international partnerships. "The European market has set a high standard for regulation with MiCA," said Riess. "My goal as Co-CEO is to translate that standard into a global offering, ensuring that as we explore markets like the Middle East and UK, we remain a reliable, compliant partner for local regulators and institutions."
Michel Farah: Group Chief Risk Officer Formerly Head of Risk, Farah’s promotion to the C-suite reflects the firm’s philosophy that risk management is a core product feature. "Institutional investors value trust above all else - making it our core priority," said Farah. "By elevating Risk to a Group-level function, we ensure that every client decision—whether in Limassol, London, or Dubai—is backed by the same rigorous safety protocols."
Paul Gaertner: Chief Communications Officer Gaertner joins to align the firm’s market presence with its operational reality. "Teroxx has quietly built one of the most robust digital asset platforms in Europe," said Gaertner. "As we introduce the firm to new regions, our priority is to communicate clearly, transparently, across markets and audiences.”
Mäx Meixner: Chief Product Officer Meixner joins to refine the firm’s institutional product suite. "Our clients are looking for clarity, not complexity," said Meixner. "We are focusing our product development on the core assets and rails that drive real value—efficient settlement, secure custody, and risk-managed exposure."
Looking Ahead
With a strengthened C-Suite, Teroxx is actively evaluating opportunities to support clients in the United Kingdom and Middle East. The firm aims to bridge these markets with its European infrastructure, offering a seamless, regulated gateway for cross-border digital asset activity.
The new leadership structure takes full effect in February 2026.
About Teroxx
Teroxx Digital Asset Ltd is a CySEC-licensed Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP004/259). Since 2018, Teroxx has provided high-net-worth individuals and family offices with a secure, regulated bridge to the digital asset economy. With a focus on compliance and personalized service, Teroxx offers custody, trading, and advisory services built for the future of finance.
