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Roundtable CEO James Heckman Announces New CFO, Aly Madhavji, Visionary Investor and Blockchain Founders Fund Managing Partner, To Lead RYVYL Merger, NASDAQ Listing
Aly Madhavji (left), James Heckman (center), and Tether co-founder Paolo Ardoino (right). Photo Credit: Roundtable San Diego, CA, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE
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[{"type":"text","content":" Aly Madhavji (left), James Heckman (center), and Tether co-founder Paolo Ardoino (right). Photo Credit: Roundtable San Diego, CA, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roundtable and RYVYL Inc. (NASDAQ: RVYL) today announced that legendary Web3 investor Aly Madhavji has agreed to join the soon-to-be-merged company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), bridging his unique background of traditional finance credentials with deep relationships and experience managing over 200 blockchain infrastructure technology investments. As CFO, Madhavji will help guide Roundtable’s continued rise through the merger process and NASDAQ listing, while connecting the dynamic blockchain investment community with Roundtable. Current RYVYL CFO George Oliva upon completion of the merger will transition to the role of Chief Accounting Officer for the merged entity. Madhavji’s financial credentials are as impeccable as his in-depth knowledge of the Web3 sector, bringing relationships with over 500 blockchain co-investors from every continent, including his home base in Singapore. Roundtable CEO James Heckman praised Madhavji’s leadership and expertise, stating, “In over 30 years of financing and operating technology companies, I’ve not met someone with more intensity and thoroughness as a board member and investor, which is consistent with his technical and financial acumen. His contribution has been so impressive, we invited him to join this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform an entire industry. Aly has the unique ability to translate the vision of our revolutionary platform to both traditional and blockchain-focused investment communities.” Madhavji is a licensed Chartered Accountant (CA, CPA, CMA, CIM) with a Master’s in Global Affairs from Tsinghua University (清华大学), an MBA from INSEAD (Singapore/France) where he was a Blockchain Fellow, and a BA in Commerce with Distinction from the University of Toronto, where he serves on the Governing Council. An international award-winning author and featured speaker at major Web3 conferences, Aly is also a contributing analyst for leading crypto publications and the acclaimed lead on Amazon Prime Video’s series Crypto Knights. His Roundtable board seat will mark his second NASDAQ service, following his position with Soluna Holdings. Aly Madhavji pictured in a portrait session. Madhavji commented, “I’m joining...