Moses Lee is the Head of Asia for Anchorage Digital, a regulated platform providing financial services and infrastructure for the digital asset sector. ^{[1] [2]} With over two decades of experience spanning traditional finance (TradFi) and digital assets, Lee has held senior roles at global financial institutions including J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and Deutsche Bank, specializing in electronic trading. ^{[3] [4]} He is noted for leading Anchorage Digital's expansion into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and for securing a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). ^[5]​

Education

Moses Lee earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Nanyang Technological University Singapore, attending from 1997 to 2000. ^{[3] [1]} He also attended Anderson Junior College from 1996 to 1997. ^[1]

Career

Early Career and Traditional Finance

Lee began his career in finance in May 2000 at Deutsche Bank in Singapore, where he worked for over four years as an Assistant Vice President on the Autobahn FX electronic trading platform. Following this, he served as a technical consultant on a contract basis for Standard Chartered Bank from October 2004 to July 2005, which served as a basis for later work in the cryptocurrency industry. ^[3]​

In July 2005, Lee joined Goldman Sachs in Hong Kong, where he worked in the Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities (FICC) e-commerce division. He later became a Vice President in the futures and options (F&O) electronic trading division for Asia, a role he held until September 2011. His career progression continued at J.P. Morgan, which he joined in September 2011. Lee spent over a decade at J.P. Morgan in Singapore, ultimately rising to the position of Executive Director and Head of F&O Electronic Trading for the Asia Pacific region. ^{[3] [6]}​

Anchorage Digital

In 2022, Lee transitioned from traditional finance to the digital asset industry, joining Anchorage Digital as its Head of Asia. ^{[7] [8]} Based in Singapore, he is responsible for spearheading the company's business development, strategic expansion, and operations throughout the APAC region. ^[2]​

A significant achievement under Lee's leadership was securing regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). In September 2024, Anchorage Digital Singapore obtained an in-principle approval (IPA) for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license. ^{[1] [9]} This was followed by the firm receiving the full MPI license on November 4, 2024. The license authorizes Anchorage Digital Singapore to provide digital payment token (DPT) services to institutional clients from its regional hub. ^[5]​

Views and Public Commentary

Lee is a frequent public speaker and author on topics related to institutional digital asset adoption, financial regulation, and the convergence of traditional and decentralized finance. ^{[4] [3]}​

On Transitioning to Digital Assets

Lee has described his move to the crypto industry as a natural career progression, drawing parallels between the shift from trading pits to electronic trading early in his career and the current evolution toward digital assets. He stated, "I saw the immense opportunity to build regulated digital asset infrastructure to serve institutional clients in Asia" and described his role as being "a bridge between the TradFi and crypto-native worlds, by partnering with institutions in their digital asset journey." ^[2]​

On Regulation and Institutional Adoption

Lee emphasizes the importance of clear regulatory frameworks for fostering industry growth and providing certainty for institutional investors. Following the MAS license approval, he commented, "Regulation is absolutely essential for the growth and maturation of the crypto industry... It provides clarity and certainty for investors, and it helps to weed out the bad actors." ^[1]​

Regarding the MPI license, Lee noted, "Securing in-principle approval for this MAS license represents a crucial step in our journey to provide institutions safe and secure access to crypto. It reinforces our commitment to Asia and our ability to serve clients around the globe with a full suite of services." ^[9] Upon receiving the full license, he added, "Singapore is a key market in traditional finance and crypto alike. Receiving the license approval from MAS represents a major unlock for top institutions in Singapore and around the world." ^[5]​

On Strategy in Asia

Lee has stated that Anchorage Digital's strategy in Asia is to be a "trusted and regulated partner for institutions in the region as they journey into digital assets." ^[4] He views Singapore as a critical hub for regional expansion and has highlighted growing interest from a wide range of institutions, including venture capitalists, family offices, asset managers, and banks, in gaining regulated access to the digital asset class. ^[2]​

Public Appearances and Publications

Lee is an active participant in the global fintech and digital asset conference circuit. He is scheduled to speak at Consensus Hong Kong in February 2026 on the topic "Who Will Custody the Next Trillion Stablecoins?" ^[6]​

His past speaking engagements include:

• Singapore FinTech Festival (2023): Lee spoke on panels such as "Institutional Digital Assets in the Spotlight" and "Cross-border Payments, Instant Settlement: Leveraging Stablecoins & Blockchain." ^[8]
• GFTN Insights Forum (2023): He was a featured speaker for sessions on digital assets and cross-border payments. ^[4]

Lee has also co-authored opinion pieces for publications such as the Singapore Business Review, often alongside Anchorage Digital co-founder Diogo Mónica. ^{[3] [10]}​