Gabriel Yang is a Singapore-based executive and Deputy CEO of Arc the Community, an organization focused on investment and project incubation in Asia. He has an extensive background in the fintech and blockchain industries, with previous roles at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), BlockShow, and Beyond Blocks. ^{[1] [2]}

Education

Yang attended Nanyang Polytechnic from 1999 to 2002, where he studied Accounting and Finance. ^{[2] [6]}

Career

Gabriel Yang's career began in event management and business operations for technology-focused organizations in the Asia-Pacific region. In 2015, he served as the Events Director for APAC at Tech in Asia, followed by a role as APAC Manager at acrewhite. Between 2016 and 2018, he was the Head of Business Operations at Seicho. Yang transitioned into the blockchain industry in 2017 when he became the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Beyond Blocks, a blockchain and technology conference organizer, a position he held until 2019. Following this, he took on the role of Head of Strategy at BlockShow, another major blockchain event series, from 2019 to 2021.

In 2021, Yang joined the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the country's central bank and financial regulator, as a Deputy Director within the FinTech Innovation Group. During this period, he was also heavily involved in organizing the Singapore FinTech Festival, where he focused on content and partnerships. In a social media post from November 2021, he noted his work over five months to feature the "most number of crypto speakers and content ever" at the event, stating, "Crypto isn’t coming, it’s here."

In 2022, Yang joined Arc the Community, where he was involved in co-building the organization from its early stages alongside the founders. He currently serves as the Deputy CEO, with a stated vision for ARC to become one of "Asia's next generation of investment and project incubation powerhouses." In his role, Yang is involved in operational management and strategic direction. In January 2025, he announced new hires aimed at improving execution flows to "shape the next phase of ARC." He also communicates major community milestones, such as the conclusion of the "Stellar mint" in March 2024, which brought the community's membership to over 800 people. Concurrently with his role at ARC, Yang has also been a Project Leader at CO92 DAO since 2022.

Yang is an active networker and representative for ARC within the industry. He is credited with introducing Henry Liu, the CEO of the digital asset exchange BTSE, to Arc the Community during a dinner event in Singapore. He is also a frequent speaker at industry conferences, with confirmed appearances at Southeast Asia Blockchain Week (SEABW) and Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) in 2025. ^{[4] [5] [1] [2] [3] [7]}

Interviews

CryptoLingo Interview #01

On July 28, 2018, Gabriel Yang was interviewed by the YouTube channel CryptoLingo during the Beyond Blocks Summit in Seoul, South Korea. In this interview, he outlined his professional background, the development of Beyond Blocks, and his views on the blockchain conference landscape in Asia.

Yang explained that Beyond Blocks originated from assisting acquaintances with marketing initial coin offerings (ICOs) and blockchain projects, later transitioning into a structured conference platform. The stated purpose of the company was to facilitate connections between blockchain projects, users, investors, and industry professionals, with a particular emphasis on Asian markets such as Singapore, Bangkok, Tokyo, and Seoul.

He noted that Beyond Blocks sought to differentiate its events by not relying on common monetization methods, including the sale of speaking slots. Instead, the organization placed emphasis on maintaining event credibility. According to Yang, the team’s composition, which included experience in marketing, technology, and event management, contributed to its regional activities.

In describing the broader industry, Yang referred to blockchain as being in an early and unstable phase, drawing an analogy to the development of the laserdisc. He stated that while the technology presented possibilities, its future trajectory and adoption remained uncertain. He also underlined the role of in-person events in providing opportunities for education, networking, and dialogue in an industry where questions of legitimacy were common.

Yang indicated that Beyond Blocks intended to continue adjusting its approach, including event content and partnerships, in line with the changing dynamics of the blockchain sector, while keeping its focus on creating connections within the ecosystem. ^[9]

Gabriel Yang’s Web3 Journey #02

In this episode of The Based Show, Gabriel Yang, Deputy CEO of ARC, discussed his professional background and his perspective on Web3. He explained that his involvement in the sector developed gradually, beginning with roles in event sales before moving into community-oriented work. Yang described challenges in the early stages of his career, such as making frequent cold calls, and noted how traditional technology events eventually faced stagnation.

He outlined how ARC approached the NFT and Web3 sectors by focusing on community formation at a time when speculative activity was declining. According to Yang, the organization emphasized trust, selective membership, and curated participation, which he contrasted with Web2’s broader consumer model. He also suggested that Web3 should prioritize creating opportunities for participants rather than seeking rapid, large-scale adoption.

Yang recalled the impact of downturns in the cryptocurrency market, including the collapses of Terra Luna and FTX, and stated that these events influenced ARC’s development and reinforced its emphasis on resilience. He also expressed reservations about the role of traditional corporations in Web3, describing many initiatives as limited in scope.

In the interview, Yang mentioned that ARC intends to reopen membership through a curated process, introduce new services, and develop products for members. He characterized the organization as designed for participants who contribute actively, rather than as a platform aimed at broad audiences. Yang concluded by sharing his views on leadership, adaptation to changing circumstances, and the role of Asia in the broader development of Web3. ^[8]