Marcos Viriato is a pioneer at the forefront of the global shift to onchain finance. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Parfin, he is the architect of Rayls, an EVM-compatible infrastructure that is redefining how institutions interact with digital assets. Recognized by JPMorgan as the most advanced institutional DeFi solution available today, Rayls is setting the global standard for secure, scalable, and regulated blockchain integration. Backed by Accenture Ventures and Framework Ventures, Parfin and Rayls are equipping banks, asset managers, and governments with the tools to embrace the future of finance.Before founding Parfin, Marcos was a Partner at BTG Pactual, Latin America’s largest investment bank, where he developed a deep understanding of global capital markets and institutional priorities. Since 2015, he has been a leading force in digital assets, bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralized technologies.Marcos’ influence extends across continents. He has advised Brazil’s Central Bank, collaborated with JPMorgan, and partnered with leading institutions in Europe and the UK to advance blockchain adoption at scale. Marcos’ vision aims to accelerate the transition from traditional systems to an open, on-chain financial infrastructure that redefines trust, efficiency, and access in the global economy.
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