Andrei Poliakov is a Canadian investor, entrepreneur, and one of the 50 Most Influential Canadians in Crypto and Blockchain.

In 2017, he co-founded Coinberry, which grew into one of Canada’s largest crypto asset trading platforms. Coinberry became the first pure-play crypto trading platform to be registered with the Canadian Securities Administrators.
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In 2023, Andrei founded APX Lending (www.apxlending.com), a leading digital-asset backed lender focused on compliance, safety, and transparency. Registered with FINTRAC in Canada and FinCEN in the United States, APX Lending provides Bitcoin and Ethereum-backed loans to both individual and commercial clients. The company also offers an API-driven white-label solution, enabling banks and financial institutions to seamlessly provide crypto-backed lending to their end users.

In April 2025, APX Lending achieved a landmark milestone by becoming the first CSA-approved crypto-backed lender in North America, setting a new standard of regulatory compliance in the industry.
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Andrei helps others understand trends, gain technical insights, and overcome common misunderstandings about the blockchain industry.
He believes in pushing the boundaries of the status quo and is passionate about fueling blockchain adoption through education.
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Previously, Andrei served on the board of WonderFi (TSX: WNDR), backed by Kevin O’Leary.

For speaking engagements, blockchain consulting, investment opportunities, or to sign up for a free copy of Andrei’s upcoming book The Entrepreneur's Guide to Getting F&*%$d please get in touch below.