Peter Marton

Director of Digital Identity, Compliance Advisory, and U.S. Policy

Leading digital identity and programmable compliance initiatives while advising on U.S. regulatory policy. Former Deputy Superintendent of Virtual Currency at NY DFS with extensive experience in blockchain analytics, stablecoins, and custodial requirements.

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Peter Marton

About Peter

Expert in digital identity, compliance, and regulatory policy

Peter Marton is the Director of Digital Identity, Compliance Advisory, and U.S. Policy at Fireblocks, where he spearheads digital identity and programmable compliance initiatives while advising on U.S. regulatory policy.

Previously, he served as Deputy Superintendent of Virtual Currency at the NY Department of Financial Services, leading key policy developments on blockchain analytics, stablecoins, and custodial requirements. Peter also held leadership roles at Promontory Financial Group, where he authored the groundbreaking Wyoming Special Purpose Depository Institution Examination Manual.

He holds Masters degrees in Business Administration and Global Policy Studies from the University of Texas at Austin.

Professional Experience

Leading roles in digital identity, compliance, and regulatory policy

Director of Digital Identity, Compliance Advisory, and U.S. Policy

Fireblocks

Current

Spearheading digital identity and programmable compliance initiatives while advising on U.S. regulatory policy. Leading cross-industry efforts to standardize MPC cryptography and navigate evolving regulatory landscapes.

Deputy Superintendent of Virtual Currency

NY Department of Financial Services

Previous

Led key policy developments on blockchain analytics, stablecoins, and custodial requirements. Played a crucial role in shaping New York's virtual currency regulatory framework.

Leadership Roles

Promontory Financial Group

Previous

Authored the groundbreaking Wyoming Special Purpose Depository Institution Examination Manual. Provided strategic guidance on financial services compliance and regulatory matters.

Recent Publications

Expert commentary on digital assets, compliance, and regulatory policy

Expert Commentary Aug 18, 2025

Standardizing MPC Cryptography: A Cross-Industry Call to Action

Exploring the critical need for standardization in Multi-Party Computation cryptography and its implications for the digital asset ecosystem.

Compliance Digital Asset Custody Payments
Expert Commentary Jul 25, 2025

GENIUS Is Law: What It Means for Regulated Financial Institutions

Analyzing the implications of the GENIUS Act for financial institutions navigating digital asset compliance requirements.

Compliance Digital Asset Custody Payments
Expert Commentary Jun 12, 2025

What OCC Letter 1184 Means for Banks Getting Into Crypto

Breaking down the significance of OCC Letter 1184 and its impact on traditional banks entering the cryptocurrency space.

Compliance Digital Asset Custody
Expert Commentary Mar 13, 2025

What's Next for Banks Entering Crypto? Navigating The Risks

A comprehensive guide for financial institutions considering digital asset services and the risk management strategies they need.

Best Practice Digital Asset Custody
Expert Commentary Mar 10, 2025

OCC Interpretive Letter 1183: Why an Obscure Agency Letter Matters More than the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve

Examining the far-reaching implications of OCC Letter 1183 for stablecoin infrastructure and digital asset custody.

Best Practice Stablecoins
Industry Insights Jan 27, 2025

The Repeal of SAB 121: A New Chapter for U.S. Leadership in Crypto

Analyzing the impact of SAB 121 repeal on U.S. digital asset custody and the broader cryptocurrency regulatory landscape.

Digital Asset Custody

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Company

Fireblocks