Jonathan Low — Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ampyre Group. Forbes 40 Under 40 Technology. Operates at the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain infrastructure, serving industries and markets that global banks systematically refuse.

Founder · CEO
Leadership
Jonathan
Low
Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Operates at the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain infrastructure, serving industries and markets that global banks systematically refuse. Built an eight-figure global fintech platform from the ground up — without institutional backing, inherited networks, or venture capital — deploying banking infrastructure across 40+ financial institutions globally.

Previously based in Dubai and currently operating from Singapore, he is one of the few founders globally who has taken omnibanking from concept to sovereign-level deployment. Secured presidential-level partnerships for national financial infrastructure in the Central African Republic and Ghana, and formed strategic joint ventures with Al Fardan Ventures in Abu Dhabi and NTT Docomo for Japan market entry.

Forbes
40 Under 40
Technology
Forbes
Business
Council Member
Dubai
Visionary
Builder
Track Record

Built through execution.

40+
Institutional deployments across global fintech and banking
250M+
End users reached via KakaoTalk, LINE, and Kaia Chain integrations
2
Sovereign partnership agreements at presidential level
4
Operating regions: Asia, MENA, Latin America, Europe
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Platform built without institutional backing or venture capital
Key Milestones
2022
Forbes 40 Under 40 — Technology
Recognised for building a global fintech infrastructure platform from the ground up, without the backing of institutional capital.
Forbes · Recognition
2022
Sovereign Partnership: Ghana
National financial infrastructure partnership, demonstrating capacity to operate at the sovereign level across multiple jurisdictions.
Ampyre Finance · Sovereign
2023
Sovereign Partnership: Central African Republic
Presidential-level agreement for national financial infrastructure deployment — building systems in a market where no precedent existed.
Ampyre Finance · Sovereign
2023
KakaoTalk & LINE Integration via Kaia Chain
Crypto banking integrations into Asia's two largest messaging platforms, reaching 250M+ end users through a single infrastructure layer.
Ampyre Finance · Asia
2024
Al Fardan Ventures Digital Banking JV
Strategic digital banking joint venture with Al Fardan Ventures in Abu Dhabi, combining established MENA financial heritage with modern infrastructure capability.
Ampyre Finance · Abu Dhabi
2024
Strategic JV with NTT Docomo
Joint venture partnership supporting the Group's expansion into the Japanese market, combining Ampyre's financial infrastructure with NTT Docomo's distribution reach.
Ampyre Finance · Japan
2025
Central African Republic Presidential Meeting
Historic August 2025 presidential agreement for national financial infrastructure deployment across 5.5 million citizens — sovereign-level recognition of the Group's infrastructure capability.
Ampyre Finance · Sovereign
Signature Talk Topics

Speaking from the operator's side.

Four core topics drawn from live deployments — not theory. Available for keynotes, panels, and fireside conversations across finance, Web3, iGaming, and emerging market forums.

Abstract gold thread extending across obsidian terrain
01
Crypto & Infrastructure
Building Financial Infrastructure for Markets TradFi Won't Serve
Ideal for Crypto conferences, Web3 builders, digital asset leaders
Crypto banking at scaleBuilding the world's first omnibankStablecoins and cross-border settlementFuture of payments infrastructure
Gold filament bridge arcing across a dark void between distant landmasses
02
iGaming
Compliant Banking for the Operators Global Banks Won't Serve
Ideal for iGaming operators, payments executives, high-risk industry leaders
Omnibanking applied to iGamingPayments for high-risk industriesCrypto banking for operators TradFi refusesStablecoins in gaming settlements
Classical stone columns interlaced with a geometric lattice of gold light
03
Payments & Banking
How Traditional Banking Infrastructure and Crypto Rails Can Actually Coexist
Ideal for Payments leaders, banking executives, fintech operators
The next banking and payments layerBuilding a global omnibankBridging digital assets and compliant fiat railsStablecoins as cross-border settlements
Luminous gold structure rising from dark obsidian terrain
04
Emerging Markets
Building Banking Infrastructure for the Markets TradFi Left Behind
Ideal for Emerging market investors, development finance leaders, Africa & LATAM-focused conferences
Banking in Africa and Latin AmericaSovereign-level digital financeStablecoins as financial inclusion toolsOmnibanking for markets TradFi abandoned
Speaking & Appearances

On the circuit.

Regular speaker at major finance, investment, and industry forums across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. 20 confirmed engagements across iGaming, Web3, wealth management, and sovereign finance since September 2024.

Cross-Border Finance
Sovereign Partnerships
Tokenized Infrastructure
iGaming & Payments
Wealth & Family Office
Emerging Markets
2026
2025
2024
Recognised Platforms
Token2049SiGMA EurasiaForbesKaiaiFX ExpoPhilippine Blockchain WeekCentral African Republic — Presidential AgreementNTT DocomoAl Fardan
Interviews & Conversations

On the record.

10 video interviews across Web3, fintech, and founder forums. Click any card to watch.

Press & Media

In the record.

GlobeNewswireAug 2025
Jonathan Low Named Forbes 40 Under 40 for Tech Innovation and Global Finance Impact
AP NewsAug 2025
Jonathan Low Named Forbes 40 Under 40 for Tech Innovation and Global Finance Impact
Business Insider MarketsAug 2025
Jonathan Low Named Forbes 40 Under 40 for Tech Innovation and Global Finance Impact
MarketWatchAug 2025
Jonathan Low Named Forbes 40 Under 40 for Tech Innovation and Global Finance Impact
Forbes (Mexico)Aug 2025
Jonathan Low Named Forbes 40 Under 40 for Tech Innovation and Global Finance Impact
Forbes Business Council
Forbes Business Council Member Profile — Jonathan Low
Forbes Business CouncilFeb 2025
The Future Of Cross-Border Transactions With BaaS
Forbes Business CouncilApr 2025
Scaling A Startup Is About Strategy — Here's How To Win
Forbes Business CouncilAug 2025
Stillness In The Storm: Why Inner Peace Is An Underrated Founder Superpower
Forbes Business CouncilSep 2025
Big Teams Can Be A Liability — Here's Why And How Founders Can Win
Dubai Magazine
Jonathan Low: The Visionary Building the World's First Omni Bank for Global Financial Freedom
UAE Stories
Jonathan Low's Remarkable Journey: From Downfall to Global Success
UAE Stories
Biptap Takes the Lead in Fintech with Revolutionary Blockchain Solutions
Yahoo Finance
SolSwipe Offers the First Decentralized Solana Debit Card and Sells Out Its NFTs in Record Time
International Business Times
10 Crypto Projects to Watch in 2025
GlobeNewswire / AP News / BenzingaMar 2025
Biptap is Building the World's First Omnibank
Zawya
BipTap and Al Fardan Ventures Sign Strategic Partnership to Launch Global Digital Bank from Abu Dhabi
AP News
Biptap Expands to Africa with Central African Republic Deal
Binance Square
Biptap Expands to Africa with Central African Republic Deal
GlobeNewswire / Markets Insider / BenzingaDec 2025
Biptap Sets the Stage for Omnibanking in 2026
Press & Recognition

Highlights.

Forbes
Jonathan Low Named Forbes 40 Under 40 for Tech Innovation and Global Finance Impact
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Dubai Magazine
Jonathan Low: The Visionary Building the World's First Omni Bank for Global Financial Freedom
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Zawya / Al Fardan
BipTap and Al Fardan Ventures Sign Strategic Partnership to Launch Global Digital Bank from Abu Dhabi
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Advisory Board

Expanding the circle.

Ampyre Group is assembling a formal Advisory Board comprising experienced operators, regulators, and institutional leaders across the Group's four operating regions. Appointments will be announced as they are confirmed. Expressions of interest may be directed to office@ampyre.group.
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