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Late 2024, I made a decision that would quietly redefine my professional identity.
After years in commercial and supply chain roles, I had built strong business acumen and domain expertise. But I wanted something more — something that didn’t replace my experience, but amplified it. I wanted to complement strategy with technology.
That’s when I turned toward data.
The Spark: Data & Visualization
Data analysis and visualization felt like the natural bridge between business and tech. Tableau immediately piqued my interest. I committed to a comprehensive training program and eventually became a Certified Tableau Desktop Specialist.
What started as curiosity became capability. But curiosity, once ignited, rarely stays contained.
Going Deeper: Data Science & Machine Learning
I decided to push further — enrolling in a six-month specialization in Data Science & Machine Learning. The program expanded my perspective: statistics, predictive modeling, ML pipelines, structured problem solving.
When I completed it, a new question emerged:
Where do I apply this knowledge in a way that’s future-proof, dynamic, and intellectually challenging?
That’s when I found myself exploring blockchain and crypto.
Discovering the Blockchain Frontier
When you Google blockchain and cryptocurrency trading, one name consistently appears at the top — Binance.
But what truly drew me in wasn’t just trading. It was the ecosystem. The infrastructure. The innovation.
And then I discovered Binance Academy.
As someone who believes deeply in structured learning, I was genuinely impressed. Blockchain and crypto evolve rapidly — and it’s often difficult to find organized, well-curated educational pathways. Binance Academy provided exactly that.
In 2025, I completed both the Beginner and Intermediate Tracks.
They helped me build strong foundations:
How blockchain architecture worksConsensus mechanisms Tokenomics DeFi fundamentalsSecurity principlesCrypto market structures
And that was just the beginning.
Beyond the core tracks, Binance offers:
Developer Academy for buildersLearn & Earn (yes — getting rewarded for learning)Deep dives into specific projectsStructured educational pathways for different expertise levels
For someone transitioning into tech, this ecosystem wasn’t just educational — it was empowering.
Where I Stand Today
My learning journey is still ongoing. It always will be.
Professionally, I’ve taken a new step — joining a startup as a Product Manager for an AI-based Audit Assistant. It may sound unconventional & some might say the order should have been reversed.
But I believe growth isn’t linear.
I don’t see myself just as a product manager. I see myself as a builder.
A builder who understands business.

A builder who understands data.

A builder who understands emerging technology.
And increasingly — a builder who understands blockchain.
The world is moving toward intelligent systems, decentralized infrastructure, and data-driven decision-making. I’m simply aligning myself with that trajectory.
From supply chains to smart chains — the journey continues.
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In a groundbreaking move for the cryptocurrency sector, a publicly traded company is preparing to establish a $100 million $BNB
treasury—marking the first time a NASDAQ-listed firm would adopt BNB as its primary treasury asset. As reported by Bloomberg on June 23, the strategy echoes Bitcoin-centric approaches pioneered by firms like MicroStrategy.

Leadership and Strategic Vision

Spearheading the initiative are former Coral Capital Holdings executives Patrick Horsman, Joshua Kruger, and Jonathan Pasch. The team is in the final stages of raising $100 million, with the goal of completing fundraising by the end of June. Once secured, the company plans to rebrand itself as Build & Build Corporation and begin acquiring BNB tokens as a long-term strategic reserve.

This mirrors MicroStrategy’s now-famous Bitcoin strategy that began in August 2020, which involved consistent accumulation across multiple market cycles.

BNB Market Reaction and Institutional Momentum

BNB’s price surged following the news on June 23, signaling strong market optimism in response to growing institutional interest in the token. The move is being viewed as a pivotal step forward in BNB’s evolution from an exchange-based utility token to a mainstream institutional asset.

Clarifying BNB’s Role and Origins

BNB was launched in 2017 through an initial coin offering (ICO) by Binance and serves as the native token of the BNB Chain blockchain ecosystem. While Bloomberg referred to BNB as a token "linked to Binance Holdings Ltd.," former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao clarified on platform X that BNB is the native asset of a public blockchain and is not directly controlled by Binance.

CZ welcomed the initiative, stating that although he is not involved, he supports the increasing institutional adoption of BNB as a strategic asset.

A Milestone for Crypto in Traditional Finance

If completed, this move will represent a major milestone in the integration of cryptocurrency into traditional financial infrastructure. With Bitcoin and Ethereum already established in corporate treasuries, BNB’s entrance signals a broader acceptance of blockchain-native assets within Wall Street strategies.

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