AstraBit Added Two New Strategic Advisory Board Members
The brokerage firm added two industry veterans to advise on risk, infrastructure, and international scaling.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in People
AstraBit, a SEC-registered broker-dealer, appointed Lisa Wade and Josh Hawes to its Strategic Advisory Board. The additions aim to bolster the firm’s expertise in digital-asset infrastructure, market structure, and risk management as the company continues to scale.
Why it matters
By adding directors with specialized experience in digital assets and commodities, AstraBit is positioning itself to navigate complex regulatory environments and expanding infrastructure demands. These leadership moves signal a tactical focus on quantitative risk and international market integration.
The new members bring a combined 50 years of finance and trading experience to the advisory board. They join existing board member John Buckley as the firm expands its oversight capabilities.
The players
AstraBit
A U.S. broker-dealer registered with the SEC and a FINRA member firm.
Lisa Wade
The Managing Director of Change Investment Management and former CEO of DigitalX Limited.
Josh Hawes
The Founder and CEO of Aegis Guild Capital and Chairman of Royalty Management Holding Corporation.
John Buckley
An existing member of the AstraBit Strategic Advisory Board with experience in Hong Kong exchange operations.
The details
The newly expanded board provides guidance on trading infrastructure, quantitative risk oversight, and critical minerals market structure. These advisors will assist AstraBit in aligning its internal processes with global regulatory standards while supporting the broker-dealer’s broader institutional growth strategy. The appointments integrate cross-market expertise to refine the firm's operational stability.
Timeline
September 29, 2026: AstraBit announced the appointment of Wade and Hawes.
December 2025: Lisa Wade concluded her term as Co-Chair of the Digital Economy Council of Australia.
Market Landscape
The appointments follow a broader industry trend where SEC-registered broker-dealers leverage specialized advisory boards to manage the regulatory complexities of digital-asset infrastructure. This move mirrors competitive efforts to harden risk-oversight frameworks while eyeing international expansion.
Owners and operators should monitor these leadership appointments as signals of a firm's shift toward high-stakes asset classes like digital commodities. Watch how these additions influence the firm’s risk profile and service offerings in the coming fiscal quarters.
The takeaway
The move underscores the importance of deep, specialized expertise when navigating the regulatory intersection of traditional finance and digital assets. Operators should audit their own advisory structures to ensure they possess the specific technical bench strength required for their next growth stage.
Further reading
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