Building the future of finance.
Advisory, technology, and GENIUS Act alignment for banks, RIAs, and broker dealers moving from plan to pilot.
We're on a mission.
Traditional finance creates barriers that slow innovation and limit access. We help institutions modernize by turning eligible assets into programmable digital instruments and enabling near real time settlement with a compliance first approach.
First Block exists to make tokenization practical, secure, and regulator ready for banks, advisors, and broker dealers. We focus on clear controls, audit ready reporting, and measurable business outcomes.
By tokenizing RWAs and enabling instant settlement through stablecoin rails, we're not just improving finance, we're rebuilding it from first principles.
3 Pillars
Compliance | Security | Transparency
Our framework for production builds.
We're driven by our values.
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Innovation Focused
We ship useful innovation, not experiments. Every build targets measurable client outcomes and risk reduction.
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Compliance First
Regulation is our foundation. Policies, reserves, reporting, and audit trails are built in from day one.
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Institutional Access
Designed for banks, RIAs, and broker-dealers with regional rules in mind. Available where permitted.
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Speed Matters
Low-latency execution and near real time settlement, with policy controls and change management.
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Partnership Driven
Co-designed with clients and regulated partners for production outcomes and adoption.
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Long-Term Vision
We plan for upgrades and interoperability so you can scale across venues and jurisdictions without rework.
Meet the team.
Seasoned finance veterans and blockchain innovators united by a common vision.
Daniel P. Cannon
Founder & CEO
Investment-banking background across structured products and digital assets. Led capital formation and advisory work for banks and fintechs. Advises institutions on tokenization strategy, custody design, and policy engagement.
Ramon Stoffel
CTO
Swiss technologist and entrepreneur in AI, blockchain, and cloud infrastructure. Founded and exited an AI software company in 2025. Leads smart-contract, and platform engineering at First Block. BS in AI and Machine Learning; pursuing an MS in Data Science.
Dr. Hong Phan
Head of AI
Physician-entrepreneur in AI, medtech, and blockchain. Trained at Charité Berlin; research at University of Zurich with Johns Hopkins. Founded Mai Medical, MaiDoc.ai, Mai Medtech, Octane Nutrition, and Tortuga Vitalis. He leads AI programs advancing preventive, data-driven health systems.Startup consultant specializing in financial modeling and business planning. Experience at top UK consultancy. Chartered Accountant driving First Block's growth through strategic initiatives.
Our Journey
Company Founded
First Block established with a vision to democratize access to real-world assets through tokenization.
Platform Development
Core tokenization modules, custodial wallets, and API-first architecture designed; audit scope and controls defined.
GENIUS Act Enacted
Federal stablecoin framework becomes law; we launch executive workshops and readiness assessments.
Pilot Ready Platform
Pilot environment live with smart contracts, KYC and AML workflow, and custody integrations.
Trading Platform Launch
Secondary trading through a registered ATS partner with near real time settlement.
Strategic Partners
We work with regulated providers and technology collaborators to deliver institutional grade infrastructure.
Ready to lead the digital transformation?
Schedule a consultation to map your tokenization or GENIUS Act program and see near real time settlement in action.