Who he is
Alexander Fazel is one of the public faces of SwissBorg, where he serves as Chief Partnership Officer: he handles partnerships, business development and ecosystem growth, from integrations with market makers and custodians to the launch of new assets and features. Outside the company he is best known as the host of Cryptonites, an educational channel where he interviews founders and executives in the sector with a beginner-friendly, educational angle. His background is commercial: he studied international business at California State University, Fullerton and earned a BBA in International Business at SKEMA Business School. His profile combines communication and business development, a mix that has made him a fixture at industry conferences and events.
Current role
Chief Partnership Officer of SwissBorg and host of Cryptonites. The role is confirmed by his public professional profile and industry directories, with public appearances in this capacity through 2025 and 2026. (Verified: September 2026)
Career path
- Studies in international business (CSUF) and a BBA in International Business (SKEMA Business School).
- Joins SwissBorg, where he rose to the role of Chief Partnership Officer.
- Launch and hosting of Cryptonites, a YouTube channel of crypto interviews and education.
Recent developments and controversies
There are no known personal controversies against him. On the corporate front, on September 8, 2025 SwissBorg suffered an attack on its SOL Earn program: roughly 192,600 SOL (~$41 million) were stolen by exploiting a vulnerability in the API of staking partner Kiln, not in the SwissBorg platform itself. The incident affected less than 1% of users and the company announced reimbursement from its own treasury — a transparent handling that is part of the informational picture on the company's leadership. (Verified: September 2026)
FAQ
Does Alex Fazel still work at SwissBorg? Yes: as of September 2026 he is still the company's Chief Partnership Officer, a role he has held for several years.
What is Cryptonites? A YouTube channel of cryptocurrency education hosted by Fazel, based on interviews with founders and executives in the sector with an educational slant.
See also
Verified sources
- https://uk.linkedin.com/in/alexfazel
- https://cryptoslate.com/people/alexander-fazel/
- https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/explained-the-swissborg-hack-september-2025
- https://swissborg.com/blog/swissborg-security-update-kiln-breach
