Elena Chigibaeva

Elena Chigibaeva

Deputy CEO for International Cooperation

Elena Chigibaeva is the Deputy CEO for International Cooperation at Gold Dollar (USDKG), a gold-backed stablecoin endorsed by the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic. Elena leads global partnerships and cross-border initiatives in Web3, digital finance, and blockchain infrastructure. Recognized as an expert in virtual assets and regulatory frameworks in Central Asia, she operates at the intersection of public policy, compliance, and emerging technologies. Elena is a co-founder of WeinCrypto DAO and the ETH Bishkek hackathon, initiatives focused on education, inclusion, and regional innovation in digital assets. She works closely with banks and exchanges on training related to virtual assets and regulatory compliance, and serves as a faculty member at the American University of Central Asia, where she teaches AI and blockchain for social innovation.