BioSig & Streamex Appoint Defi Expert and Visionary, Russell Starr as Strategic Advisor
BioSig Technologies, Inc. ("BioSig" or the "Company"), which recently merged with Streamex Exchange Corporation ("Streamex") (NASDAQ:BSGM), is pleased to announce the appointment of Russell Starr as Strategic Advisor to Streamex. Mr. Starr brings decades of experience in capital markets, business development, and transformative deal-making across, defi, traditional finance and emerging sectors.
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A former executive on Bay Street and respected entrepreneur and financier, Mr. Starr has built a reputation for navigating high-stakes financial transactions and guiding companies through complex growth trajectories. Most recently, he served as CEO of DeFi Technologies, a publicly traded company at the forefront of decentralized finance and digital asset innovation where he led the company's growth from $0.07 USD to $4.95 USD per share and over $200M USD in yearly revenue. Under his leadership, DeFi Technologies accelerated its strategic focus on Web3 infrastructure, emerging markets, and tokenized finance. After stepping back as CEO of Defi Mr Starr assume the role of Head of Capital Markets and helped bring Defi Technologies to be listed on the Nasdaq.
Mr. Starr's career is defined by a consistent focus on long-term value creation, particularly in the natural resource and renewable energy sectors. He is a strong advocate for Canada's emerging leadership in the global resource economy and sees the convergence of the renewable energy transition and weakening fiat currencies as powerful tailwinds for real asset investment.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Starr has held key leadership roles across public and private companies, contributing deep expertise in M&A, venture capital, and strategic partnerships. His ability to structure high-return, high-impact deals has earned him the trust of stakeholders across sectors.
"Russell's experience in capital markets, natural resources, and decentralized finance make him an exceptional addition to the Streamex advisory team," said Henry McPhie, CEO of BioSig and Co-Founder of Streamex. "His visionary leadership and belief in the long-term value of real assets align perfectly with our mission to bring commodities on chain. We're thrilled to welcome him as we scale our presence in the tokenized asset space."
Mr. Starr commented, "Streamex is leading a powerful shift in how real-world assets are accessed, valued, and exchanged. The infrastructure they're building is unlocking the full potential of tokenized commodities. I'm excited to contribute to a platform that combines deep market knowledge with a bold, innovative vision."
Streamex's Advisory Board
Russell Starr joins a world-class group of strategic advisors at Streamex:
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Frank Giustra – Strategic Investor and Advisor on Commodities
- Founder of Wheaton Precious Metals ($37B)
- Founder of GoldCorp (Acquired by Newmont for $57B)
- Founder of LionsGate Films ($2B)
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Sean Roosen – Strategic Advisor on Mining and Asset Strategy
- Founder, Executive Chairman, and CEO of Osisko Development Corp.
- Founder & Former CEO of Osisko Mining
- Founder & Former CEO of Osisko Gold Royalties ($6.9B)
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Mathew August – Strategic Advisor on US Capital Markets
- Executive Chairman of Atlas Capital Partners, a New York-based single-family office and merchant bank
- Active venture capitalist with investments in Defense Tech, FinTech, and Aerospace
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Russell Starr – Strategic Advisor on Defi & Resource Innovation
- Former CEO of DeFi Technologies
- Veteran Bay Street executive and capital markets expert
- Entrepreneur specializing in high-return transactions, renewable energy, and natural resources
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Trevor Bacon – Strategic Advisor on DeFi Infrastructure
- CEO and Co-Founder of Parcl
- Former Portfolio Manager and Barclays Vice President
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Kellan Grenier – Strategic Advisor on Tokenized Asset Strategy and Web3 Integration
- COO and Co-Founder of Parcl
- Former Investment Analyst and blockchain strategist
About Streamex
Streamex is a gold treasury and infrastructure company building the foundation for on-chain commodity markets. With a focus on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, Streamex is developing a vertically integrated platform that combines token issuance, trading infrastructure, and physical gold holdings positioning the Company to become one of Nasdaq's largest public holders of gold bullion.
This strategic approach aligns with Streamex's mission to reshape global finance by bringing the approximately $142 trillion global commodities market on chain. By merging the security and trust of physical gold with the efficiency and transparency of blockchain, Streamex is creating scalable financial infrastructure for a new era of digital commodities.
The Company plans to hold significant quantities of physical gold, securely vaulted through a top-tier bullion bank. Streamex will denominate the majority of its balance sheet in vaulted gold rather than fiat currency, supporting a long-term, value-based financial model. Combined with Streamex's Solana-based blockchain infrastructure, this strategy enables a recurring revenue model that supports the issuance of gold-backed digital assets.
Streamex is a wholly owned subsidiary of BioSig Technologies, Inc.
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