Maike Hornung is the Crypto Business Lead for Europe at Visa. In this position, she is responsible for operationalizing and delivering Visa's crypto strategy in the European region. This includes developing and leading Visa's regulatory and government engagement strategy for Central Europe, which covers Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other countries. Hornung has a background in business management, having received a master's degree in Public Services Policy and Management from King's College London. She also holds a bachelor's degree in European Studies from Maastricht University. Before her current role at Visa, Hornung's experience included working in the areas of regulatory and government engagement, as well as developing and implementing strategies related to Visa's crypto initiatives in Europe. As Visa's Crypto Business Lead for Europe, Maike Hornung plays a crucial role in advancing Visa's involvement and strategy in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space, particularly in the European market.