Daniel Rabetti

Dr. Daniel Rabetti is an Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School, holding the S. Dhanabalan Chair in Quantitative Studies since 2023. He concurrently serves as a visiting scholar at Harvard Business School and holds courtesy appointments in Finance at NUS. His research focuses on financial economics, blockchain innovation, and regulatory challenges in decentralized finance (DeFi), with particular emphasis on cryptocurrency markets, tax policy, and cybercrime prevention. Rabetti advises fintech ventures and contributes to policy discussions through engagements with institutions like the IMF and SEC.

Education: Ph.D. in Business (Tel Aviv University, 2023); M.A. in Financial Economics (Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, 2017); B.A. in Business Administration-Finance (Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, 2014).

Research Interests: Rabetti explores blockchain's transformative impact on financial systems, including DeFi protocols, crypto-enabled cybercrimes, and tax compliance strategies. His work bridges academic rigor with practical policy implications, addressing issues like audit quality in decentralized systems and regulatory frameworks for digital assets.

Key Contributions: His paper on crypto-enabled cybercrimes was awarded the Best Conference Paper and featured in major media outlets. He has presented at prestigious venues like the Western Finance Association and the Securities and Exchange Commission. His research informs global regulatory bodies and underpins tax policy recommendations for digital asset taxation.

Awards: Recognized for impactful scholarship in fintech and blockchain governance.

Advising & Grants: Rabetti advises fintech startups and leads research initiatives at NUS Fintech Lab and the Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF). His work is supported by grants from Ripple UBRI, Israel Science Foundation, and Cornell FinTech Initiative.

Labs & Teams: Active in DEFT Labs, Cornell Fintech Initiative, and the Nanyang Blockchain Conference organizing committee.