Jamie Elkaleh
Comment: All sourcing is either interviews, press releases, primary, or don't really cover the subject in depth. None of these denote notability. Sulfurboy (talk) 20:02, 26 July 2026 (UTC)
| Jamie Elkaleh | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 1992[1] Liverpool, England |
| 💼 Occupation | Business executive |
| Known for | Former owner of North Wales Crusaders; former chief marketing officer of Bitget Wallet |
Jamie Elkaleh (born October 1992) is a British business executive. He has worked in cryptocurrency marketing and has been involved with the rugby league club North Wales Crusaders.[2]
Early life and career
Elkaleh is from Liverpool, England.[3]
Before working in the cryptocurrency industry, company biographies describe him as having worked in professional sport as a coach and performance analyst.[2]
According to company sources, he later worked in the cryptocurrency industry, including roles connected with the cryptocurrency exchange Binance and blockchain education initiatives.[4]
North Wales Crusaders
In May 2024, BBC Sport reported that Elkaleh LLC, a Dubai-based company owned by Elkaleh, had agreed to become the majority shareholder of North Wales Crusaders, then competing in League One. The proposed takeover was subject to approval by the Rugby Football League (RFL), with the stated ambition of returning the club to the Super League.[5]
The takeover was also reported by Wrexham.com, which published an open letter from club chief executive Andy Moulsdale to supporters regarding the ownership change.[6]
Companies House records show that Elkaleh was appointed as a director of North Wales Crusaders Limited on 28 October 2024 and resigned on 20 December 2024.[1]
In December 2024, TotalRL/League Express reported that the EggChaser group, led by Bobby and Arun Watkins, had acquired the majority stake in the club from Elkaleh LLC after receiving RFL approval. The report described Elkaleh as a Dubai-based cryptocurrency business owner and included his statement regarding the transition.[7]
The sale was also reported by SeriousAboutRL.[8]
In April 2026, The i Paper reported on financial problems affecting North Wales Crusaders under its subsequent ownership, including unpaid wages and claims from creditors.[9]
Love Rugby League reported that Elkaleh criticised the RFL during the crisis, stating that he had stepped aside from the club and had given it away following discussions with the governing body.[10]
In May 2026, the RFL terminated the membership of the previous club entity due to insolvency and later granted an interim licence to NW Rugby League 26 Limited, a new company led by Elkaleh, allowing the Crusaders to continue competing in the 2026 Championship season under financial sustainability conditions.[11] In an interview with journalist John Davidson, Elkaleh said he wanted to prevent the club from disappearing and discussed plans for the team, including the appointment of Sean Long as coach and a kit partnership with hummel.
Bitget and Bitget Wallet
By early 2024, Elkaleh was working as a regional growth and country manager for the cryptocurrency exchange Bitget.[3][12]
In 2024, he moved to Bitget Wallet, the company's self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet business, where he worked in marketing and growth roles.[4]
In November 2024, Elkaleh was appointed marketing director of Bitget Wallet.[2]
In June 2025, Bitget Wallet announced his appointment as chief marketing officer. The company stated that he had contributed to the platform's marketing strategy and user growth during his time with the company.[13]
The company credited Elkaleh with involvement in the platform's rebrand under the "Crypto for Everyone" positioning and reported growth figures related to the service. These figures were reported by the company and have not been independently verified.[13]
Elkaleh served as a jury member for the CoinGape Crypto Impact Awards in 2025.[14]
He has appeared in interviews with cryptocurrency industry publications including Bitcoin.com News and Cryptorank/Coin Edition, and has participated in industry events including Blockchain RIO and Zebu Live.[15][16]
In 2026, Elkaleh's Forbes Councils profile listed him as an advisor to Bitget Wallet following his transition from the chief marketing officer role.[17]
Forbes Communications Council
In November 2024, Elkaleh was announced as a member of the Forbes Communications Council.[2]
The Forbes Communications Council is a membership organization operated in partnership with Forbes. Membership does not represent a Forbes editorial position or award.
Selected publications
Under the Forbes Communications Council byline, Elkaleh has published articles on topics related to cryptocurrency, finance and technology, including:
- "How Emerging Markets Are Rewriting The Rules Of Global Finance"
- "From Banks To Wallets: What You Need To Know About The Next Fintech Leap"
- "PayFi's Communication Lesson"
- "The Future Of Finance Fits In Your Pocket"
- "From Wallet To Checkout: A New Era Of Spendable Crypto"
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Jamie Elkaleh — officer appointments". Companies House. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Bitget Wallet Marketing Director Jamie Elkaleh Joins Forbes Council to Promote Blockchain Education" (Press release). GlobeNewswire. 2024-11-26. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Jamie Elkaleh". CryptoSlate. 2024-02-23. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedbitget-pr-nov2024 - ↑ "North Wales Crusaders to be taken over by Dubai company". BBC Sport. 2024-05-31. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
- ↑ "Supporters assured North Wales Crusaders takeover by Dubai firm will mean club in safe hands". Wrexham.com. 2024-06-03. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
- ↑ "League One club sold by owner just six months after taking charge". TotalRL / League Express. 2024-12-23. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
- ↑ "League One rugby league club sold just six months after takeover". SeriousAboutRL. 2024-12-21. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
- ↑ "Furious parents owed £10,000s by owners of collapsing Welsh rugby club". The i Paper. 2026-04-16. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
- ↑ "Former North Wales Crusaders owner issues scathing attack on RFL". Love Rugby League. 2026-04-16. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
- ↑ "New North Wales Crusaders club granted interim RFL licence". TotalRL / League Express. 2026-05-07. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
- ↑ "Interview with Jamie Elkaleh". Blockleaders.io. 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Jamie Elkaleh Appointed as Bitget Wallet's CMO After Doubling User Base, Leading Major Rebrand" (Press release). GlobeNewswire. 2025-06-25. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
- ↑ "Crypto Impact Awards 2025 — Jury". CoinGape Awards. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
- ↑ "An Interview With Jamie Elkaleh (Bitget Wallet): Crypto's Shift to Everyday Finance". Bitcoin.com News. 2026-01-14. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
- ↑ "Exclusive Interview of Jamie Elkaleh on Bitget Wallet's Innovative Moves". Cryptorank / Coin Edition. 2025-11-20. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
- ↑ "Jamie Elkaleh". Forbes Councils. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
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