In a significant move aimed at enhancing its institutional offerings, crypto exchange Gemini has announced the appointment of Brad Vopni as the new head of institutional. This hire, confirmed in an exclusive interview with CoinDesk, signals Gemini’s commitment to a robust institutional strategy as the demand for cryptocurrency services among large-scale investors continues to grow.
Vopni will be tasked with overseeing and executing the firm's institutional strategy, focusing on delivering an exceptional client experience tailored to various stages of an institutional client’s crypto journey. His depth of experience is expected to play a crucial role in steering Gemini’s growth in this sector.
Gemini is already collaborating with several prominent exchange-traded fund (ETF) providers, including VanEck, Purpose, Evolve, 7RCC, and Monochrome. This partnership showcases Gemini’s proactive approach in expanding its ecosystem and reinforcing its position within the institutional market.
“With a crypto-native platform offering a diverse set of products founded with safety, security and compliance in mind, Gemini is well positioned to serve the growing institutional community wherever they are along their crypto journey,” stated Vopni in an email correspondence, emphasizing the firm’s focus on providing a stellar client experience.
Prior to joining Gemini, Vopni spent six years at Hudson River Trading as the head of digital assets. There, he led the expansion into the crypto space for one of the world’s largest electronic trading firms. His previous experience includes a significant tenure at NextShares LLC, where he was instrumental in the development and launch of the industry’s first actively-managed, portfolio-protected exchange-traded product.
Gemini has made several strategic appointments recently, including the hiring of Dan Chen as its new chief financial officer in March, preparing the exchange for future growth opportunities, including a potential IPO.
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