Keyrock Appoints New Executives to Bridge Gap Between Crypto and Traditional Finance
- Keyrock appoints TradFi veterans as CCO and COO.
- Valdes-Rodriguez from Abra, Adiliberti from Amber Group.
- Focus on bridging gap between crypto and TradFi.
- B2C2 hires ex-Goldman Sachs pro for EMEA sales.
- State Street seeks digital assets-focused execs.
- State Street job postings indicate focus on blockchain tech.
Summary :
Belgium-based digital asset market maker Keyrock has appointed Robert Valdes-Rodriguez as its chief commercial officer and Francesco Adiliberti as its chief operating officer. Valdes-Rodriguez previously worked at Abra, Crédit Agricole, and Scotiabank, while Adiliberti held positions at Lehman Brothers, Goldman Sachs, and HSBC. Keyrock aims to bridge the gap between crypto and traditional finance, and the new executives' experience will be crucial in developing solutions for institutions in the evolving token economy. Meanwhile, former Goldman Sachs executive Nickolay Karpenko has joined crypto liquidity provider B2C2, focusing on sales in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. B2C2 recently acquired market maker Woorton, expanding its crypto trading capabilities across the EU. On the other hand, custodian bank and asset manager State Street is looking to build its digital assets-focused unit, as indicated by job postings. They are seeking individuals with expertise in digital asset technology, blockchain, smart contracts, and cryptocurrencies. State Street is particularly interested in hiring a head of digital assets solutions and product managers for the EMEA region. The company has not yet commented on these postings.
Sources :
- Blockworks
