Look who’s back. Barry Silbert, founder of Grayscale, has returned as the company’s board chair, just when Grayscale is gearing up for its next big move. The company made the announcement that they’ve not only brought Silbert back into the fold but have also expanded their leadership team with four new C-suite executives. It’s a bit of a power move, and we’re here for it.
Alongside Silbert, Grayscale has welcomed Diana Zhang as chief operating officer, Ramona Boston as chief marketing officer, Maxwell Rosenthal as chief human resources officer, and Andrea Williams as chief communications officer. These fresh faces will be reporting directly to Grayscale CEO Peter Mintzberg, who seems pretty pumped about this new lineup.
“We’ve assembled a team that combines expertise from the world’s top financial institutions with cutting-edge innovation in digital assets,” Mintzberg said.
Translation: Grayscale’s not just playing catch-up in the crypto game, they’re aiming to dominate.
Silbert’s Return Signals Big Moves Ahead
Silbert’s return comes after his resignation in December 2023, which, let’s face it, was pretty dramatic. His departure came amidst regulatory heat, including a lawsuit from the New York Attorney General about DCG’s lending arm Genesis and the whole Gemini Earn fiasco. But that’s all in the past now, as Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF conversion got approved, and the company is moving full steam ahead.
“I’m honored to rejoin the Grayscale board at a defining moment for both the company and the broader digital asset ecosystem,” Silbert said.
He’s clearly pumped to get back in the driver’s seat. After all, he founded Grayscale in 2013 with a vision to change the way people access and invest in digital assets.
Grayscale is also taking steps to prepare for some major moves, the company recently filed confidentially for an IPO in the United States. Yeah, you read that right. Grayscale is gearing up for its next chapter, and it looks like it’s going to be a wild ride. With Silbert back in the mix, expect a lot of bold moves in the coming months.
Anastasiia G
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