Winklevoss-Led Gemini Hires Brad Vopni to Head Institutional Advancement
Cryptocurrency Exchange Gemini Hires Brad Vopni as Head of Institutional Operations
Vopni will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the company's institutional strategy.
Will Canny | Edited by Stephen Alpher May 7, 2025, 1:00 PM
Key points:
- Brad Vopney has joined cryptocurrency exchange Gemini as head of institutional operations.
- He transferred from Hudson River Trading.
Cryptocurrency platform Gemini has announced the appointment of Brad Vopni as its head of institutional operations, CoinDesk reports in an exclusive interview.
Vopni will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the company's institutional strategy.
Gemini already works with exchange-traded fund (ETF) providers such as VanEck, Purpose, Evolve, 7RCC and Monochrome.
“With our crypto platform offering a wide range of products built with a focus on security, reliability, and compliance, Gemini is well positioned to serve the growing institutional community, no matter where they are in their crypto journey, with a focus on delivering top-notch customer service,” Vopni said in an emailed comment.
Prior to joining Gemini, Vopni spent 6 years as Head of Digital Assets at Hudson River Trading, one of the leading electronic trading firms, where he led the expansion into the cryptocurrency sector.
He joined Hudson River after leading capital markets at NextShares LLC, where he was instrumental in creating and launching the industry's first actively managed, protected portfolio exchange-traded product.
In March, Gemini hired Dan Chen as its new CFO.
Read more: Gemini appoints new CFO as it prepares for possible IPO
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