Caladan Expands into the U.S. Market with a New York Office

The move comes amid a changing regulatory climate under the Trump administration, which is easing restrictions on digital asset companies.

Singapore-based crypto trading firm Caladan is expanding to the U.S. with a new office in New York City. The firm is expanding amid a changing regulatory climate in the U.S. that has seen the Trump administration ease restrictions on digital asset companies and become more open to crypto.

The firm says it is expanding to connect Asia’s crypto infrastructure with rising institutional demand in the U.S. It is also applying for U.S. broker-dealer registration and considering membership with FINRA.

“We’re excited to contribute to the growth of the U.S. digital asset market, and we believe that our experience in Asia can be valuable as the industry continues to evolve here,” said Charles Gao, co-founder and managing partner at Caladan.

Caladan is hiring for at least 5% of its global workforce to support the new U.S. operations. It will focus on providing liquidity solutions and execution services to institutional clients in the U.S.

The firm says it aims to bridge gaps between global markets and ensure rapid response to institutional demand. It will also offer market-making and DeFi services in the U.S.

To lead its U.S. push, Caladan has appointed Gian-Paul Caccia, and two other industry experts will join the firm’s leadership team.

The team has experience at traditional finance firms and digital asset platforms, including Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), Cowen Digital, and Bank of America (NYSE:BAC).

“We’re assembling a diverse team with deep experience in both traditional and digital finance to serve the evolving needs of our institutional clients,” said Caccia.

He added that the goal is to integrate “Wall Street-grade rigor” into Caladan’s crypto-native strategies.

The focus will be on building reliable infrastructure that meets emerging U.S. compliance standards.

The leadership team’s experience will be crucial as Caladan builds relationships with domestic regulators and institutional partners.

The firm will also expand its market-making capabilities and DeFi services in the U.S. It plans to scale up for high-volume trading and support token ecosystems.

Overall, the leadership team will be instrumental in ensuring operational excellence in the American market.

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