Wintermute Opens U.S. Headquarters in New York

Global digital asset trading firm Wintermute has officially launched its U.S. headquarters in New York City, signaling a major step in the company's American expansion and reinforcing its presence in the world's largest financial market.

Global digital asset trading firm Wintermute has officially launched its U.S. headquarters in New York City, a move that signals a major step in the company’s American expansion and reinforces its presence in the world’s largest financial market.

The firm is rolling out its East Coast hub as the regulatory landscape for digital assets shows signs of growing more favorable, particularly with the current administration focused on fostering innovation in the emerging sector.

As part of its broader strategy to engage in shaping the digital asset industry through active participation rather than solely market activity, Wintermute is also making a key strategic hire with the appointment of Ron Hammond as Head of Policy and Advocacy.

Hammond, who joins Wintermute from the Blockchain Association where he was Senior Director of Government Relations and Institutional Engagement, will spearhead the firm’s U.S. regulatory efforts, focusing on influencing digital asset legislation and coordinating industry-wide responses to federal and state proposals.

“With the regulatory climate in the U.S. becoming more constructive, we see tremendous opportunity to foster responsible innovation,” said Hammond, who is a Capitol Hill veteran, having previously served as Financial Services Policy Lead for Rep. Warren Davidson and co-authoring the Token Taxonomy Act—the first bipartisan bill focused on digital asset regulation.

“I’m thrilled to help Wintermute play a central role in building the policy frameworks for the next generation of finance.”

Announcing the launch of Wintermute’s U.S. HQ in New York and welcoming Ron Hammond as Head of Policy and Advocacy.

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— Evgeny Gaevoy (@EvgenyGaevoy) August 21, 2023

Highlighting the firm’s commitment to engaging in the evolving policy landscape, Wintermute CEO Evgeny Gaevoy noted that the firm had already begun dialogue with U.S. regulators, including the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, and will continue to build those relationships from its new hub.

“We’re eager to engage with regulators and provide real-world insight to help shape smart, balanced crypto regulation,” Gaevoy said.

“As a neutral and deeply integrated market participant, we’re uniquely positioned to help policymakers understand this space.”

The new headquarters will also serve to strengthen Wintermute’s OTC trading and liquidity services for U.S.-based partners.

The firm plans to expand its U.S. business development, regulatory and technical teams in the coming months as it deepens its footprint in the market.

Wintermute’s move highlights a broader trend of top crypto-native firms seeking to embed themselves in the evolving U.S. policy ecosystem as they position for growth with the promise of regulatory clarity.