Wintermute Enters U.S. Market with New York Headquarters and Ron Hammond as Head of Policy
By: financefeeds|2025/05/16 17:00:17
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Wintermute has announced the opening of its U.S. headquarters in New York City, marking a significant move in the firm’s global expansion. The decision reinforces its operational footprint in North America and establishes a physical presence in what the company called “the capital of global finance.” The algorithmic trading and OTC firm will use its New York base to deepen relationships with U.S.-based counterparties and partners while broadening its role in regulatory engagement. As part of this expansion, Wintermute appointed Ron Hammond as Head of Policy and Advocacy. Hammond was previously Senior Director of Government Relations at the Blockchain Association and brings nearly a decade of experience in financial policy. “We believe we are well-positioned to lend our expertise on Capitol Hill” Ron Hammond, Head of Policy and Advocacy at Wintermute, commented, “I am thrilled to join Wintermute, a global powerhouse in digital asset markets, as it establishes a U.S. presence at this critical moment for the digital asset industry. With the regulatory climate in the U.S. becoming more constructive, we see tremendous opportunity to foster responsible innovation and deepen engagement with policymakers and industry stakeholders. I’m eager to work alongside the Wintermute team as it forges a new path in America.” Hammond began his policy career in 2016 as Financial Services Policy Lead for Congressman Warren Davidson. He later joined the Blockchain Association, where he authored legislative proposals, including the Token Taxonomy Act, a bipartisan initiative to create a regulatory framework for digital assets. The appointment reflects Wintermute’s intention to shape digital asset regulation through long-term participation rather than lobbying from the sidelines. The firm confirmed that Hammond will lead policy engagement across state and federal levels, contributing to legislative development and helping coordinate industry-wide responses to proposed rules. Evgeny Gaevoy, CEO of Wintermute, commented, “As the U.S. policy towards digital assets and blockchain innovation has become friendlier, we were determined to act fast and establish roots in the financial capital of the world, New York City. We’re eager to continue our growth and play an integral role in the U.S. market. As a neutral player with deep expertise in all areas of digital assets, we believe we are well-positioned to lend our expertise on Capitol Hill, which we have done recently in our meeting with the SEC Crypto Task Force, and with Ron joining, we will commence fulsome efforts in America.” Gaevoy added that Wintermute’s role across the digital asset ecosystem gives it a “policy-agnostic” advantage when engaging with regulators and lawmakers. The firm plans to use that neutrality to offer technical insights without promoting specific business models. Wintermute is also growing its U.S.-based business development and partnerships team and expanding hiring across key functions. The move comes as digital asset firms seek more formal engagement in Washington, driven by bipartisan interest in crypto market structure legislation and renewed attention to stablecoin frameworks. The company stated that its U.S. office would serve as a cornerstone for expanding services across North America, including localized support for OTC trading counterparties. Wintermute is already recognized globally for its liquidity services in crypto markets, and the firm has increased its involvement in regulatory consultation with global financial authorities. The New York launch reflects confidence in the U.S. as a growth market for institutional digital assets. As regulations move toward greater clarity, Wintermute’s positioning in both trading infrastructure and policy dialogue aligns it with firms anticipating mainstream adoption of tokenized financial instruments.
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