Wintermute has announced the opening of its office in New York, marking an important milestone in the organization’s global expansion. This decision underscores the company’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with partners and contractors in the U.S. market.
This is reported by Бізнес • Медіа
According to the press release, the expansion into the United States is considered a significant step for Wintermute, as establishing a presence in the financial capital of the world will enhance the company’s connections with local financial institutions.
New appointment to strengthen strategy
As part of this expansion, the company has appointed Ron Hammond, former Director of Government Relations at the Blockchain Association, as Head of Policy and Advocacy. Hammond will be responsible for building relationships with U.S. regulators, bringing Wintermute’s expertise to discussions on legislative initiatives, and coordinating the company’s position on key regulatory issues.
“I am excited to join Wintermute—a global leader in the digital asset market—at a time when the company is establishing its presence in the U.S. We see tremendous opportunities for responsible innovation and closer dialogue with government and industry representatives,” said Hammond.
Focus on cryptocurrency market regulation
Hammond’s appointment highlights Wintermute’s commitment to actively participating in shaping regulations in the American cryptocurrency market. With over 10 years of experience in this field, including serving as an advisor to a congressman and authoring key legislation such as the Token Taxonomy Act, he demonstrates the company’s serious approach to regulatory matters.
Wintermute’s CEO, Evgeny Gaevoy, also added that the company decided to quickly establish itself in New York amid favorable regulatory policies in the U.S. He noted that Wintermute has sufficient expertise for productive engagement with authorities and has already begun active work in this direction.
It is worth noting that on April 1, 2025, a number of altcoins experienced a sharp decline in prices due to increased volatility caused by changes in margin requirements on the Binance exchange. During this period, Wintermute was suspected of market manipulation, but company representatives categorically denied these allegations.