Source: Cointelegraph
Original: “Wintermute Opens New York Office, Claims US Crypto Regulations Have Improved”
London-based algorithmic cryptocurrency trading and market-making firm Wintermute has opened an office in New York as part of its expansion plans in the United States.
Wintermute announced the opening of its New York office on May 15, 2025, citing improved regulatory conditions in the world's largest economy.
The company wrote in a post on X on May 15: “As the US takes a more friendly approach to digital assets, institutional adoption accelerates, and we are quickly establishing roots in New York City.” It added that the local presence would help them “contribute to the future regulatory framework.”
Wintermute's CEO Evgeny Gaevoy stated, “We are eager to continue growing and play a significant role in the US crypto market. As a neutral participant with deep expertise across various areas of digital assets, we believe we are well-positioned to provide expertise on Capitol Hill.”
As part of the company's expansion, Wintermute also announced the appointment of Ron Hammond as its new head of policy and advocacy, with the company stating that Ron brings “a decade of experience shaping crypto policy on Capitol Hill.”
Hammond previously served as the senior director of government relations and institutional engagement at the Blockchain Association and as the policy director for US Congressman Warren Davidson.
Hammond also authored the Token Taxonomy Act in 2021, which was the first bipartisan-supported crypto regulatory bill in the US.
Since President Donald Trump took office on January 20 after winning the 2024 presidential election, an increasing number of crypto companies have begun to expand their operations in the United States.
During his campaign, Trump stated that his administration intended to prioritize crypto policy as a national priority, enhancing expectations for innovation-friendly crypto regulations over the next four years.
According to Cointelegraph's report on May 11, at least eight major crypto companies have announced plans to expand in the US this year, hoping for increased regulatory clarity. These companies include Binance.US, eToro, OKX exchange, Nexo, Circle, Crypto.com, and a16z.
Wintermute stated that its goal is to contribute to the emerging regulatory framework in the US.
The company declared, “We have met with the SEC's crypto special working group and will continue to provide technical advice and engage in key legislative efforts.” It added that these efforts are “crucial for ongoing institutional participation.”
Meanwhile, participants in the crypto industry are awaiting progress on the STABLE Act, which stands for the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability to Improve the Ledger Economy Act.
The STABLE Act passed the House Financial Services Committee on April 2 with a vote of 32 to 17 and is currently awaiting arrangements for debate and a full vote in the House.
However, another key piece of stablecoin legislation, the GENIUS Act, which stands for the Guidance and Establishment of a National Stablecoin Innovation Act, initially failed to gain sufficient support from Democrats on May 8, prompting at least 60 top crypto founders to gather in Washington, D.C. in support.
Despite the stalemate in stablecoin legislation, Nexo analyst Iliya Kalchev told Cointelegraph, “The push for regulatory clarity remains active in both chambers.”
Related: Reports indicate that Ukraine's Bitcoin (BTC) Strategic Reserve Bill has entered its final review stage.
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