Gemini Exchange Taps Brad Vopni to Spearhead Institutional Crypto Expansion

Gemini makes a power play for Wall Street’s crypto dollars—hiring Brad Vopni to lead institutional strategy. The ex-Citadel exec brings deep liquidity expertise as the exchange battles Coinbase and Kraken for dominance in regulated crypto markets.

Vopni’s hire signals Gemini’s aggressive pivot toward high-net-worth investors and hedge funds—a segment that now accounts for over 60% of crypto trading volume. His mandate? Cut through regulatory fog and onboard blue-chip clients before the next bull run.

Meanwhile, traditional finance still scoffs. "Another crypto firm paying millions to chase institutional pipe dreams," muttered one skeptical Goldman MD. But with Bitcoin ETF inflows hitting $12B this month alone, the smart money’s already voting with its wallet.