Wintermute enters US with HQ in NYC, hires former crypto lobbyist

Wintermute has officially entered the U.S. market with the launch of its New York City headquarters. 

As part of its U.S. push, Wintermute has appointed Ron Hammond as Head of Policy and Advocacy. 

Hammond previously served as the Senior Director of Government Relations at the Blockchain Association and brings nearly a decade of policy experience, including authoring the Token Taxonomy Act while working on Capitol Hill, according to the company. 

Wintermute is making strides in its global expansion and wants to become a key influence in the development of digital asset regulations in the United States.

“With the regulatory climate in the U.S. becoming more constructive, we see tremendous opportunity to foster responsible innovation,” said Hammond. 

He will spearhead Wintermute’s engagement with federal and state policymakers, industry groups, and regulators such as the SEC, where Wintermute has already held discussions.

US-based partners

CEO Evgeny Gaevoy said the New York office will allow the firm to better support U.S.-based partners and provide OTC services locally. 

Gaevoy emphasized the firm’s “policy-neutral” approach and added that Wintermute is actively expanding its U.S. team, with plans to hire five to ten more employees as part of its 130-person global workforce.

Wintermute’s U.S. move follows its Singapore office opening in late 2024, underscoring its commitment to growing in key global financial hubs. The firm reportedly handles over $15 billion in daily trading volume and provides liquidity across 60+ exchanges.

The U.S. expansion comes amid growing optimism in the crypto sector about regulatory clarity under the Trump administration, with Wintermute positioning itself to play a central role in shaping that evolving landscape.