BlackRock’s Head Of Digital Asset Strategy To Join Ethereum Treasury Company SharpLink
Joseph Chalom, former head of digital assets strategy at BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), has been named co-CEO of SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ:SBET), the world’s second-largest corporate holder of Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), effective July 24.
Announced on July 25, the move underscores SharpLink’s ambition to lead in Ethereum-based decentralized finance (DeFi) and digital asset innovation.
Chalom will serve alongside current CEO Rob Phythian, who will transition to president over the next quarter while remaining on the company’s board.
SharpLink, a Minneapolis-based online gaming company with 360,807 ETH valued at approximately $1.34 billion as of July 20, 2025, is a prominent advocate for Ethereum adoption.
Chalom’s expertise, honed through launching BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (NASDAQ:ETHA) with over $10 billion in assets, positions him to drive SharpLink’s vision of bridging traditional finance and blockchain technology.
Joseph Lubin, SharpLink’s chairman and Ethereum co-founder, called Chalom’s appointment a “resounding validation” of the company’s ETH treasury strategy.
Chalom stated, “SharpLink’s commitment to the Ethereum ecosystem reflects a bold vision that resonates with my passion for digital assets and scaling innovative …
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