CMT Digital Strengthens Global Leadership Team With Two Strategic Hires
06/28/23, 2:05 PM
Location
chicagoIndustry
cryptocurrency
blockchain
venture capital
Position
head of asia
head of business development
CMT Digital a Chicago-based firm investing in blockchain technology and digital asset ventures since 2015, today announced the appointments of Erik Ellingson as Head of Business Development and Augustus Ilag as Head of Asia. Based in Chicago, Mr. Ellingson will focus on building new global partnerships with limited partners, leading public marketing and communications efforts, and providing additional perspective on deal structuring and sourcing to the investment team
Company Info
Location
chicago, illinois, united states
Additional Info
CMT Digital, a division of the CMT Group, is focused on crypto asset trading, blockchain technology investments, and legal/policy engagement in the crypto asset / blockchain technology industry. Beginning in late 2013, the firm immersed itself in understanding the bitcoin protocol and took an active role in shaping the regulatory landscape for crypto assets. Accustomed to operating in highly regulated markets, CMT Digital participates in global discussions on regulation, policy, and best practices in the crypto asset and blockchain space.
CMT Digital’s leadership team has been together for more than two decades, and has assembled professionals with significant trading, technology, investment, and legal experience. With offices in Chicago, Tokyo, and Seoul, CMT Digital operates a 24/7 crypto asset trading desk and makes early-stage venture investments in companies building solutions that are advancing infrastructure in the industry.