Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein Resigns After a Decade
Peter Mintzberg, a seasoned executive from Goldman Sachs, will take over as CEO starting August 15.
- Sonnenshein steps down after leading Grayscale since 2021 and working at the firm since 2014.
- Peter Mintzberg, with experience at Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, and Invesco, will succeed Sonnenshein.
- Grayscale's flagship Bitcoin Trust recently converted to an ETF but has faced significant outflows.
- The firm withdrew its Ethereum futures ETF application earlier this month amid regulatory challenges.
- Barry Silbert, CEO of Digital Currency Group, praised Sonnenshein's leadership and strategic vision.