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SharpLink Gaming Appoints Ex-BlackRock Strategist Joseph Chalom as Co-CEO

Securing $413 million through its ATM facility, SharpLink has grown its Ethereum treasury to 360,807 ETH valued at $1.34 billion.

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BlackRock's digital asset chief departs to join Ethereum treasury firm SharpLink Gaming
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Overview

  • Joseph Chalom, who spearheaded BlackRock’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, assumed co-CEO duties at SharpLink on July 24.
  • Rob Phythian will transition from CEO to president over the next quarter while remaining on the company’s board.
  • SharpLink raised $413 million via its at-the-market equity program and amended its sales agreement to allow up to $6 billion in share sales.
  • The firm now holds 360,807 ETH in its treasury, positioning it as the world’s second-largest corporate Ethereum holder.
  • SharpLink’s stock fell more than 6% on the co-CEO announcement, extending a five-day slide beyond 31% amid investor scrutiny.