Joseph Chalom, a former senior executive at BlackRock, has officially joined SharpLink Gaming, Inc. as co-CEO, marking a major leadership shakeup in the fast-growing Ethereum treasury sector.
Chalom Brings Institutional Firepower to Ethereum-Focused SharpLink
The announcement was made Friday, July 25, confirming that Chalom, who led BlackRock’s digital asset strategy, will now help steer SharpLink’s vision in the Ethereum ecosystem. At BlackRock, Chalom held the role of Managing Director and Head of Strategic Ecosystem Partnerships, where he was instrumental in bridging traditional finance with blockchain infrastructure.
His past work includes strategic partnerships with Circle, Coinbase, BNY Mellon, and Anchorage Digital Bank, helping BlackRock roll out products like the IBIT and ETHA ETFs — now the fastest-growing crypto ETFs globally.
“I’m proud of what we accomplished at BlackRock, especially bringing digital assets to the mainstream,” Chalom said, referencing the launch of ETHA and tokenization platform BUIDL.
Ethereum Co-Founder Joseph Lubin Welcomes the Move
Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin, who serves as chairman of SharpLink, praised Chalom’s appointment as a strategic milestone.
“Few executives have unlocked institutional adoption the way Joseph has. His decision to join SharpLink validates our Ethereum treasury strategy,” Lubin stated.
SharpLink’s Growing Role in ETH Treasury War
SharpLink currently manages $1.3 billion in ETH holdings, making it one of the largest Ethereum treasuries in the world. However, it was recently surpassed by rival BitMine, which bought 566,776 ETH (worth $2B) this month — escalating a race among corporates to accumulate Ethereum.
To remain competitive, SharpLink is doubling down on Ethereum infrastructure, tokenized assets, and public market strategy. Chalom is expected to expand institutional partnerships and scale ETH-based products, positioning SharpLink as a leader in digital asset finance.
BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF Breaks Records
The hire also comes in the same week that BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) crossed $10 billion in assets under management, becoming the third-fastest ETF in U.S. history to hit that mark.
Conclusion
With Joseph Chalom joining as co-CEO, SharpLink is signaling serious intent to shape the future of Ethereum adoption at the corporate and institutional level. As competition for ETH reserves heats up, SharpLink is clearly gearing up for the next wave of tokenized finance.
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