RUPERTUS ROTHENHAEUSER IS BITMEX CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Crypto exchange BitMEX has welcomed Rupertus Rothenhaeuser as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

As CCO, Rupertus will spearhead BitMEX’s ‘Beyond Derivatives’ plan to expand into spot, brokerage, custody, information products, and establish BitMEX Academy.

In particular, he is responsible for developing the exchange’s global client relationships, overseeing the commercial success of its expanding range of products, and growing BitMEX’s market share in the hyper-competitive crypto space.

Reporting directly to BitMEX CEO, Alexander Höptner, Rupertus started his new role on Jan 1 and will be based in Asia, based on a statement.

Rupertus previously served as CEO at Crypto Finance (Brokerage) AG for over a year, during which time, he championed innovative digital asset services for the group’s banking clients.

He said: “BitMEX has major expansion plans in the works, and I’m excited to have joined their growing team at this pivotal time. I see many opportunities for us to expand beyond derivatives, develop game-changing products, and offer significant value in the crypto space for retail and institutional clients alike.”

BitMEX CEO, Alexander Höptner said: “I’m thrilled to welcome Rupertus to our senior leadership team as we expand our services, reach new markets, and transform BitMEX from a derivatives-focused platform to a full crypto ecosystem.

“Our mission is to lead the digital financial revolution, and I am confident that Rupertus is uniquely suited to drive our commercial development.”

BitMEX, a trading platform that offers investors access to the global digital currency financial markets, is owned by HDR Global Trading Limited.

-- BERNAMA