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Blockchain firm Crystal appoints Navin Gupta as CEO
Crystal has appointed Gupta to expand its blockchain intelligence solutions.
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Navin Gupta / (Image: Crystal)
Crystal, an Amsterdam-based blockchain intelligence firm focused on compliance and risk monitoring for cryptocurrencies, has appointed Indian origin Navin Gupta as its chief executive officer (CEO).
Gupta takes over the position from Marina Khaustova, who has been named as the new chief operations officer.
According to the company's statement, Gupta will guide the firm in its aim to expand its blockchain intelligence solutions to a global audience of regulators, VASPs, TradFi sectors, and stakeholders in cryptocurrencies. Since 2019, the blockchain firm has expanded its presence into key financial hubs, including North America, the UK, and Europe.
Commenting on the appointment, Gupta said, “Marina and Crystal has been at the forefront of developing an exceptional blockchain intelligence solution. As we continue to see adoption grow, we are committed to leveraging new-age tech to stay ahead of the curve.”
“Regulators need superior intelligence and cutting-edge tools to navigate these changes, and TradFi institutions are seeking to manage risks effectively as they enter the digital assets market. Our goal is to stay insanely customer-centric, bringing our solutions to every corner of the world,” he added.
During his career, Gupta has served at various firms, including Ripple, HSBC, and CitiBank. At HSBC Japan, he headed payments and cash management. He was also a chief architect of HSBC's global initiative on working capital and liquidity management.
In 2008, he was recognized as one of the '50 most promising young leaders' in Asia-Pacific by the Asian Banker. Prior to joining HSBC, he worked at Citigroup in San Francisco as a global relationship manager for technology, media, and telecommunications clients.
He joined Citigroup as a management associate shortly after graduating from the Thunderbird School of Global Management in Arizona. Gupta is a former board member of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
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