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Vanguard Hires First Head of Digital Assets for Crypto Roadmap, but No Bitcoin ETF
Vanguard is creating a digital asset roadmap with a new head of crypto, but remains opposed to a Bitcoin ETF.
Vanguard, the investment management giant long known for its skepticism toward cryptocurrencies, has hired its first Head of Digital Assets to develop a crypto-focused roadmap.
The move marks a significant shift for the firm, which previously resisted crypto products and publicly warned against Bitcoin ETFs.
Despite the new hire, Vanguard has confirmed it has no plans to launch a Bitcoin ETF, maintaining its cautious stance on direct crypto exposure.
The role will focus on exploring blockchain technology and digital asset strategies that align with Vanguard’s long-term investment philosophy.
- Hiring a Head of Digital Assets signals growing institutional interest in crypto infrastructure.
- Vanguard’s move mirrors similar steps by other traditional finance firms like BlackRock and Fidelity.
- The firm’s continued opposition to a Bitcoin ETF highlights its conservative approach to crypto investing.