An experienced cryptocurrency financial services company, Blockchain.com, recently appointed Lane Kasselman as its new co-CEO to work alongside the company’s executive chairman and CEO.
Notably, Peter Smith, the CEO and co-founder of Blockchain.com, is currently based in the United Kingdom, with several sources indicating his exact location is in London.
On the other hand, the new co-CEO is working to expand the company’s footprint in the US, with the establishment of a new headquarters in Dallas, Texas.
According to sources close to the situation, Kasselman is being promoted from the company after serving as Chief Business Officer and President of Blockchain.com.
Smith acknowledges Kasselman’s contribution to Blockchain.com
Regarding Kasselman’s promotion, Smith released a statement praising the new co-CEO for playing a pivotal role in the company’s growth since they met in 2015. He also recognized Kasselman’s leadership in key areas and his contribution to shaping Blockchain.com’s vision.
Under this new appointment, the two leaders publicly stated that they plan to focus on different parts of the business. Smith will be responsible for engineering strategy and product innovation, while Kasselman will oversee operations, brand strategy projects and capital markets.
Based on Smith’s argument, this shared leadership model is necessary for running the company’s operations because it allows for the harmonization of business skills and technical execution.
Several analysts have weighed in on the subject. They argued that this approach will allow Blockchain.com to build and innovate more efficiently for the next phase. This will happen while ensuring the company is not dependent on just one location or leader, the analysts said.
Founded in 2011, Blockchain.com has participated in digital asset treasury services as a provider and investor and also operates a popular crypto wallet. It’s worth noting that the company moved its US headquarters from New York City to Miami in 2021.
Meanwhile, in addition to appointing Kasselman to expand the company’s presence in the US, with a new headquarters in Dallas, Texas, Blockchain.com also expanded its reach in Europe. The news was released after the company acquired a MiCA license in Malta on October 23, 2025.
This move gives Blockchain.com the opportunity to join other crypto companies, such as Gemini, Gate and Kraken, that are also active. trying to enter the EU market through Malta, an island nation in Europe.
A spokesperson for Blockchain.com commented on this significant progress, noting that this island provides the right balance between clear regulations, strategic access to the European Economic Area and institutional knowledge.
Blockchain.com acquires a MiCA license and expands its presence in Europe
The Blockchain.com representative stated that Malta will serve as a hub for their European operations in the future. “With Fiorentina D’Amore leading our EU strategy from Malta, we are well prepared to expand our services across the region while ensuring full compliance and strong local leadership,” the spokesperson added.
Sources, on the other hand, acknowledged that this licensing is an important step for Blockchain.com in Europe. They also highlighted that the company has shifted its focus from centralized exchanges to offering brokerage services, institutional infrastructure and offering self-custody wallets – areas that are becoming increasingly important to the company.
The spokesperson also stated that Blockchain.com is closely monitoring regulatory changes in the UK, Singapore, Latin America and the Middle East. The company is also considering a stock exchange listing in the US. However, Blockchain.com did not respond to rumors about plans for this that previously surfaced.