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JP Morgan veteran appointed to oversee Invesco's $1.6 billion cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) operations.

Prominent asset manager, managing $1.8 trillion in assets, has onboarded Kathleen Wrynn to oversee their cryptocurrency ETF and tokenized asset portfolio.

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Major asset manager with $1.8 trillion in assets announces Kathleen Wrynn as portfolio manager for crypto ETFs and other digitized assets.

Spill the Tea: Invesco's Digital Asset Divide

JP Morgan veteran appointed to oversee Invesco's $1.6 billion cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) operations.

Stealin' the Spotlight Invesco, a powerhouse asset manager tending to $1.8 trillion in assets, has snatched up JP Morgan Chase blockchain honcho Kathleen Wrynn to lead their cool billion-dollar digital asset portfolio. This move screams growing institutional thirst for all things cryptocurrency.

Meet the Boss (Digital Edition) Kathleen Wrynn will sport a fresh title: Global Head of Digital Assets. Her new role shall involve skilfully managing various tokenized assets and crypto-investments. In simple terms, she's the one in charge of turning digital bucks into real cash.

Wrynn also gets to run other fun stuff, like tokenizing Invesco's funds and integrating crypto into their strategy. According to an Invesco rep, this is all going down (literally and figuratively) this week.

Invesco's already got $1.6 billion invested in ETFs linked to digital assets. That includes three Blockchain and Crypto ETFs, and three Global Spot Cryptocurrency ETFs.

Wrynn's Blockchain Background Wrynn previously low-key slayed as executive director, supporting JP Morgan's blockchain business Kinexys. Now, she's stepping up to lead Invesco's digital asset division.

Swirling Currents in the Institutional Market The appointment's timing ain't a coincidence. It's all about riding the wave of growing institutional enthusiasm for digital assets. Here's a taste of the brewing hype:

  • Survey says - A survey of 100 Fortune 500 companies, hosted by Coinbase, reveals 60% have hopped onto the blockchain bandwagon.
  • Chaina-what-now? - Chainalysis' recent reports indicate 70% of crypto activity in North America now consists of transfers surpassing $1 million.
  • Block-the-clock - Over 120 public companies, with no crypto background, have amassed Bitcoin treasuries in the past year.

Argue No More, Stash the Crypto! U.S. President Donald Trump's push for pro-crypto policies at the federal level is adding fuel to the fire. Trump's advocacy includes a series of executive orders advocating for the protection of crypto miners' rights and urging the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve.

CORRECTION (June 12, 2025, 1 p.m. ET): Cuts Wrynn's JP Morgan Blockchain responsibilities

Edited by James Rubin

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Did You Know?

  • Kathleen Wrynn's extensive blockchain and digital asset expertise will be crucial for Invesco's expansion in the rapidly growing cryptocurrency market.
  • 60% of Fortune 500 companies have invested in or are working on blockchain-related projects.
  • Roughly 70% of crypto activity in North America involves transactions exceeding $1 million.
  • Over 120 public companies have amassed Bitcoin treasuries over the past year.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump has advocated for several pro-crypto policies at the federal level.
  1. Kathleen Wrynn, previously with JP Morgan Chase, has joined Invesco as the Global Head of Digital Assets, leading their billion-dollar digital asset portfolio, a clear indication of growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency.
  2. Wrynn's role at Invesco involves managing various tokenized assets and crypto-investments, primarily focusing on turning digital assets into cash.
  3. In addition to this, Wrynn will oversee tokenizing Invesco's funds and integrating crypto into their strategy, changes set to occur this week.
  4. Invesco already has $1.6 billion invested in ETFs linked to digital assets, including three Blockchain and Crypto ETFs, and three Global Spot Cryptocurrency ETFs.
  5. A recent Coinbase survey of Fortune 500 companies revealed that 60% have adopted blockchain technology, indicating a growing trend in institutional crypto adoption.
  6. Chainalysis' reports suggest that approximately 70% of crypto activity in North America now consists of transfers exceeding $1 million.
  7. Over the past year, more than 120 public companies, with no prior association with crypto, have built Bitcoin treasuries, showcasing the burgeoning crypto ecosystem and the appeal it holds in the world of finance and technology.

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