Blockchain.com has elevated Lane Kasselman to Co-CEO as the company builds its new U.S. headquarters in Dallas, strengthening executive leadership on both sides of the Atlantic. Kasselman, who previously served as Chief Business Officer and President, will work alongside Executive Chairman and CEO Peter Smith, who remains London-based.
Smith said, “Since I met Lane in 2015, he has been instrumental in helping grow the business, overseeing core functions while shaping the company’s overall vision,” praising his role in managing key functions and shaping long-term direction. The Information reported that the company aims to pursue a public listing next year, marking a significant step for one of the longest-operating firms in the digital asset sector.
Under the shared structure, the two leaders will split responsibilities to support the company’s next phase. Smith will direct engineering and product development, while Kasselman will oversee capital markets activity, operational management, and brand strategy. The company stated that this approach pairs technical execution with commercial leadership, a model Smith described as enabling Blockchain.com to “build and innovate for our next phase” while ensuring it is “not reliant on a single leader or geography.”