CoinShares Appoints Lisa Avellini as Group General Counsel

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CoinShares International has appointed Lisa Avellini as Group General Counsel, effective November 4, 2024. Avellini joins from Balyasny Asset Management, where she managed global legal and compliance for the credit division. She previously worked at Citadel, providing strategic legal guidance on financial transactions and regulatory matters. In her new role, she will oversee all legal and regulatory matters for CoinShares globally, supporting the company's growth initiatives and providing strategic advice to the executive team.

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• Strategic hire brings extensive legal expertise from leading financial institutions
• Strengthens regulatory compliance capabilities as digital assets align with traditional finance
• Demonstrates ability to attract top-tier talent from major investment firms

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SAINT HELIER, Jersey, Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CoinShares International Limited ("CoinShares" or "the Group") (Nasdaq Stockholm: CS; US OTCQX: CNSRF), the leading European investment company specialising in digital assets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Avellini as Group General Counsel, effective November 4, 2024.

Lisa brings a wealth of valuable experience to CoinShares, with an extensive background in legal and compliance roles within leading global financial institutions. She joins CoinShares after three years at Balyasny Asset Management, where she oversaw global legal and compliance requirements for the credit division.

Prior to her tenure at Balyasny, Lisa spent three years at Citadel, where she provided strategic legal guidance across a range of complex financial transactions and regulatory matters.

Jean-Marie Mognetti, CEO of CoinShares, commented:

"As the digital asset ecosystem increasingly aligns with traditional finance and its regulatory frameworks, Lisa's extensive legal and regulatory experience with established investment firms strengthens our expertise to navigate this evolving landscape.

Lisa's appointment reinforces our leadership team and underscores our unwavering commitment to exemplary legal and regulatory compliance. Her arrival not only enhances our capabilities but also signifies CoinShares' entry into a new growth phase, demonstrating our ability to attract premier talent from the world's foremost investment companies."

Lisa Avellini added:

"I am excited to join CoinShares at such a pivotal time in the company's development. My career has always been driven by curiosity and innovation, and the digital asset industry presents unique challenges and opportunities. This is why I have decided to join a leader in this emerging industry. I look forward to contributing my experience to support CoinShares' strategic objectives and to further enhance its strong compliance culture."

In her role as Group General Counsel, Lisa will oversee all legal and regulatory matters for CoinShares globally, providing strategic advice to the executive team and supporting the company's growth initiatives.

ABOUT COINSHARES

CoinShares is the leading European investment company specialising in digital assets, that delivers a broad range of financial services across investment management, trading and securities to a wide array of clients that includes corporations, financial institutions and individuals. Focusing on crypto since 2013, the firm is headquartered in Jersey, with offices in France, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK and the US. CoinShares is regulated in Jersey by the Jersey Financial Services Commission, in France by the Autorité des marchés financiers, and in the US by the Securities and Exchange Commission, National Futures Association and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. CoinShares is publicly listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker CS and the OTCQX under the ticker CNSRF.

For more information on CoinShares, please visit: https://coinshares.com
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PRESS CONTACT

CoinShares
Benoît Pellevoizin
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M Group Strategic Communications
Peter Padovano
press@coinshares.com

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SOURCE CoinShares Group

FAQ

When will Lisa Avellini start as Group General Counsel at CoinShares (CNSRF)?

Lisa Avellini will start as Group General Counsel at CoinShares on November 4, 2024.

What was Lisa Avellini's previous role before joining CoinShares (CNSRF)?

Before joining CoinShares, Lisa Avellini worked at Balyasny Asset Management overseeing global legal and compliance requirements for the credit division.

What will be Lisa Avellini's responsibilities at CoinShares (CNSRF)?

As Group General Counsel, Lisa Avellini will oversee all legal and regulatory matters globally, provide strategic advice to the executive team, and support the company's growth initiatives.