Invesco, overseeing $1.8 trillion in assets, has appointed blockchain expert Kathleen Wrynn as Global Head of Digital Assets. She will lead the firm’s $1.6 billion cryptocurrency ETF portfolio and advance tokenization initiatives amid increasing institutional adoption of blockchain technology.
Wrynn brings extensive experience from her prior role leading blockchain initiatives at JPMorgan Chase, positioning her to integrate digital assets across Invesco’s investment strategies. Her appointment underscores the convergence of traditional finance and emerging blockchain solutions.
This move aligns with accelerating institutional adoption, evidenced by 60% of Fortune 500 companies investing in blockchain projects and 70% of North American crypto transactions exceeding $1 million in value, highlighting significant institutional engagement.
Tokenization of fund products remains a core strategic focus for Invesco, aiming to enhance liquidity, transparency, and accessibility in asset management through blockchain-based solutions.
The expansion occurs as U.S. regulatory policies increasingly support institutional crypto growth, including measures backing Bitcoin mining operations and potential strategic crypto reserves development.