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Brevan Howard hires prop-shop founder to lead new crypto unit

BH Digital will ‘significantly expand the firm’s involvement’ in crypto and digital assets

‘Brevan Howard’s belief in the huge diversity of opportunities within the digital asset space and the significance of this to long-term macro investors is the reason we are delighted to welcome Colleen to the firm,’ said Aron Landy, chief executive officer of the company
‘Brevan Howard’s belief in the huge diversity of opportunities within the digital asset space and the significance of this to long-term macro investors is the reason we are delighted to welcome Colleen to the firm,’ said Aron Landy, chief executive officer of the company Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images

Brevan Howard is creating a new division to focus on its investments in cryptocurrencies and digital assets and gain more exposure to the space.

The macro hedge fund's BH Digital unit will “significantly expand the firm’s involvement” in the sector, Brevan Howard said in a 13 September statement.

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