Kristina Zvyagintseva
3iQ Corp., a global digital asset investment manager focused on institutional-grade solutions, has appointed Kristina Zvyagintseva as Head of Business Development for the United States, strengthening its expansion strategy in one of the most active markets for regulated digital asset investment products.
In her new role, Zvyagintseva will lead U.S. growth initiatives across institutional investors, family offices, financial advisors, and asset allocators, as 3iQ seeks to broaden access to regulated investment products tied to the digital asset economy.
The appointment comes as institutional interest in digital assets continues to mature, with allocators increasingly seeking structured, regulated exposure through traditional investment frameworks.
Zvyagintseva brings more than a decade of experience spanning traditional finance, venture capital, and digital assets. Over the past several years, she has held senior roles across the crypto and fintech ecosystem, including positions at Algoz and GTS, where she focused on institutional capital formation, strategic partnerships, and product expansion across North America.
At Algoz, she led the firm’s North American expansion, overseeing investor engagement and capital formation efforts. At GTS, she worked across digital assets and venture capital initiatives, supporting business development across hedge fund products, trading strategies, and institutional partnerships.
Earlier in her career, she held roles at JPMorgan and Ares Management, where she gained experience in capital markets, institutional investment platforms, and global investor operations, forming the foundation of her work across both traditional and alternative investment sectors.
Ash Tahbazian, Head of Business Development for North America at 3iQ, said Zvyagintseva’s background positions her to help deepen institutional adoption of digital asset strategies.
“Kristina’s blend of institutional finance experience and deep digital asset expertise makes her an excellent addition to our team,” Tahbazian said. “As we continue to grow our presence in the U.S., her ability to build lasting relationships with institutional investors and bring new strategies to market will be instrumental in expanding access to our regulated digital asset solutions.”
At 3iQ, Zvyagintseva will be responsible for advancing the firm’s U.S. business development strategy, expanding institutional relationships, and supporting education efforts around regulated digital asset investing. The company said her role will also focus on improving access to structured investment solutions designed for institutional due diligence frameworks.
Zvyagintseva said the timing of her appointment aligns with a broader shift in institutional engagement with digital assets.
“I’m thrilled to join 3iQ at such a pivotal moment for digital asset investing as institutional due diligence continues to evolve,” she said. “Institutional demand for digital assets is accelerating, and 3iQ has established itself as a global leader in delivering a secure and efficient framework that meets the highest standards of due diligence. I look forward to helping expand access for U.S. investors as the opportunity set across digital asset strategies continues to grow.”
Her background also includes advisory roles with early-stage fintech companies, including Acceleron Bank and Holt Xchange, a Canadian fintech accelerator focused on emerging financial technologies.
Founded in 2012, 3iQ is among the early institutional managers in the digital asset space, offering regulated investment products and alternative strategies designed to provide exposure to cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based assets. The firm was among the first to launch Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded products listed on major global exchanges and has integrated staking features into select offerings to enhance investor returns.
3iQ also operates QMAP, a digital assets managed account platform designed to deliver risk-managed exposure to the asset class. The company’s product suite includes structured ETPs and hedge fund-style solutions aimed at institutional investors seeking regulated access to digital assets.
The firm is a subsidiary of Coincheck Group N.V., a NASDAQ-listed holding company headquartered in the Netherlands, and continues to expand its presence in global institutional markets as demand for digital asset allocation strategies grows.