Michael Sonnenshein

Michael Sonnenshein is a prominent figure in the digital currency asset management industry. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University and his Master of Business Administration from the Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York University.

Career

Sonnenshein began his career as a financial advisor at JP Morgan Securities, where he covered high-net-worth individuals and institutions. He later worked as an analyst at Barclays Wealth, providing coverage to middle-market hedge funds and institutions.

Grayscale Investments

Sonnenshein is best known for his role as the former CEO of Grayscale Investments, the world’s largest digital currency asset manager. Under his leadership, Grayscale became the definitive leader in crypto investing, offering a wide range of investment products, including single-asset and diversified offerings. His tenure at Grayscale was marked by significant growth and the establishment of the firm as a key player in the cryptocurrency investment space.

Industry Recognition and Influence

Sonnenshein is regularly featured on CNBC and Bloomberg for his insights on cryptocurrency and digital assets. In 2018, he was honored as one of Business Insider’s Rising Stars of Wall Street. He serves on the Grayscale Board of Directors, the CME Group Bitcoin Futures Council, and the NYU Blockchain Association.

Michael Sonnenshein’s leadership at Grayscale Investments and his contributions to the digital currency industry have solidified his reputation as a leading voice in the world of cryptocurrency and digital asset management.

• Grayscale Investments former CEO