Joseph Chalom

Joseph Chalom

Formal First Name
Joseph

Joseph Chalom is the Co-Chief Executive Officer of SharpLink Gaming, one of the largest Ethereum treasury companies worldwide, where he drives the firm’s global strategy at the intersection of public markets, blockchain, and Ethereum-based financial infrastructure. A fintech veteran with over 20 years of experience bridging traditional finance and digital assets, Chalom previously served as Managing Director and Head of Strategic Ecosystem Partnerships at BlackRock, where he led the launch of the record-setting iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), the leading spot Ethereum ETF in the U.S. He also forged major institutional partnerships with Nasdaq, Coinbase, Anchorage Digital Bank, BNY Mellon, and Circle to accelerate blockchain adoption and digital asset innovation.

Professional Experience


Academic History

BLACKROCK


EARLY CAREER

  • Chalom began his career as a corporate and regulatory attorney before transitioning into fintech and investment leadership.

  • He also served on the boards of Securitize and Clarity AI, reinforcing his long-standing commitment to the evolution of digital assets, capital markets innovation, and sustainable finance.