Bakkt names Gerry Afentakis as managing director for Europe
- —Afentakis will focus on securing Bakkt's regulatory authorizations in Europe
- —He previously led Zodia Custody Europe through its acquisition by Standard Chartered
- —He brings more than 20 years of fintech and asset management experience
Why it matters: The hire signals Bakkt is betting on Europe, where MiCA rules open a path to licenses and institutional clients.
Source: Coinfomania