In this role, he is responsible for managing relationships and distribution for global financial institutions, advising on investment solutions related to digital asset hedge fund and venture strategies, tokenization, and facilitating capital introductions. His Clients include Single and Multi-Family Offices, Endowments & Foundations, Consultants, Pensions, and Sovereign Wealth Funds globally.
Prior to joining Coinbase, Mr. Bassili served as Head of Pensions for BlackRock iShares where he managed distribution of investment strategies across thematic exposures. Prior to leading the iShares business, he spent more than a decade leading business development, investment strategy, and as a multi-asset portfolio manager within the BlackRock global trading platform.
Mr. Bassili is a contributor to digital asset education with the AIF Institute Center for Financial Innovation, the Global Interdependence Center (GIC), and the Chartered Alternative Investment Management Association (CAIA). He advises Web3.0 startups and is an active early stage investor.
