FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington, D.C. – July 22, 2025 – The Digital Chamber, the leading voice for the blockchain and digital asset industry, proudly announces the appointment of five distinguished leaders to its Advisory Board. These individuals bring deep expertise across legal, regulatory, financial, and technological sectors, further strengthening the Chamber’s mission to promote the acceptance and use of digital assets and blockchain-based technologies.
The new members are:
- Lilya Tessler, Partner at Sidley Austin LLP and head of the firm’s FinTech and Blockchain group. Tessler is a seasoned legal advisor on securities and regulatory issues facing financial institutions and emerging technology companies.
- Richard Teng, Chief Executive Officer of Binance. Teng leads the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange and brings decades of regulatory and financial experience, including former leadership roles at the Abu Dhabi Global Market and the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
- Jonathan Steinberg, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of WisdomTree, a financial innovator and a pioneer in bridging traditional finance with digital asset infrastructure.
- Caitlin Long, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Custodia Bank. A Wall Street veteran and blockchain advocate, Long founded Custodia to serve as a compliant bridge between digital assets and the U.S. banking system.
- Sergey Nazarov, Co-Founder of Chainlink. Nazarov is widely recognized for his role in developing decentralized oracle networks that are foundational to smart contract functionality and blockchain interoperability.
- Rachel Anderika, Head of Global Operations and COO at Anchorage Digital. Anderika is a nationally recognized expert in financial regulation and digital asset compliance, with extensive experience building regulatory frameworks for institutional-grade crypto custody.
It’s an honor to join The Digital Chamber’s Advisory Board at such a pivotal time for the industry,” said Lilya Tessler, Partner at Sidley Austin LLP. “As regulatory frameworks evolve, collaboration between policymakers and innovators is more important than ever. I look forward to contributing to this important mission.”
“It is an honor to join the Advisory Board of The Digital Chamber and we are committed to our shared mission of championing pro-innovation policies to expand inclusive participation in the digital asset economy,” said Binance CEO Richard Teng. “We as industry leaders play important roles to advance the industry and investor interests. I am looking forward to the positive impact we can achieve together, especially as the industry matures and global regulatory frameworks evolve and become more constructive.”
“I’m excited to join The Digital Chamber’s Advisory Board alongside industry leaders who understand both the scale of the opportunity and the responsibility we have in shaping a global financial system that runs on blockchain technology. The Digital Chamber plays a key role in uniting our industry’s innovators with policymakers, and I look forward to advancing the standards and infrastructure that make secure, compliant, and globally-connected digital assets possible.” — Sergey Nazarov, Co-Founder of Chainlink.
“I’m honored to join The Digital Chamber’s Board of Advisors at such a pivotal moment for our industry,” said Rachel Anderika, Head of Global Operations at Anchorage Digital. “This is an important opportunity to help lead the conversation around blockchain policy and ensure the U.S. remains at the forefront of responsible innovation. I look forward to working alongside my peers to advance thoughtful, forward-looking regulation that supports crypto technological progress and market integrity.”
“We are honored to welcome these visionary leaders to our Advisory Board,” said Cody Carbone, Chief Executive Officer of The Digital Chamber. “Each of them brings unparalleled insight and experience to help shape the future of digital assets, promote sound regulation, and advance blockchain innovation globally.”
The expansion of the Advisory Board reflects The Digital Chamber’s continued commitment to uniting stakeholders across industry and government to drive responsible digital asset adoption and policy.
About The Digital Chamber
The Digital Chamber is a non-profit organization committed to promoting blockchain adoption. We envision a fair and inclusive digital and financial ecosystem where everyone has the opportunity to participate. Through targeted education, advocacy, and strategic collaborations with government and industry stakeholders, we drive innovation and shape policies that create a favorable environment for the blockchain technology ecosystem.
For more information, visit www.digitalchamber.org
Media Contact:
Megan Thorpe
megan@digitalchamber.org
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