John Dalby – former chief financial officer of Bridgewater Associates – is reportedly embarking on a new journey, via his decision to take up a similar role in Bitcoin-focused tech and finance entity NYDIG.

Specifically, Robert Gutmann – Co-founder and Head of NYDIG – reportedly issued a warm welcome to Dalby, on behalf of his team. 

Gutmann believed that the extensive knowledge Dalby possessed in the field of financial services, paired with his “kindness, curiosity, and humility”, would go a long way in benefiting NYDIG, in its missions to design Bitcoin offerings. 

He additionally added that working in the field of Bitcoin is the ideal move-in career path for “the best and brightest employees, including industry leader like John”, and that NYDIG possessed the unique conditions to facilitate the goal to make Bitcoin safely available to all individuals, with its platform, resources, and culture. 

Established in 1975 by well-known investor Ray Dalio Bridgewater Associates reportedly functions as a mainstream powerhouse investment management entity. 

NYDIG – a younger firm working primarily with Bitcoin – has reportedly been the talk of the town in 2021, including its success in securing up to $100 million in funding. 

Dalby was previously high-profile personnel at UBS and D.E. Shaw Renewables Investments, consequently equipping him with the necessarily extensive knowledge for the job. 

“The growth of NYDIG has been incredible. Every day, more industries come to understand Bitcoin’s potential and more clients seek ways to safely access it,” he additionally remarked, displaying a pro-attitude towards Bitcoin’s growth capabilities.