Caladan Expands to NYC, Capitalizing on Trump’s Pro-Crypto Shift

Highlights:

• Caladan opens the NYC office, dedicating 5% of the workforce to U.S. market growth.
• The firm pursues broker-dealer registration and FINRA membership for regulatory alignment.
• Changes in policy under Trump have led to better conditions for crypto companies in the U.S.

The crypto trading firm Caladan from Singapore has announced it will be opening a representative office in New York soon. The purpose of this expansion is to link Asian crypto infrastructure with the rising institutional market in the United States. The firm plans to give at least 5% of its global workforce the opportunity to work in the new U.S. office. The company also plans to become registered as a broker-dealer and possibly become a FINRA member to comply with U.S. rules.

The company’s move into the United States is happening as regulatory views shift under President Trump. The administration has eased enforcement rules and put a pro-crypto person at the head of the SEC. Because of the relaxed restrictions, crypto businesses now have better operating conditions. The company takes this as an opportunity to grow its presence inside one of the biggest financial systems.

GM! We're planting our flag in New York. 🇺🇸🍎🗽

Backed by $50B+ in annual volume and deep Asia roots, we're officially expanding to the U.S., bringing our marketmaking solutions, DeFi expertise, and institutional rigor to Wall St.

Read @DecryptMedia's coverage below 👇

— Caladan (@caladanxyz) May 26, 2025

Experienced Leadership to Drive U.S. Operations

Caladan has selected a group of leaders who have experience in both crypto and traditional finance. There are members on the team who previously worked for Coinbase, BlackRock, Cowen Digital, and Bank of America. They are expected to create ties with other institutions, improve compliance,e and work with U.S. financial regulators.

Caladan is making this change to meet the highest standards and remain fully transparent. The firm intends to use Wall Street practices and also make use of its skills built up across Asia. Equipped with this leadership, Caladan seeks to increase both execution and liquidity services for clients. As a result of this step, the platform will improve its support for token ecosystems and high-volume trades in the U.S.

Regulatory Shifts Encourage Institutional Re-Entry

There is now a fresh tone to how the U.S. approaches crypto regulation under the Trump administration. A number of enforcement actions from past years have been removed. The administration supports bills like the GENIUS Act, which seeks to establish clear guidance for how stablecoins are regulated. Such shifts are leading firms such as Caladan to decide to rejoin the market.

Caladan’s expansion follows the broader pattern of organizations wanting clearer rules from regulators. The firm will use its New York office to act as a link between the advanced Asian crypto market and the upcoming interest of U.S. institutions. As a result, liquidity, speed and active involvement of regulators are expected to improve across regions.

High-level crypto summits hosted by the White House are also facilitating direct dialogue between regulators and industry leaders. Caladan plans to gain value from these discussions as it works to make the crypto market open and responsible. Since 2017, the company’s over $50 billion in yearly trading volume has allowed it to grow with solid infrastructure.

Caladan is the latest in a string of firms making moves in the United States. Last month, crypto lender Nexo announced plans to return to the United States. The company believes that easier compliance and support for innovation by the Trump administration brought new chances to the American crypto sector.