The Crypto GSR market manufacturer has long positioned itself as a leader in market structure, compliance and global liquidity. With operations covering centralized and decentralized platforms, the company actively shapes the way in which capital circulates through the digital asset ecosystem.
Part of the company’s success can be awarded to Josh Riezman, a GSR veteran and now its strategy director, an American and world deputy councilor. He previously served more than a year as managing director.
Rauzman joined GSR after working at the USDC from Circle. Before that, he spent six years at General Society and almost three years in Deutsche Bank.
Recently, GSR has become the leading cryptographic liquidity supplier to guarantee the authority of the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom and the Monetary Authority of Singapore – an important step which reflects its proactive approach to compliance in some of the most closely watched jurisdictions in the world.
Riezman expects the regulatory alignment to become the cornerstone of the sustainable growth of the cryptography market.
In April, GSR led a private placement of $ 100 million in Apex (Upxi), a consumer goods company which now pivots a cash strategy based on cryptography.
Before the 2025 consensus, Coindesk spoke with Riezman of what these regulatory victories mean, how GSR sees the future of integration DEFI and CEFI, and what the company does to support the next generation of cryptographic projects through its complete services.
Coindesk: GSR recently obtained very important regulatory approvals, including in the United Kingdom, how do these stages influence its operations and its strategic orientation?
Rauzman: It’s a great question. GSR has been proud to be at the forefront of reflection on good regulations for this space and how it applies to us.
We have been proactive by working with regulators around the world to rise up as the global regulations are emerging and evolving. We were adopted early in Singapore and in the United Kingdom – through the MPI and the MLR – to show our commitment to the best standards in the regulatory space, especially among the business companies.
We consider this as the start of the trip, while the regulations continue to materialize. We always think about how we have to be ready to serve our customers in each jurisdiction.
Given the in-depth experience that GSR has with the space of cryptocurrencies and with compliance, what are the main regulatory challenges you see in the near future for market manufacturers?
It now becomes something of a trope, but regulatory certainty is always a major problem in cryptographic space, especially in the United States. We are in a period of dramatic change after the election of Donald Trump. But we see positive signs, both regulatory organizations and on the legislative side.
As more clarity occurs, it will unlock a greater investment – as in traditional economic planning, clarity and certainty are essential. When this clarity arrives, companies like GSR will be able to invest in the appropriate structures and strategies to comply.
For us, it is a question of ensuring that we can continue to deliver the robust liquidity for which we are known. We see very promising signs in Singapore and in Europe, where executives are clearer, and we hope to see developments similar to the United States
How does GSR tackles integration with emerging technologies, including decentralized finance, in its existing offers?
It is an area where we have, at a certain level, to be at the forefront. We are always looking for new places. Regarding Defi, we are integrated into all the main MA and key platforms.
We also focus on expanding our capacity on the chain, especially since these ECFI / DEFI hybrid models. Something like hyperliquid is a good example.
We see our strength in the CEFI and the liquidity in chain come together in a really significant way, and it is a space where we are committing proactively and building.
In light of the current market dynamics, what strategies the location of GSR to ensure liquidity and stability through its operations?
We have been there for a long time – GSR is one of the oldest, otherwise THE The oldest, market manufacturers in space. The way we have managed to stay here throughout volatility is our in -depth risk management.
Our risk framework led us through turbulent markets, and it continues to do so. It is as usual for us – we are used to volatility and, to a certain extent, we embrace it as part of the industry that we love and that we are here to support.
Beyond risk management, we focus on how to support customers who are looking for a complete support for life cycle thanks to what are really agitated markets. We now provide more advisory services, sharing expertise and connections with the market with our customers and friends.
For the future, what are GSR’s main priorities and initiatives in the cryptocurrency ecosystem?
A few things. First, we really focused on being a real life cycle partner for cryptographic entrepreneurs – in particular the most innovative and creative protocol companies. We want to support them from the idea to the launch and beyond, thanks to our venture capital investments, our consulting, market and freezing services.
We bring together all of this in a one -stop shop for market players. At the same time, we focus on the renewed interest in the American market. There are so many projects that seek to enter the United States and integrate into its ecosystem, and we are well positioned to help-we are connected to each great exchange both international and in the United States
Finally, we continue to look at regulatory advocacy and shape effective and pro-innovation market structures which allow both development and liquidity.
