Tassat Group, Inc., the leading provider of blockchain-based real-time settlement solutions, today announced the appointment of Andre Frank as Chief Operating Officer. Frank assumes the role after four years of driving technology and operational excellence as Managing Director within the company.

A recognized global FinTech executive with over 25 years of experience in capital markets and financial technology, Frank has a proven track record of building businesses, scaling organizations and delivering transformative market infrastructure. He most recently spearheaded the successful launch of Lynq, the real-time, interest-bearing settlement network for digital asset institutions, in collaboration with Tassat’s partners, Arca Labs and tZERO Group. In his new role, Frank will oversee Tassat’s technology and infrastructure operations, while driving the platform roadmap and cultivating Tassat’s ecosystem of institutional partners.

“Andre has been instrumental in advancing Tassat’s mission to modernize financial market infrastructure,” said Glen Sussman, Chief Executive Officer of Tassat. “His extensive experience and strong track record in building next generation capital markets solutions uniquely positions him to advance Tassat’s next phase of innovation and growth.”

Prior to joining Tassat, Frank held senior leadership positions at The London Stock Exchange Group, Citibank, Thesys Technologies, Liquidnet, and Deloitte & Touche, where he managed large-scale transformations in financial technology and market infrastructure. He played key roles in projects such as the SEC-mandated Consolidated Audit Trail and the launch of E*Trade Bank in Germany.

“It’s an honor to step into this role as Tassat accelerates its push into new markets,” said Andre Frank, Chief Operating Officer. “With Lynq now live and gaining momentum, our focus is on scaling the platform internationally and strengthening the bridge between traditional finance and digital asset ecosystems. Together with our partners, we’re advancing real-time financial infrastructure built for the future of institutional markets.”

Frank’s appointment underscores Tassat’s evolution from platform vendor to strategic partner developing pioneering digital asset solutions and services. By bridging traditional finance with next-generation settlement solutions and decentralized finance innovation, Tassat is building real-time infrastructure that empowers institutions to operate seamlessly across both worlds – creating a foundation for the future of 24/7 global markets.

About Tassat Group

Tassat Group, Inc. delivers institutional-grade blockchain solutions that enable partners to transact in real-time with greater efficiency, speed, and transparency. Having settled more than $2.5 trillion to-date on behalf of leading digital asset institutions, Tassat’s digital infrastructure operates within regulatory perimeters in global markets to enhance instantaneous transaction and settlement capabilities across industries such as financial services, digital assets, healthcare, and construction. Tassat was honored with a 2021 Google Cloud Customer Award for innovation in financial services and was the US FinTech Award winner for Payments Tech in 2023. For more information, visit us at www.tassat.com, on X or LinkedIn.

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