Flowdesk, a full-service digital asset trading and technology firm, has announced the appointment of James Morgan as Chief Legal Officer (CLO). This strategic addition underscores Flowdesk's commitment to enhancing control and transparency in the crypto-financial sector.

James Morgan brings a wealth of experience to Flowdesk. He previously served as General Counsel at FalconX, managing all legal and regulatory matters. Prior to FalconX, James was the General Counsel at BitGo, where his legal oversight significantly contributed to the company's increased valuation. His distinguished career also includes roles as General Counsel & CCO at Genesis Global Trading and various legal positions at NYSE Euronext and Major League Baseball. James holds a J.D. from St. John's University School of Law and a B.A. in Economics & Spanish Studies from Fordham University.

I am thrilled to join Flowdesk and collaborate with such an exceptional team, said James Morgan. Having spent nearly a decade at the forefront of digital assets, I am excited to work alongside former colleagues like Reed Werbitt and partner with new ones such as Guilhem Chaumont, Paul Bugnot, David Bachelier, and Charles Tighe. With Flowdesk’s strong global leadership, I look forward to contributing to our mission of becoming a major institutional crypto player.

As Chief Legal Officer, James will lead the global expansion of Flowdesk's Legal and Compliance teams and set the regulatory strategy for Flowdesk’s expanding suite of crypto-financial products.

This appointment highlights Flowdesk's dedication to building world-class, regulatory-compliant products and services, while staying at the forefront of critical crypto policy issues. Flowdesk offers regulated and transparent crypto financial services, including market making, OTC, and treasury management solutions. It is also a leading market maker in crypto-tied exchange-traded funds.

Key hires such as Reed Werbitt (US CEO) and, as a result, James have contributed to Flowdesk headcount growth, new product and revenue lines, and continued market share capture along with the consolidation that took place in the wake of the most recent bear market, which included the collapse of FTX, Three Arrows, Luna, and prominent market makers.

Earlier this year, Flowdesk raised a $50 million Series B round with participation from Cathay Innovation, Ripple, Bpifrance, and others, reinforcing its position as one of the crypto industry’s leading providers of high-touch trading services.