Frank Chaparro, Former Block Reporter, Joins Crypto Trading Firm GSR

Frank Chaparro, the founding reporter at crypto media outlet The Block, is joining trading firm GSR as head of content and special projects, according to a press release on Monday.

The 29-year-old, also known as “Fintech Frank,” latterly served as editor-at-large at The Block, as well as hosting podcasts and providing his followers with a diet of pithy social media posts.

In his new role, Chaparro will report to GSR President Jakob Palmstierna and drive initiatives across brand development, market insights, events and strategic engagement with founders and institutional clients, the release said.

“As GSR continues to expand into asset management and advisory, we see a critical need to bridge information gaps in the market and deepen engagement with founders and institutions,” Chaparro said in a statement.

“We are thrilled to welcome Frank to GSR,” said Palmstierna in a statement. “With a rare mix of industry insight and storytelling ability, he brings exactly the kind of clarity and conviction that will help scale our franchise and deepen our role as a trusted partner in crypto.”