{"id":"chris-perkins","title":"Chris Perkins","content":"**Christopher Perkins** is a prominent figure in the [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) investment space, known for his leadership role as the CEO of 250 Digital Asset Management and his influential contributions to the intersection of traditional and [decentralized finance](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi). Perkins has a distinguished track record in finance and banking, which has informed his strategic approach to [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) investments and innovation in the digital asset sector.  [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-uzKcXK8ZR3nCjGf5) \n\n## Education\n\nPerkins attended the United States Naval Academy from 1993 to 1997, earning a Bachelor of Science degree with studies in engineering and political science. In 1995, he also attended the United States Air Force Academy. Following his undergraduate education, he completed a Master of Arts in National Security Policy Studies at Georgetown University in 1997.  [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-H3favyXLNdVIOMDe) \n\n## Career\n\nPerkins began his professional career in the United States Marine Corps, serving from 1997 to 2006 and attaining the rank of captain. During his military service, he held command and operational roles, including leadership positions with artillery and infantry units.\n\nAfter leaving military service, he transitioned to financial markets, joining Lehman Brothers as U.S. head of derivatives intermediation from 2006 to 2008. He subsequently spent more than a decade at Citi, where he became a managing director and later served as global co-head of futures, clearing, and FX prime brokerage. During this period, he also served on the board of Traiana and participated in industry organizations focused on derivatives and market infrastructure.\n\nIn 2021, Perkins joined CoinFund as president and managing partner, focusing on investments and strategy related to digital assets and blockchain technology. He has also held advisory and committee positions with organizations including the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the Blockchain Association, Academy Securities, and the Economic Club of New York. In 2025, he became a contributor on digital asset topics for Forbes and co-founded Quatrefoil Data Services.\n\nIn 2026, Perkins became chief executive officer of 250 Digital Asset Management, a firm formed from the spinout of CoinFund’s liquid cryptocurrency investment strategies.  [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-uzKcXK8ZR3nCjGf5)  [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-H3favyXLNdVIOMDe)  [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-JSYC1wUxbxxCu9EN) \n\n## Media Appearances\n\nIn May 2026, Perkins appeared on the ''Lightspeed'' podcast in an episode titled ''*The Institutional Era of Crypto Has Arrived*''. During the discussion, he commented on institutional participation in digital asset markets, tokenization, regulatory developments, decentralized finance infrastructure, derivatives markets, and prediction markets. The conversation also covered the relationship between traditional financial systems and [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) technology, as well as potential intersections between artificial intelligence and crypto-related applications.\n\n[YOUTUBE@VID](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lnd6rnKRqOY)\n\nIn that same month, Perkins also appeared on the ''Thinking Crypto'' podcast to discuss Franklin Templeton’s planned acquisition of 250 Digital Asset Management and the firm's expansion into digital asset investment services. The interview covered institutional adoption of [cryptocurrencies](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency), investment management strategies, market infrastructure, and the evolving role of digital assets within traditional financial institutions.\n\n[YOUTUBE@VID](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Rjl9epNw-PM)","summary":"Chris Perkins, CEO of 250 Digital Asset Management, is a key figure in the digital asset space, moving from CoinFund to lead Franklin Templeton's new crypto venture.","images":[{"id":"QmaCK24M48BpQxMynvZVqqAJkqENYwvFHBTCqa8ZyNNSTc","type":"image/jpeg, image/png"}],"categories":[{"id":"people","title":"people"}],"tags":[{"id":"Founder"},{"id":"Advisor"},{"id":"Investor"},{"id":"Speaker"},{"id":"DeFi"}],"media":[{"id":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnd6rnKRqOY","name":"lnd6rnKRqOY","caption":"","thumbnail":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnd6rnKRqOY","source":"YOUTUBE"},{"id":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjl9epNw-PM","name":"Rjl9epNw-PM","caption":"","thumbnail":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjl9epNw-PM","source":"YOUTUBE"}],"metadata":[{"id":"references","value":"[{\"id\":\"uzKcXK8ZR3nCjGf5\",\"url\":\"https://milkeninstitute.org/events/global-conference-2026/speakers/christopher-perkins\",\"description\":\"Milken Institute\",\"timestamp\":1780453837137},{\"id\":\"H3favyXLNdVIOMDe\",\"description\":\"LinkedIn: Christopher Perkins\",\"timestamp\":1780453936508,\"url\":\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-perkins-092569a/\"},{\"id\":\"00ACRoTR2K6qipps\",\"description\":\"YouTube - The Institutional Era of Crypto Has Arrived | Christopher Perkins\",\"timestamp\":1780453979344,\"url\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnd6rnKRqOY\"},{\"id\":\"JSYC1wUxbxxCu9EN\",\"description\":\"Franklin Resources - Franklin Templeton Agrees to Acquire Liquid Strategies from CoinFund Spinoff, Launches Franklin Crypto\",\"timestamp\":1780454031249,\"url\":\"https://investors.franklinresources.com/news-center/press-releases/press-release-details/2026/Franklin-Templeton-Agrees-to-Acquire-Liquid-Strategies-from-CoinFund-Spinoff-Launches-Franklin-Crypto/default.aspx\"}]"},{"id":"linkedin_profile","value":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-perkins-092569a/"},{"id":"twitter_profile","value":"https://x.com/perkinscr97"},{"id":"commit-message","value":"\"Added Christopher Perkins biography and people category\""}],"events":[],"user":{"id":"0x8af7a19a26d8fbc48defb35aefb15ec8c407f889"},"author":{"id":"0x8af7a19a26d8fbc48defb35aefb15ec8c407f889"},"operator":{"id":"0x4a2bC97afBF41a2Cbf4b4628F63420682Ff4CF2a"},"language":"en","version":1,"linkedWikis":{"blockchains":[],"founders":[],"speakers":[]}}