reAlpha Appoints Vijay Rathna as Chief Crypto Officer
reAlpha Tech Corp. (AIRE) has appointed Vijay Rathna as Chief Crypto Officer (CCO), effective February 20, 2025. Rathna will oversee all blockchain and cryptocurrency initiatives, including token strategy and digital asset innovation, reporting to CEO Giri Devanur.
Rathna brings significant experience in IT, AI, and blockchain architecture, previously serving as Senior VP of Innovation and Development at Coretelligent. His notable achievements include developing a blockchain-based digital ticketing platform and an SEC-approved stable coin. He currently serves as an Associate Professor at Columbia University teaching Blockchain and AI.
The appointment aligns with reAlpha's exploration of blockchain integration into its technologies, including the reAlpha platform. The company plans to announce updates regarding blockchain and digital assets integration by the end of Q1 2025, positioning itself as one of the first Nasdaq-listed companies to create a CCO position.
reAlpha Tech Corp. (AIRE) ha nominato Vijay Rathna come Chief Crypto Officer (CCO), con decorrenza dal 20 febbraio 2025. Rathna supervisionerà tutte le iniziative relative alla blockchain e alle criptovalute, inclusa la strategia token e l'innovazione degli asset digitali, riportando al CEO Giri Devanur.
Rathna porta con sé una significativa esperienza in IT, AI e architettura blockchain, avendo precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di Senior VP di Innovazione e Sviluppo presso Coretelligent. Tra i suoi successi spiccano lo sviluppo di una piattaforma di ticketing digitale basata su blockchain e di una stable coin approvata dalla SEC. Attualmente, è Professore Associato presso la Columbia University, dove insegna Blockchain e AI.
Questa nomina si allinea con l'esplorazione da parte di reAlpha dell'integrazione della blockchain nelle sue tecnologie, inclusa la piattaforma reAlpha. L'azienda prevede di annunciare aggiornamenti riguardanti l'integrazione della blockchain e degli asset digitali entro la fine del primo trimestre del 2025, posizionandosi come una delle prime aziende quotate al Nasdaq a creare una posizione di CCO.
reAlpha Tech Corp. (AIRE) ha nombrado a Vijay Rathna como Chief Crypto Officer (CCO), con efecto a partir del 20 de febrero de 2025. Rathna supervisará todas las iniciativas de blockchain y criptomonedas, incluida la estrategia de tokens y la innovación de activos digitales, informando al CEO Giri Devanur.
Rathna aporta una experiencia significativa en TI, IA y arquitectura de blockchain, habiendo sido anteriormente Vicepresidente Senior de Innovación y Desarrollo en Coretelligent. Sus logros notables incluyen el desarrollo de una plataforma de boletos digitales basada en blockchain y una stablecoin aprobada por la SEC. Actualmente, es Profesor Asociado en la Universidad de Columbia, donde enseña Blockchain e IA.
La nombramiento está en línea con la exploración de reAlpha sobre la integración de blockchain en sus tecnologías, incluida la plataforma reAlpha. La empresa planea anunciar actualizaciones sobre la integración de blockchain y activos digitales a finales del primer trimestre de 2025, posicionándose como una de las primeras empresas que cotizan en Nasdaq en crear una posición de CCO.
reAlpha Tech Corp. (AIRE)는 Vijay Rathna를 Chief Crypto Officer (CCO)로 임명했으며, 이는 2025년 2월 20일부터 효력이 발생합니다. Rathna는 모든 블록체인 및 암호화폐 이니셔티브를 감독하며, 여기에는 토큰 전략과 디지털 자산 혁신이 포함되며, CEO Giri Devanur에게 보고합니다.
Rathna는 IT, AI 및 블록체인 아키텍처 분야에서 상당한 경험을 보유하고 있으며, 이전에는 Coretelligent에서 혁신 및 개발에 관한 수석 부사장을 역임했습니다. 그의 주목할만한 성과로는 블록체인 기반 디지털 티켓팅 플랫폼과 SEC 승인을 받은 스테이블 코인을 개발한 것이 있습니다. 현재 그는 컬럼비아 대학교에서 블록체인 및 AI를 가르치는 부교수로 재직 중입니다.
이번 임명은 reAlpha의 기술에 블록체인 통합을 탐색하는 노력과 일치하며, 여기에는 reAlpha 플랫폼이 포함됩니다. 이 회사는 2025년 1분기 말까지 블록체인 및 디지털 자산 통합에 관한 업데이트를 발표할 계획이며, CCO 직책을 만든 최초의 Nasdaq 상장 회사 중 하나로 자리매김하고자 합니다.
reAlpha Tech Corp. (AIRE) a nommé Vijay Rathna au poste de Chief Crypto Officer (CCO), à compter du 20 février 2025. Rathna supervisera toutes les initiatives liées à la blockchain et aux cryptomonnaies, y compris la stratégie des tokens et l'innovation des actifs numériques, en rapportant au PDG Giri Devanur.
Rathna apporte une expérience significative en informatique, en IA et en architecture blockchain, ayant précédemment occupé le poste de Vice-président Senior de l'Innovation et du Développement chez Coretelligent. Parmi ses réalisations notables figurent le développement d'une plateforme de billetterie numérique basée sur la blockchain et d'une stable coin approuvée par la SEC. Il est actuellement professeur associé à l'Université de Columbia où il enseigne la Blockchain et l'IA.
Cette nomination s'inscrit dans le cadre de l'exploration par reAlpha de l'intégration de la blockchain dans ses technologies, y compris la plateforme reAlpha. L'entreprise prévoit d'annoncer des mises à jour sur l'intégration de la blockchain et des actifs numériques d'ici la fin du premier trimestre 2025, se positionnant comme l'une des premières sociétés cotées au Nasdaq à créer un poste de CCO.
reAlpha Tech Corp. (AIRE) hat Vijay Rathna zum Chief Crypto Officer (CCO) ernannt, wobei die Ernennung am 20. Februar 2025 wirksam wird. Rathna wird alle Blockchain- und Kryptowährungsinitiativen überwachen, einschließlich der Tokenstrategie und der Innovation digitaler Vermögenswerte, und an CEO Giri Devanur berichten.
Rathna bringt umfangreiche Erfahrungen in den Bereichen IT, KI und Blockchain-Architektur mit, nachdem er zuvor als Senior VP für Innovation und Entwicklung bei Coretelligent tätig war. Zu seinen bemerkenswerten Erfolgen gehört die Entwicklung einer blockchain-basierten digitalen Ticketing-Plattform und einer von der SEC genehmigten Stablecoin. Derzeit ist er außerordentlicher Professor an der Columbia University, wo er Blockchain und KI unterrichtet.
Die Ernennung steht im Einklang mit der Erkundung der Integration von Blockchain in die Technologien von reAlpha, einschließlich der reAlpha-Plattform. Das Unternehmen plant, bis Ende des ersten Quartals 2025 Aktualisierungen zur Integration von Blockchain und digitalen Vermögenswerten bekannt zu geben und sich als eines der ersten an der Nasdaq notierten Unternehmen zu positionieren, das eine CCO-Position schafft.
- Creation of CCO position demonstrates strategic commitment to blockchain technology integration
- New CCO brings significant blockchain expertise and successful project implementation history
- Company plans concrete blockchain integration updates by Q1 2025
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DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- reAlpha Tech Corp. (Nasdaq: AIRE) (“reAlpha” or the “Company”), a real estate technology company developing and commercializing artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies, today announced the appointment of Vijay Rathna as the Company’s Chief Crypto Officer (“CCO”), effective as of February 20, 2025. In this role, Mr. Rathna will oversee all of reAlpha’s blockchain and cryptocurrency initiatives, including token strategy, blockchain integrations, and digital asset innovation, reporting directly to Giri Devanur, Chief Executive Officer of reAlpha.
Mr. Rathna has significant leadership experience in information technology, AI, blockchain architecture, and cryptocurrency ecosystems. Prior to joining reAlpha, Mr. Rathna served as the Senior Vice President of Innovation and Development at Coretelligent (merged from Chateaux Software), where he led the ideation, design and development of digital transformation team to build AI, automation and blockchain solutions for its clients. Some of those engagements included a blockchain-based digital ticketing platform, a SEC-approved stable coin in money market fund for a fintech company, a blockchain product for a global insurance company and others. Mr. Rathna is also an Associate Professor at Columbia University teaching “Blockchain and AI.”
Mr. Rathna’s appointment comes as reAlpha is exploring the integration of blockchain into its technologies, including the reAlpha platform. reAlpha plans to provide further updates and announcements regarding the integration of blockchain and digital assets technologies into its business model by the end of the first quarter of 2025.
Giri Devanur, Chief Executive Officer of reAlpha, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Vijay Rathna to reAlpha as our Chief Crypto Officer, making reAlpha one of the first Nasdaq-listed companies to create such a position. The creation of this role highlights our commitment to innovate with blockchain technologies and the usage of digital assets. We believe that Vijay’s expertise in blockchain architecture, his entrepreneurial mindset, and his ability to deliver innovative and compliant solutions make him an invaluable addition to our team.”
Vijay Rathna added, “I am excited to join reAlpha and contribute to its mission of bringing real estate to the digital era by leveraging AI technologies. I look forward to advancing reAlpha’s blockchain initiatives and delivering impactful solutions for investors.”
About reAlpha Tech Corp.
reAlpha Tech Corp. (Nasdaq: AIRE) is a real estate technology company developing an end-to-end commission-free homebuying platform. Utilizing the power of AI and an acquisition-led growth strategy, reAlpha’s goal is to offer a more affordable, streamlined experience for those on the journey to homeownership. For more information, visit www.realpha.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements about the appointment of Mr. Rathna as CCO and the anticipated benefits thereof; reAlpha’s ability to develop blockchain solutions for the real estate industry; reAlpha’s ability to anticipate the future needs of the real estate markets; future trends in the real estate, technology and artificial intelligence industries, generally; and reAlpha’s future growth strategy and growth rate. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “should”, “could”, “might”, “plan”, “possible”, “project”, “strive”, “budget”, “forecast”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “predict”, “potential” or “continue”, or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: reAlpha’s limited operating history and that reAlpha has not yet fully developed its AI-based technologies; reAlpha’s ability to commercialize its developing AI-based technologies; whether reAlpha’s technology and products will be accepted and adopted by its customers and intended users; reAlpha’s ability to integrate the business of its acquired companies into its existing business and the anticipated demand for such acquired companies’ services; reAlpha’s ability to develop blockchain solutions to the real estate industry; reAlpha’s ability to successfully integrate blockchain in its technologies, including the reAlpha platform; reAlpha’s ability to develop a digital token; reAlpha’s ability implement and execute its cryptocurrency investment policy; reAlpha’s ability to remain compliant with the changing landscape of regulations related to digital currencies and other technologies; reAlpha’s ability to successfully enter new geographic markets; reAlpha’s ability to obtain the necessary regulatory and legal approvals to expand into additional U.S. states and maintain, or obtain, brokerage licenses in such states; reAlpha’s ability to generate additional sales or revenue from having access to, or obtaining, additional U.S. states brokerage licenses; the inability to maintain and strengthen reAlpha’s brand and reputation; reAlpha’s ability to scale its operational capabilities to expand into additional geographic markets; the potential loss of key employees of its acquired companies, including, but not limited to, the broker providing services on behalf of US Realty, one of reAlpha’s subsidiaries; reAlpha’s inability to accurately forecast demand for short-term rentals, corporate relocation programs and AI-based real estate focused products; reAlpha’s ability to successfully compete in the corporate relocation market; the inability to execute business objectives and growth strategies successfully or sustain reAlpha’s growth; the inability of reAlpha’s customers to pay for reAlpha’s services; changes in applicable laws or regulations, and the impact of the regulatory environment and complexities with compliance related to such environment; and other risks and uncertainties indicated in reAlpha’s U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Although reAlpha believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. reAlpha’s future results, level of activity, performance or achievements may differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, and there is no representation that the actual results achieved will be the same, in whole or in part, as those set out in the forward-looking statements. For more information about the factors that could cause such differences, please refer to reAlpha’s filings with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and reAlpha does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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