The former Wall Street banker and a member of the White House team in the first Trump administration, Anthony Scaramucci is a recognizable face in today's world of finance, thought leadership and public commentary.

Anthony Scaramucci, the US businessman who has founded businesses such as SkyBridge Capital and the SALT conference, thought leadership and venture studio, has been appointed director of BNB Standard Corporation. The organization, listed on the Nasdaq market, manages the corporate treasury of BNB, formerly known as binance coin.

BNB is the native digital asset of BNB Chain, which is a blockchain ecosystem used for a variety of purposes. BNB is a utility token and part of the growth of digital assets that have become a feature of the wider financial services industry.

Scaramucci, who briefly worked for the first Trump administration, founded SkyBridge Capital in 2005 and is its managing partner. His SALT organization convenes senior figures across finance, technology and policy. (The editor of this news service is taking part in the SALT conference in London this week.) 

Before founding SkyBridge Capital, Scaramucci co-founded the investment partnership Oscar Capital Management, which Neuberger Berman acquired in 2001. Earlier, he worked in Private Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs & Co. In 2017 he served as chief strategy officer of the Export-Import Bank of the United States and as White House Communications Director. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the author of several books.

Scaramucci’s appointment increases BNB Standard Corporation’s size to seven members. His qualities as an independent director under Nasdaq rules, and his appointment satisfies the company's obligation under its cooperation agreement with YZi Labs to appoint an additional independent director, the group said in a statement today.

“Last week we rang the Nasdaq opening bell to bring BNB to Wall Street,” Alex Odagiu, CEO of BNB Standard Corporation, said. “Anthony has been bringing digital assets to Wall Street since 2020, through products built for institutions and a conference where allocators come to make up their minds. Few people are better placed to help us make the case."