Former Ripple Managing Director Navin Gupta has been appointed as the new CEO of cryptocurrency intelligence firm Crystal Blockchain, replacing Marina Khaustova, who held the position for the past five years. Crystal Blockchain specializes in providing transaction tracking software to businesses and government agencies, competing with companies like Chainalysis for market share. Gupta will be responsible for driving the company's business expansion in the Middle East and Asia.

<div>
<p>According to The Block, Navin Gupta, former Managing Director of Ripple, has been appointed as the new CEO of Crystal Blockchain, a cryptocurrency intelligence company, replacing Marina Khaustova who served as CEO for the past five years.</p>
<p>Crystal Blockchain focuses on providing transaction tracking software to businesses and government institutions, competing with companies like Chainalysis for market share. Gupta will be responsible for driving the company's business expansion in the Middle East and Asia.</p>
</div>

Former Ripple Executive Navin Gupta Becomes New CEO of Crystal Blockchain