Stacey Cunningham, the former president of the New York Stock Exchange, has joined the digital asset exchange Bullish as its new president. Cunningham led the NYSE from May 2018 to January 2022 and was the first woman to hold that position in the exchange's history.
Cunningham began her career at the NYSE as an intern in 1994 and later oversaw the implementation of the Pillar trading platform. During her tenure, she managed the exchange through the COVID-19 pandemic and a significant increase in IPO activity throughout 2020 and 2021.
Bullish is currently led by CEO Tom Farley, who also served as president of the NYSE prior to Cunningham. The exchange is focusing on expanding its derivatives business and tokenization services, aiming to attract institutional clients through its regulated infrastructure.
Recent data indicates that Bullish ranked second globally in options trading by open interest during a recent period. The company continues to pursue growth across multiple jurisdictions by securing various licenses and listings in international markets.
