Siebert Financial Launches Digital Assets Research, Hiring Brian P. Vieten as Research Analyst
Siebert Financial (NASDAQ: SIEB) has announced the launch of Digital Assets Research within its Capital Markets division and appointed Brian P. Vieten as Research Analyst. The new division will focus on providing institutional-grade research covering cryptocurrency, blockchain infrastructure, Web3 applications, and public companies with digital asset exposure.
Vieten joins from Needham & Company with nearly a decade of equity research experience and eight years in the crypto space. He previously held positions at Cowen & Company and Stifel Nicolaus, and founded a long-short crypto fund in 2022.
The initiative aims to strengthen Siebert's research capabilities and support clients across Capital Markets and Investment Banking, focusing on providing analysis of digital assets' impact on market structure and investor behavior.
Siebert Financial (NASDAQ: SIEB) ha annunciato la creazione di una divisione di Digital Assets Research all'interno del suo dipartimento Capital Markets e la nomina di Brian P. Vieten come Research Analyst. La nuova unità fornirà ricerche di livello istituzionale su criptovalute, infrastrutture blockchain, applicazioni Web3 e società quotate esposte agli asset digitali.
Vieten arriva da Needham & Company con quasi dieci anni di esperienza nell'equity research e otto anni nel settore crypto. In precedenza ha lavorato per Cowen & Company e Stifel Nicolaus e nel 2022 ha fondato un fondo long-short focalizzato sulle criptovalute.
L'iniziativa punta a rafforzare le capacità di ricerca di Siebert e a supportare i clienti nei settori Capital Markets e Investment Banking, concentrandosi sull'analisi dell'impatto degli asset digitali sulla struttura del mercato e sul comportamento degli investitori.
Siebert Financial (NASDAQ: SIEB) ha anunciado el lanzamiento de Digital Assets Research dentro de su división de Capital Markets y el nombramiento de Brian P. Vieten como Research Analyst. La nueva unidad se centrará en ofrecer investigación de nivel institucional sobre criptomonedas, infraestructura blockchain, aplicaciones Web3 y empresas cotizadas con exposición a activos digitales.
Vieten proviene de Needham & Company y cuenta con casi una década de experiencia en investigación de acciones y ocho años en el espacio cripto. Anteriormente trabajó en Cowen & Company y Stifel Nicolaus, y en 2022 fundó un fondo long-short de criptomonedas.
La iniciativa busca fortalecer las capacidades de investigación de Siebert y apoyar a los clientes en Capital Markets e Investment Banking, con foco en el análisis del impacto de los activos digitales en la estructura del mercado y el comportamiento de los inversores.
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Siebert Financial (NASDAQ: SIEB) a annoncé le lancement d'une division Digital Assets Research au sein de sa division Capital Markets et la nomination de Brian P. Vieten en tant que Research Analyst. Cette nouvelle entité fournira des recherches de niveau institutionnel sur les crypto-monnaies, les infrastructures blockchain, les applications Web3 et les sociétés cotées exposées aux actifs numériques.
Vieten rejoint l'équipe depuis Needham & Company, avec près de dix ans d'expérience en recherche actions et huit ans dans le domaine des cryptos. Il a précédemment travaillé chez Cowen & Company et Stifel Nicolaus, et a créé en 2022 un fonds crypto long-short.
Cette initiative vise à renforcer les capacités de recherche de Siebert et à soutenir les clients des Capital Markets et de l'Investment Banking, en se concentrant sur l'analyse de l'impact des actifs numériques sur la structure du marché et le comportement des investisseurs.
Siebert Financial (NASDAQ: SIEB) hat die Gründung einer Digital Assets Research innerhalb der Capital Markets-Sparte angekündigt und Brian P. Vieten als Research Analyst ernannt. Die neue Einheit wird institutionelle Research-Leistungen zu Kryptowährungen, Blockchain-Infrastruktur, Web3-Anwendungen sowie börsennotierten Unternehmen mit Digital-Asset-Exposure bereitstellen.
Vieten kommt von Needham & Company und bringt nahezu ein Jahrzehnt Erfahrung in der Aktienanalyse sowie acht Jahre im Kryptobereich mit. Zuvor war er bei Cowen & Company und Stifel Nicolaus tätig und gründete 2022 einen Long-Short-Krypto-Fonds.
Die Initiative soll Sieberts Research-Kapazitäten stärken und Kunden in Capital Markets und Investment Banking unterstützen, mit dem Schwerpunkt auf der Analyse der Auswirkungen digitaler Assets auf Marktstruktur und Anlegerverhalten.
- Strategic expansion into digital assets research addressing growing client demand
- Hiring of experienced analyst with strong credentials in both traditional equity and crypto markets
- Enhanced support for Capital Markets and Investment Banking divisions
- Strengthened institutional services offering in emerging digital asset space
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Siebert's digital asset research expansion represents strategic diversification into a high-growth sector, potentially positioning for new revenue streams.
Siebert Financial Corp's launch of Digital Assets Research marks a strategic expansion into the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency and blockchain sector. By establishing dedicated institutional-grade research capabilities, Siebert is positioning itself at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets—a move that could create competitive differentiation in the financial services landscape.
The appointment of Brian Vieten, with his dual background in equity research and cryptocurrency expertise, demonstrates a serious commitment to building credible capabilities rather than merely attaching to blockchain trends. His experience at established firms like Needham and his founding of a crypto fund suggests Siebert is bringing in talent with both institutional discipline and native digital asset knowledge.
This expansion aligns with broader industry trends as traditional financial institutions increasingly incorporate digital asset capabilities. For Siebert, this represents potential diversification of revenue streams beyond traditional brokerage and investment banking. By establishing thought leadership in digital assets, Siebert could strengthen client relationships across its existing business lines while potentially developing new products and services.
The strategic timing is notable as digital assets mature from speculative investments toward more structured financial products. By emphasizing fundamentals and economics in their research approach, Siebert appears to be targeting institutional clients seeking rigorous analysis rather than retail cryptocurrency speculation. This suggests a deliberate positioning in the higher-margin institutional segment rather than competing directly with crypto-native platforms for retail investors.
NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Muriel Siebert & Co., LLC (Siebert), a subsidiary of ), today announced the launch of Digital Assets Research within its Capital Markets division and the appointment of Brian P. Vieten as Research Analyst. The group will publish institutional-grade research on cryptocurrency, blockchain infrastructure, Web3 applications, and public companies with material exposure to digital assets. This expands the firm’s research footprint and strengthens support for clients across Capital Markets and Investment Banking.
“Client demand for rigorous digital-asset research is rising fast. Brian brings proven equity research discipline and crypto depth that fit our institutional standards,� said Randy Billhardt, Head of Capital Markets at Siebert. “With this launch, we’re adding timely, actionable insights that will help clients to navigate one of the most transformative areas in finance.”�
Vieten joins Siebert from Needham & Company, where he focused on Crypto Assets and Blockchain, as well as HPC and AI infrastructure coverage. Earlier roles include equity research posts at Cowen & Company and Stifel Nicolaus. He has nearly a decade of equity research experience, eight years in the crypto space, and he founded a long-short crypto fund in 2022. He has passed all three levels of the CFA Program.
“Tokenization, DeFi, Blockchain Technology are blurring the lines between TradFi and the digitally native ecosystem, and Brian’s hire helps us with thought leadership in a rapidly evolving space,� said Kimberly Boulmetis and Ajay Asija, Co-Heads of Investment Banking at Siebert.
“As digital assets mature, the winners will be those with real fundamentals, quality infrastructure, and clear economics,� said Brian P. Vieten. “Our job is to separate signal from noise and give clients decision-ready research they can trust.�
“Digital assets are no longer a side story. They are reshaping market structure and investor behavior,� said John J. Gebbia, Chief Executive Officer of Siebert Financial Corp. “Our clients expect clarity and insights they can use. Launching Digital Assets Research keeps us ahead of the curve and informs the next wave of product innovation across our brokerage, advisory, and capital markets businesses.�
Digital Assets Research will partner closely with Siebert’s Capital Markets and the firm’s Investment Banking team to deliver top-down thematic work, bottom-up models, and periodic industry maps across miners, exchanges, wallets, payments, Layer 1 and Layer 2 infrastructure, and diversified financials with crypto exposure. The build-out complements Siebert’s 2025 expansion in institutional services.
About Siebert Financial Corp.
Siebert is a diversified financial services company and has been a member of the NYSE since 1967, when Muriel Siebert became the first woman to own a seat on the NYSE and the first to head one of its member firms.
Siebert operates through its subsidiaries Muriel Siebert & Co., LLC, Siebert AdvisorNXT, LLC, Park Wilshire Companies, Inc., RISE Financial Services, LLC, Siebert Technologies, LLC, StockCross Digital Solutions, Ltd., and Gebbia Media LLC. Through these entities, Siebert provides a full range of brokerage and financial advisory services, including securities brokerage; investment banking and capital markets services; investment advisory and insurance offerings; securities lending; corporate stock plan administration solutions; in addition to entertainment and media productions. For over 55 years, Siebert has been a company that values its clients, shareholders, and employees. More information is available at.
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