Strive names Ben Werkman as CIO to lead Bitcoin investment strategy

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Strive Appoints Ben Werkman as Chief Investment Officer to Advance Bitcoin Strategy

October 6, 2025 7:00 AM EDT

DALLAS, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strive, Inc. (Strive or the Company) (Nasdaq: ASST) today announced the appointment of Ben Werkman as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) reporting to Strive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Matt Cole.

A recognized Bitcoin advocate with a proven track record in corporate Bitcoin strategy and institutional finance, Mr. Werkman brings deep expertise in treasury strategy, implementation, capital allocation, equity and derivatives trading, and risk management.   Most recently, he served as CIO at Swan Bitcoin, where his focus has been on capital-raising initiatives and the implementation of the first treasury services partnership... More