Zalika Headley joins Marinade to lead legal and compliance strategy as institutional adoption of Solana staking accelerates.
Marinade Labs has appointed Zalika Headley as General Counsel, strengthening its legal and compliance leadership as the company expands institutional access to Solana-based staking infrastructure.
Headley will oversee legal operations, act as compliance officer, and guide regulatory strategy as Marinade positions itself as a key provider of decentralised staking solutions for institutional investors, She brings over a decade of legal and compliance experience across financial services, government regulation, and digital asset platforms.
Before joining BlockFi, Headley worked as Counsel at the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). Earlier roles at PwC and JPMorgan Chase saw her focus on anti-money laundering, BSA/Patriot Act compliance, and regulatory risk management within large financial institutions.
“Bringing Zalika onboard reflects Marinade’s commitment to building the most robust and compliant staking infrastructure for institutions,” said Michael Repetný, Co-Founder and CEO of Marinade Labs.
“Her deep experience across digital asset regulation, licensing, and enterprise risk management will be instrumental as we continue bridging the gap between decentralised finance and institutional adoption.”
“Marinade is at the forefront of building next-generation staking infrastructure with a clear focus on compliance, security, and decentralisation,” said Zalika Headley. “I’m excited to join this exceptional team and expand its suite of institutional-grade staking solutions, enabling more institutions to engage confidently with the Solana ecosystem.”
Headley’s appointment follows the launch of Marinade Select, a compliance-focused staking marketplace tailored for institutional investors. The company has also formed partnerships with BitGo, Copper, and Zodia, and was recently named as the exclusive staking provider in the Canary Marinade Solana ETF filing.
The addition of a seasoned legal executive is intended to further support Marinade’s institutional roadmap and regulatory engagement across jurisdictions.
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