Hyperliquid Policy Center

Jake Chervinsky

Chief Executive Officer

Jake Chervinsky is the founder and CEO of HPC, where he leads the organization’s mission to advance clear, workable regulatory frameworks for decentralized finance and onchain derivatives markets. A widely recognized voice in crypto policy, Jake has played a formative role in shaping the national conversation on digital asset regulation, earning the trust of policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders for his clarity, depth, and principled advocacy.

Prior to founding HPC, Jake served as Chief Legal Officer at Variant, where he led the firm’s legal, regulatory, and policy strategy. Before that, he was Chief Policy Officer at the Blockchain Association, where he managed the organization’s policy and government relations work. Jake previously served as General Counsel for DeFi development company Compound Labs, Inc., and represented individuals and financial institutions in private practice, where he focused on securities and commodities litigation and government enforcement defense.

Jake Chervinsky

Chief Executive Officer

Jake Chervinsky is the founder and CEO of HPC, where he leads the organization’s mission to advance clear, workable regulatory frameworks for decentralized finance and onchain derivatives markets. A widely recognized voice in crypto policy, Jake has played a formative role in shaping the national conversation on digital asset regulation, earning the trust of policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders for his clarity, depth, and principled advocacy.

Prior to founding HPC, Jake served as Chief Legal Officer at Variant, where he led the firm’s legal, regulatory, and policy strategy. Before that, he was Chief Policy Officer at the Blockchain Association, where he managed the organization’s policy and government relations work. Jake previously served as General Counsel for DeFi development company Compound Labs, Inc., and represented individuals and financial institutions in private practice, where he focused on securities and commodities litigation and government enforcement defense.

Jake Chervinsky

Chief Executive Officer

Jake Chervinsky is the founder and CEO of HPC, where he leads the organization’s mission to advance clear, workable regulatory frameworks for decentralized finance and onchain derivatives markets. A widely recognized voice in crypto policy, Jake has played a formative role in shaping the national conversation on digital asset regulation, earning the trust of policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders for his clarity, depth, and principled advocacy.

Prior to founding HPC, Jake served as Chief Legal Officer at Variant, where he led the firm’s legal, regulatory, and policy strategy. Before that, he was Chief Policy Officer at the Blockchain Association, where he managed the organization’s policy and government relations work. Jake previously served as General Counsel for DeFi development company Compound Labs, Inc., and represented individuals and financial institutions in private practice, where he focused on securities and commodities litigation and government enforcement defense.

Adam Minehardt

Chief Policy Officer

Adam Minehardt is Chief Policy Officer at HPC, where he is responsible for developing the organization’s policy strategy, leading its government relations efforts, and representing it before Congress and key stakeholders.

Prior to joining HPC, Adam was the first Head of Public Policy for Chainlink Labs, where he established their policy and government affairs department. Before that, he led FS Vector’s crypto and blockchain practice, served as Global Head of Government Relations for the Stellar Development Foundation, and was Director of Federal Affairs for Citigroup. Adam was also appointed to the CFTC's GMAC Digital Asset Subcommittee in 2023.

Adam’s government service includes nearly 17 years in the U.S. House, including serving as a Chief of Staff for a Senior Member of the House Financial Services Committee and a Committee Staff Director, as well as three years at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. He co-founded the Layer One Blockchain Coalition and was named Top Lobbyist by The Hill for 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Adam Minehardt

Chief Policy Officer

Adam Minehardt is Chief Policy Officer at HPC, where he is responsible for developing the organization’s policy strategy, leading its government relations efforts, and representing it before Congress and key stakeholders.

Prior to joining HPC, Adam was the first Head of Public Policy for Chainlink Labs, where he established their policy and government affairs department. Before that, he led FS Vector’s crypto and blockchain practice, served as Global Head of Government Relations for the Stellar Development Foundation, and was Director of Federal Affairs for Citigroup. Adam was also appointed to the CFTC's GMAC Digital Asset Subcommittee in 2023.

Adam’s government service includes nearly 17 years in the U.S. House, including serving as a Chief of Staff for a Senior Member of the House Financial Services Committee and a Committee Staff Director, as well as three years at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. He co-founded the Layer One Blockchain Coalition and was named Top Lobbyist by The Hill for 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Adam Minehardt

Chief Policy Officer

Adam Minehardt is Chief Policy Officer at HPC, where he is responsible for developing the organization’s policy strategy, leading its government relations efforts, and representing it before Congress and key stakeholders.

Prior to joining HPC, Adam was the first Head of Public Policy for Chainlink Labs, where he established their policy and government affairs department. Before that, he led FS Vector’s crypto and blockchain practice, served as Global Head of Government Relations for the Stellar Development Foundation, and was Director of Federal Affairs for Citigroup. Adam was also appointed to the CFTC's GMAC Digital Asset Subcommittee in 2023.

Adam’s government service includes nearly 17 years in the U.S. House, including serving as a Chief of Staff for a Senior Member of the House Financial Services Committee and a Committee Staff Director, as well as three years at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. He co-founded the Layer One Blockchain Coalition and was named Top Lobbyist by The Hill for 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Brad Bourque

Policy Counsel

Brad Bourque is Policy Counsel at HPC, where he executes the organization’s legal and regulatory strategy. His work ensures that HPC’s policy positions are legally grounded, technically informed, and responsive to evolving rulemakings and regulatory developments.

Prior to joining HPC, Brad was an associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, where he advised DeFi infrastructure providers, U.S. financial institutions, and industry associations on securities, commodities, and banking law. His practice included regulatory engagements, investigations, and litigation involving derivatives regulation, intermediary frameworks, trading protocols, prediction markets, tokenized instruments, and other matters related to digital assets.

Brad Bourque

Policy Counsel

Brad Bourque is Policy Counsel at HPC, where he executes the organization’s legal and regulatory strategy. His work ensures that HPC’s policy positions are legally grounded, technically informed, and responsive to evolving rulemakings and regulatory developments.

Prior to joining HPC, Brad was an associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, where he advised DeFi infrastructure providers, U.S. financial institutions, and industry associations on securities, commodities, and banking law. His practice included regulatory engagements, investigations, and litigation involving derivatives regulation, intermediary frameworks, trading protocols, prediction markets, tokenized instruments, and other matters related to digital assets.

Brad Bourque

Policy Counsel

Brad Bourque is Policy Counsel at HPC, where he executes the organization’s legal and regulatory strategy. His work ensures that HPC’s policy positions are legally grounded, technically informed, and responsive to evolving rulemakings and regulatory developments.

Prior to joining HPC, Brad was an associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, where he advised DeFi infrastructure providers, U.S. financial institutions, and industry associations on securities, commodities, and banking law. His practice included regulatory engagements, investigations, and litigation involving derivatives regulation, intermediary frameworks, trading protocols, prediction markets, tokenized instruments, and other matters related to digital assets.

Salah Ghazzal

Policy Director

Salah Ghazzal is Policy Director at HPC, where he leads research and analysis related to decentralized finance and onchain derivatives markets. He serves as a bridge between software developers and government officials, ensuring that HPC’s advocacy balances both the technical realities of decentralized systems and the nuances of the policymaking process.

Prior to joining HPC, Salah was Policy Lead at Variant, where he helped early-stage founders navigate the crypto policy and regulatory landscape. Before that, he served as Policy and Legislative Analysis Manager at the Blockchain Association, where he guided crypto industry advocacy before Congress and federal agencies, including essential work leading to the passage of the United States’ first dedicated crypto legislation, the GENIUS Act.

Salah Ghazzal

Policy Director

Salah Ghazzal is Policy Director at HPC, where he leads research and analysis related to decentralized finance and onchain derivatives markets. He serves as a bridge between software developers and government officials, ensuring that HPC’s advocacy balances both the technical realities of decentralized systems and the nuances of the policymaking process.

Prior to joining HPC, Salah was Policy Lead at Variant, where he helped early-stage founders navigate the crypto policy and regulatory landscape. Before that, he served as Policy and Legislative Analysis Manager at the Blockchain Association, where he guided crypto industry advocacy before Congress and federal agencies, including essential work leading to the passage of the United States’ first dedicated crypto legislation, the GENIUS Act.

Salah Ghazzal

Policy Director

Salah Ghazzal is Policy Director at HPC, where he leads research and analysis related to decentralized finance and onchain derivatives markets. He serves as a bridge between software developers and government officials, ensuring that HPC’s advocacy balances both the technical realities of decentralized systems and the nuances of the policymaking process.

Prior to joining HPC, Salah was Policy Lead at Variant, where he helped early-stage founders navigate the crypto policy and regulatory landscape. Before that, he served as Policy and Legislative Analysis Manager at the Blockchain Association, where he guided crypto industry advocacy before Congress and federal agencies, including essential work leading to the passage of the United States’ first dedicated crypto legislation, the GENIUS Act.

Sianna Xiao

Operations Lead

Sianna Xiao is Operations Lead at HPC, where she drives the organizational architecture and strategic execution necessary to advance the center’s mission. Prior to joining HPC, Sianna was the Operations Lead at a blockchain infrastructure startup, where she managed core business operations across legal, finance, and global workforce systems. Before that, she interned on the Corporate Strategy team at Fireblocks, focusing on institutional digital asset workflows and fintech compliance.

Sianna Xiao

Operations Lead

Sianna Xiao is Operations Lead at HPC, where she drives the organizational architecture and strategic execution necessary to advance the center’s mission. Prior to joining HPC, Sianna was the Operations Lead at a blockchain infrastructure startup, where she managed core business operations across legal, finance, and global workforce systems. Before that, she interned on the Corporate Strategy team at Fireblocks, focusing on institutional digital asset workflows and fintech compliance.

Sianna Xiao

Operations Lead

Sianna Xiao is Operations Lead at HPC, where she drives the organizational architecture and strategic execution necessary to advance the center’s mission. Prior to joining HPC, Sianna was the Operations Lead at a blockchain infrastructure startup, where she managed core business operations across legal, finance, and global workforce systems. Before that, she interned on the Corporate Strategy team at Fireblocks, focusing on institutional digital asset workflows and fintech compliance.

Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C.