Former PayPal Lead David Knox Moves to Hyperliquid-Dedicated Treasury Hyperion as it Scales HYPE Portfolio

Core Insights - David Knox, former executive at PayPal, has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of Hyperion DeFi, a firm focused on digital asset treasury [1][2][3] Company Overview - Hyperion DeFi is dedicated to acquiring HYPE tokens, the native cryptocurrency of the rapidly growing decentralized exchange, Hyperliquid [2] - The firm has recently completed a $10 million acquisition, increasing its total holdings to 1,712,195 HYPE tokens valued at approximately $79 million, with HYPE priced at $46.09 [4] - Hyperion's treasury, with an unrealized profit of about $13.4 million, is currently the largest of its kind, surpassing Lion Group Holding's holdings [4] Industry Trends - The concept of crypto treasuries is gaining traction among institutional investors, with firms looking to acquire significant amounts of altcoins such as Ethereum, Solana, and Binance Coin [5][7] - Hyperion, previously known as Eyenovia, has transitioned from a pharmaceutical focus to a digital asset treasury model, reflecting a broader trend of companies rebranding or launching new entities for digital asset treasury ambitions [8]