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SharpLink Appoints Joseph Chalom as Sole CEO and Member of the Board

SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (SBET) | December 17, 2025

By Paula Scott

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SharpLink Gaming, Inc. announces the appointment of Joseph Chalom as the sole Chief Executive Officer and Board Member.

Rob Phythian steps down from his roles after the strategic expansion of SharpLink as an Ethereum treasury company.

Key milestones include doubling ETH concentration, enhanced staking productivity, expanded institutional ownership, and building a best-in-class operating platform.

Doubled ETH Concentration

Accumulated 863,424 ETH through disciplined execution, leading to a more than 2x increase in ETH-per-share.

Enhanced Staking Productivity

Staked nearly 100% of its ETH and earned 9,241 ETH in staking rewards.

Expanded Institutional Ownership

Engaged with top financial firms, resulting in institutional ownership growing from low single digits to over 30% by Q3 2025.

Built Best-in-Class Platform

Onboarded an expert team to manage treasury, investment, and risk capabilities, reducing reliance on outsourced execution.

  • SharpLink's rapid strategic initiatives have positioned the company for long-term growth and shareholder value creation.
  • The completion of senior leadership transition reflects the focus on building a leading institutional-grade ETH treasury platform.
  • Deepening ecosystem partnerships and staking operations are key areas of focus for future value creation.

SharpLink's focus on an institutional-grade ETH treasury platform and the appointment of Joseph Chalom indicate a strategic move towards long-term value creation for shareholders.