reAlpha Tech Corp. Appoints Vijay Rathna as Chief Crypto Officer
DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb. 06, 2025 – reAlpha Tech Corp. (Nasdaq: AIRE), a real estate technology company developing and commercializing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, today announced the appointment of Vijay Rathna as the Company’s Chief Crypto Officer (CCO), effective February 20, 2025.
In this role, Mr. Rathna will oversee all of reAlpha’s blockchain and cryptocurrency initiatives, including token strategy, blockchain integrations, and digital asset innovation, reporting directly to Giri Devanur, Chief Executive Officer of reAlpha. Mr. Rathna has significant leadership experience in information technology, AI, blockchain architecture, and cryptocurrency ecosystems.
Prior to joining reAlpha, Mr. Rathna served as the Senior Vice President of Innovation and Development at Coretelligent, where he led the ideation, design, and development of digital transformation teams to build AI, automation, and blockchain solutions for clients. Some of these engagements included a blockchain-based digital ticketing platform and a SEC-approved stable coin in a money market fund for a fintech company.
Mr. Rathna is also an Associate Professor at Columbia University, teaching “Blockchain and AI.” His appointment comes as reAlpha explores integrating blockchain into its technologies, including the reAlpha platform. reAlpha plans to provide further updates on this integration by the end of the first quarter of 2025.
Giri Devanur, Chief Executive Officer of reAlpha, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Vijay Rathna to reAlpha as our Chief Crypto Officer, making reAlpha one of the first Nasdaq-listed companies to create such a position. Vijay’s expertise in blockchain architecture and his ability to deliver innovative and compliant solutions make him an invaluable addition to our team.”
Vijay Rathna added, “I am excited to join reAlpha and contribute to its mission of bringing real estate to the digital era by leveraging AI technologies. I look forward to advancing reAlpha’s blockchain initiatives and delivering impactful solutions for investors.”
About reAlpha Tech Corp.
reAlpha Tech Corp. (Nasdaq: AIRE) is a real estate technology company developing an end-to-end commission-free homebuying platform. Utilizing AI and an acquisition-led growth strategy, reAlpha aims to offer a more affordable, streamlined experience for those on the journey to homeownership.
Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements” about the appointment of Mr. Rathna as CCO and reAlpha’s ability to develop blockchain solutions. Factors that may cause actual results to differ include reAlpha’s limited operating history, ability to commercialize its AI-based technologies, and regulatory complexities.
