Ex-Gemini Executive Bill Wilson Joins Digital-Banking Firm Cogni

Bill Wilson, the former head of growth at crypto exchange Gemini Trust Co., has joined New York-based digital-banking startup Cogni Inc. in a similar role.

Wilson left Gemini in April and joined Cogni this month, he said in an interview. He’ll be responsible for customer acquisition and marketing at Cogni, which was founded in 2018 and offers free checking accounts and features such as a crypto wallet.

Gemini, run by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, in January announced plans to eliminate about 10% of its workforce, adding to similar-magnitude cuts in mid-2022. The company is also embroiled in ...