Tanya Denisova Joins Agora as COO to Oversee AUSD Stablecoin Operations
Tanya Denisova, former COO of Robinhood Crypto, has been appointed as head of operations at stablecoin issuer Agora. Denisova's extensive experience in managing crypto operations is expected to support Agora's growth in its AUSD stablecoin business, which has seen a 355% increase in transfer volume in early 2026, as reported by CoinDesk.
Tanya Denisova, previously COO of Robinhood Crypto, has taken on the role of head of operations at Agora, a stablecoin issuer. In her new position, she will oversee operations for Agora’s AUSD stablecoin, which has reportedly processed over $20 billion in transfer volume during the first quarter of 2026, marking a 355% increase from the same period last year.
AUSD aims to provide businesses with an efficient method to transfer dollars globally while earning yield on idle balances and accessing programmable payments through blockchain technology. Agora's CEO, Nick van Eck, stated that Denisova's experience in scaling regulated crypto operations will be vital as the company continues to expand its product offerings and regulatory licenses.
Prior to joining Agora, Denisova led day-to-day operations at Robinhood Crypto across its regulated U.S. and European entities, focusing on settlement, liquidity, trading, custody, and wallet operations. She joined Robinhood when its operations team was small and helped grow it into a substantial business unit.
Agora is also pursuing a national trust bank charter application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), where Denisova will serve as COO, pending approval. The company's significant growth has resulted in increased operational demands, necessitating a knowledgeable leader in its operations.
As Agora continues to scale swiftly in the stablecoin space, monitoring its new offerings and regulatory advancements will be crucial.
Summary based on original reporting by Will Canny at CoinDesk, originally published Jun 23, 2026. SolanaWire does not republish source content.
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