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Former Bitfury Exec Gould Confirmed to Take Over U.S. Banking Agency OCC
10.7.2025
Jonathan Gould, a former top official at the agency and ex-chief legal officer for Bitfury, is set to run the OCC as Trump's pro-crypto policies rise into place
Fastex Expands U.S. Presence With Los Angeles Office
30.5.2025
In an interview with CoinDesk, Fastex’s chief legal officer said that the crypto regulatory shift under President Donald Trump has made it possible for the exchange to expand in the U.S
OKX Global General Counsel Is Latest Legal Exec to Leave the Exchange
27.5.2025
The new chief legal officer, Linda Lacewell, is said to be restructuring the firm's legal and compliance divisions, according to a source familiar with the situation
Crypto Exchange OKX Appoints Linda Lacewell as New Chief Legal Officer
1.4.2025
Lacewell joined the exchange as a board member last year having previously served as Superintendent and head of the New York Department of Financial Services
OKX Chief Legal Officer Mauricio Beugelmans Leaves the Exchange
31.3.2025
According to Beugelmans’ Linkedin profile, he spent three years and eight months at the exchange
Crypto's DeFi Education Fund Swaps Directors as Miller Whitehouse-Levine Moves On
13.3.2025
The advocacy group's chief legal officer, Amanda Tuminelli, will be the new executive director as her predecessor take a board role
Ripple-Funded Non-Profit Aimed at Crypto Education Goes Live
5.3.2025
The National Cryptocurrency Association is headed by Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty
Kucoin Appoints Former Chief Legal Officer BC Wong as New CEO
22.1.2025
The company’s top lawyer was picked to take the reins as the exchange focuses on “global growth and innovation while maintaining regulatory compliance.” Kucoin’s Top Lawyer Promoted to CEO Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange Kucoin appointed its former Chief Legal Officer BC Wong as...
Coinbase chief legal officer responds to cbBTC service terms fears
22.9.2024
Coinbase's cbBTC is backed at a 1:1 ratio with Bitcoin, which serves as the underlying asset for the tokenized BTC wrapper
Coinbase CLO says he’s ‘encouraged’ by Harris campaign reaching out
3.9.2024
With 63 days until the US election and early voting starting in September, single-issue crypto voters have a limited window to decide between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
Coinbase CLO says he’s ‘encouraged’ by Harris campaign reaching out
3.9.2024
With 63 days until the US election and early voting starting in September, single-issue crypto voters have a limited window to decide between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
Ripple CLO Lambasts Gary Gensler Amid SEC Legal Battle
22.5.2024
On May 22, Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, unleashed a scathing rebuke on Gary Gensler, the Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), for his mishandling of crypto asset regulation. Ripple CLO Tags Gensler as “Struggling Political Liability” Alderoty’s...
Coinbase’s Legal Officer Rallying Binance, Ripple, Uniswap Against SEC’s ‘Gaslighting’
14.5.2024
Regarding the Debt Box issue, Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal criticised the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 14. Given the significant ramifications for the industry, he also urged other cryptocurrency exchanges to question the SEC's earlier moves.
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DCG Boosts Legal Arsenal with First Chief Hire During New York AG Dispute
26.4.2024
Digital Currency Group (DCG), parent firm of bankrupt crypto lender Genesis, has brought on its first-ever chief legal officer as it faces a lawsuit from New York’s Attorney General.
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Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Blasts SEC Over Crypto Regulation, XRP Lawsuit: “Get Off Your Soap Box”
5.4.2024
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, told the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to “get off its soap box” after the SEC’s Director of Enforcement, Gurbir Grewal, seemingly criticized the crypto exchange for its XRP lawsuit.
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Coinbase Files Legal Challenge Against SEC for Crypto Regulation Clarity
12.3.2024
In a significant legal confrontation, Coinbase has filed a challenge against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the Third Circuit, contesting the SEC’s refusal to establish clear rulemaking for digital assets. San Francisco Crypto Exchange Coinbase Initiates Legal Action Against...
Coinbase’s CLO Criticizes U.S. GAO for Lack of Analysis on Crypto Sanctions Risk
22.1.2024
Coinbase‘s chief legal officer Paul Grewal has criticized the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) following its recent report describing crypto as a tool for foreign entities to evade sanctions. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), the Coinbase executive expressed...
Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer Slams US Decision to Drop Additional Charges Against Bankman-Fried, Calls it a ‘Miscarriage of Justice’
1.1.2024
Source: a video screenshot, ABC News / YouTube US prosecutors have decided not to pursue the remaining charges against Sam Bankman-Fried, including allegations of foreign bribery and bank fraud. However, it is the dropped charge of unlawful political donations that has sparked significant concern...
Ripple Reveals 2024 Crypto Predictions: SEC Crackdown to Continue, Regulation Will Hinder US Crypto Firms
18.12.2023
Ripple has shared several crypto predictions for 2024. The firm’s chief legal officer expects the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to continue its crackdown on the crypto industry. In addition, he foresees U.S. Congress disagreeing on the best course of action for crypto...
Ripple’s CLO Says SEC Is Anything But Infallible — Advises ‘Don’t Be Intimidated When They Come Knocking’
2.12.2023
Ripple’s chief legal officer says the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is “anything but infallible,” emphasizing that the regulator is “bloated, broken, and beleaguered.” He advised investors not to be intimidated when having to deal with...