crypto hiring

A former Binance executive is set to help Bybit with compliance, while a Coinbase leader expands his role

Plus, how we are feeling about Gurbir Grewal’s departure from the SEC

Gurbir Grewal, who has been at the agency almost as long as Gensler has been chair, will depart on Oct. 11, 2024

Jerry Brito and Robin Weisman will step down from their positions at the end of the year following 10 years with Coin Center

Venture capital firm CoinFund hires three pros to “identify and capitalize on the most promising high-growth opportunities”

In case you missed it, Tether added a government affairs head, while a blockchain-powered real estate platform hired an ex-SEC commissioner

And Congress members launched an investigation into whether the SEC is hiring civil service employees based on their political affiliations

Two bitcoin mining-focused companies introduce new leaders to their director boards as they prep for the segment’s evolution

The company behind ZKsync told Blockworks that the decision was made to make the team more “lean” as it moves into its next phase

Traditional finance veteran tapped as chief operating officer of crypto asset management firm

Bitcoin miner Hut 8 and Starknet Foundation find replacements for executives stepping down

Coinbase taps three new board directors, and other July people moves you might have missed

Also, former Valkyrie CEO lands new leadership role at Canadian investment firm Cypherpunk Holdings

President of Jump Crypto exits the firm as he mulls his next role

Firm’s hire comes as it looks to further expand its US crypto ETF lineup

Also, former legal head at Digital Currency Group joins law firm to expand blockchain capabilities

Financial giant State Street is looking for a head of digital assets solutions and seeks to fill other crypto-related roles

Polygon Labs executive Chair Sandeep Nailwal to focus more on zero-knowledge solutions as chief business officer

Bitcoin miner Bitfarms cuts ties with its chief executive; Vanguard’s incoming leader could spur the firm to re-evaluate its crypto stance, some say

Elsewhere, a recruiter weighs in on what crypto companies want, and the head of Circle Ventures departs

A former mayor becomes latest Coinbase policy adviser, and the special counsel of a crypto venture firm leaves

Elsewhere, Anchorage and DCG fill out the C-suite and Polygon reportedly cuts its COO

Elsewhere, a former Disney gaming lead goes Web3 and OKX executives depart

Martin Grant worked with the Fed for roughly 30 years before leaving his position in 2022