Executive Appointments

Kraken Crypto Exchange Poaches a Sony Studio Head for Marketing Push

Kraken has hired Matt Mason, most recently a studio head at Sony Pictures, as the crypto exchange's first chief marketing officer.

Grainne McNamara, formerly PwC's blockchain principal, has moved to rival Big Four consulting firm EY, where she will have a broader focus.

The startup that helped Signature Bank beat JPMorgan to the punch is hiring a former Bridgewater Associates manager as its new CEO.

By Anna BaydakovaPeb 19, 2019

Crypto trading firm ErisX has hired a COO from megabank Barclays and a head of infrastructure from YouTube.

Chuck Kimble, who helped promote the USDC stablecoin for Circle, has joined blockchain startup Celo as head of strategic partnerships.

The former lead architect for ethereum venture studio Consensys, is joining the Ethereum Classic Cooperative as executive director.

By Christine KimEne 29, 2019

Scott Grayson, former chief sales officer at R3, has joined blockchain services provider AlphaPoint as SVP for institutional sales.

By Anna BaydakovaEne 22, 2019

U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase has hired a new U.K. head of compliance with three decades of experience in the industry.

By Yogita KhatriEne 21, 2019

A roundup of notable recent departures and hirings at Coinbase, one of the most coveted places to work in the crypto industry.

By Anna BaydakovaEne 18, 2019

Cryptocurrency mining giant Bitmain may be about to appoint its product engineering director as CEO.

By Yogita KhatriEne 10, 2019

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