Executive Appointments
Chinese Crypto Billionaire to Help Lead Hong-Kong-Listed Blockchain Firm
Veteran Chinese crypto investor Li Xiaolai has joined a blockchain firm listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as an executive director and co-CEO.
Cboe's Head of Equity Options Just Joined a Blockchain Startup
Blockchain startup AlphaPoint has hired Kapil Rathi from Cboe Global Markets, the parent of the Chicago Board of Exchange.
Ripple Hires Former Google Exec as VP of Products
Blockchain payments startup Ripple has hired Google's former messaging lead as its vice president of products.
Fidelity's Blockchain R&D Lead Just Went Full Crypto
Fidelity Investments' blockchain R&D lead is leaving to join blockchain startup Bloq as its first-ever chief operating officer.
PBoC's Digital Currency Chief Departs to Lead Securities Clearing House
The former chief of China's central bank digital currency initiative has left the role to lead the country's central securities clearing house.
Former Trump Advisor Gary Cohn Joins Blockchain Startup
Gary Cohn, a former chief economic advisor to the U.S. president and Goldman veteran, has just joined a financial data-focused blockchain startup.
Wallet Provider Blockchain Hires Bank Exec for Global Regulatory Push
Blockchain.info has hired former Noble Bank chief compliance officer Ben Melnicki as its new global regulatory counsel.
Gemini Taps Wall Street Exec to Attract Institutional Crypto Investors
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has hired an executive from a Nasdaq company as it seeks to attract more institutional clients.
Coinbase Adds Charles Schwab Advisor to Board of Directors
Coinbase has brought a Charles Schwab advisor onto its board of directors, as well as hired a new managing director for institutional products.
Circle Taps Former US Homeland Security Official as New Legal Chief
Crypto startup Circle has hired a former Department of Homeland Security general counsel as its new chief legal officer.
