Executive Appointments

Michael Mosier will leave FinCEN for a new opportunity.
FinCEN Names New Acting Director to Replace Michael Mosier
National security expert Himamauli “Him” Das will become acting director of FinCEN while a search for a permanent director gets underway.
Michael Mosier will leave FinCEN for a new opportunity.

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Former Coinbase Legal Exec Lempres Joins Silvergate Capital as Chairman
Lempres takes over from Dennis Frank, who had served as chairman since 1996.
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Head of Bitstamp US Departs to Join Castle Island Ventures
Hunter Merghart was Bitstamp's first U.S. employee.
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Kevin Turner, who just resigned as CEO of Core Scientific.
CEO of Bitcoin Mining Firm Core Scientific Resigns
Kevin Turner, previously the COO of Microsoft, had led Core Scientific since July 2018.
Kevin Turner, who just resigned as CEO of Core Scientific.

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Libra Taps Ex-Homeland Security General Counsel as New Legal Chief
The new general counsel is Libra's second in just three months.
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Arthur Hayes, then-CEO of BitMEX, speaks at CoinDesk's Consensus 2018.
BitMEX Owner HDR Appoints Former Bank of China Exec to Board
HDR Global Trading said David Wong – a former deputy CEO at Bank of China – will join its board as a non-executive chairman.
Arthur Hayes, then-CEO of BitMEX, speaks at CoinDesk's Consensus 2018.

Frank Spiteri. Image courtesy of CoinShares
CoinShares Hires WisdomTree Exec as Company Plans Expansion Outside UK
The new hire brings the London-based digital asset manager connections to major financial institutions in Europe.
Frank Spiteri. Image courtesy of CoinShares

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Crypto Exchange OKCoin Appoints New CEO to Drive US Expansion
Outgoing OkCoin CEO Tim Byun will lead OK Group's global government relations from the end of March.
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The SEC Has a New Chief Crypto Cop
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed a new head of the cyber unit that tackles crypto firms breaking the law.
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse
Ripple Boosts Blockchain Advocacy Efforts With DC Office
Ripple has opened a new D.C. office and expanded its regulatory team as it seeks to better educate policymakers on blockchain tech.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse