Executive Appointments

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Crypto Startup TrueDigital Hires CEO from World's Largest Hedge Fund
The startup that helped Signature Bank beat JPMorgan to the punch is hiring a former Bridgewater Associates manager as its new CEO.
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Crypto Futures Platform ErisX Hires Execs From Barclays and YouTube
Crypto trading firm ErisX has hired a COO from megabank Barclays and a head of infrastructure from YouTube.
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Circle's Stablecoin Pitchman Joins Blockchain Startup Celo
Chuck Kimble, who helped promote the USDC stablecoin for Circle, has joined blockchain startup Celo as head of strategic partnerships.
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ETC Cooperative Adds Developer Bob Summerwill as Executive Director
The former lead architect for ethereum venture studio Consensys, is joining the Ethereum Classic Cooperative as executive director.
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R3's Former Chief Sales Officer Joins Blockchain Startup AlphaPoint
Scott Grayson, former chief sales officer at R3, has joined blockchain services provider AlphaPoint as SVP for institutional sales.
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Coinbase Hires New Compliance Chief for UK Operations
U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase has hired a new U.K. head of compliance with three decades of experience in the industry.
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Who's Left, Joined and Almost Joined Coinbase Since Its $300 Million Raise
A roundup of notable recent departures and hirings at Coinbase, one of the most coveted places to work in the crypto industry.
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Bitmain Poised to Appoint Tech Chief as New CEO, Says Report
Cryptocurrency mining giant Bitmain may be about to appoint its product engineering director as CEO.
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Former Apple Exec Joins Decentralized Identity Startup Civic
Blockchain startup Civic has hired Apple veteran Phillip Shoemaker as executive director of Identity.com.
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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.
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