Backpack was founded by Armani Ferrante and Trian Yver, alums of defunct trading companies Alameda Research and bankrupt crypto exchange FTX respectively.
Crypto Exchange Backpack Appoints Stripe, Banking Veteran as CFO
Backpack was founded by Armani Ferrante and Trian Yver, alums of defunct trading companies Alameda Research and bankrupt crypto exchange FTX respectively.
Fireblocks Prepares for Bull Market by Adding New Executive After New CFO Hire
Chief marketing officer Michal Ferguson joins from cybersecurity platform Snyk, following the appointment of new CFO Michael Levine, and chief customer officer Madan Gadde.
Digital Currency Group CFO Michael Kraines Stepped Down in April
The crypto conglomerate also paid off a $350 million senior secured term loan, which was issued by a lender syndicate led by Eldridge.
Former Signature Bank Crypto Payments Chief, 4 of His Team Join Fortress Trust
Joseph Seibert, formerly head of its digital assets at Signature Bank, has brought over part of his risk and compliance team and a blockchain payments specialist.
Crypto Miner Core Scientific Appoints a New President
Crypto hosting and mining company Core Scientific (CORZ) has appointed crypto veteran Adam Sullivan as its new president, a court filing shows.
Amber Group’s Ex-U.S. CEO Raazi Joins EDG, a Digital-Asset Structured Product Firm
Enhanced Digital Group (EDG) is helping bridge the gap between TradFi and digital currencies, and Cactus Raazi brings decades of Wall Street experience including time at Goldman Sachs.
Layer 1 Blockchain Protocol Algorand Hires Its First CFO
The new CFO, Matthew Commons, had several years of crypto and TradFi experiences.
Electronic Arts Founder Trip Hawkins Joins Web3 Gaming Startup
Trip Hawkins, who founded gaming giant Electronic Arts, is taking on the role of Chief Strategy Officer for Web3 company, Games for a living.
Binance Hires Former Gemini-Exec as Chief Compliance Officer: Bloomberg
Perlman started in the role at Binance in January, having spent two and a half years as COO of Gemini and previously one year as CCO.
Coinbase Hires Former Stripe Exec as Chief Compliance Officer
Melissa Strait will take charge of Coinbase’s compliance initiatives ahead of its planned public listing.
Digital Asset Manager Grayscale Expands Leadership Team with Trio of C-Suite Hires
The digital currency asset manager’s new executives bring with them experience at firms such as Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Ripple Labs.
MicroStrategy Begins Hiring for Bitcoin Data Product
After buying 71,079 BTC, the business intelligence company is building its first bitcoin-related software product.
Former HSBC Exec and Blockchain Expert Diana Biggs Joins Valour as CEO
Biggs is an associate fellow at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, guest lecturing on blockchain technology and digital assets.
Crypto Banking Company BCB Group Hires Former Coinbase UK CEO
Feroz will bring experience “built across the global payments and fintech industry,” BCB Group said.
Ripple is Hiring Director of Engineering for RippleX Platform
The planned new hire along with a recent expansion show Ripple does not seem deterred by legal troubles in the U.S.
BitGo Taps Former Coinbase Exec Jeff Horowitz as Chief Compliance Officer
Jeff Horowitz led Coinbase’s global compliance program until his departure in October.
Crypto Investment Firm Grayscale Names New CEO, Plans to Double Staff in 2021
Grayscale’s managing director, Michael Sonnenshein, has now been appointed CEO.
BlackRock Seeks VP Blockchain Lead to ‘Drive Demand’ for Firm’s Crypto Offerings
The investment giant has posted a job vacancy for an NY-based VP blockchain lead to help with the valuation of crypto assets.
Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger Hires Luxury Brand Exec to Grow Consumer Business
Ledger’s new chief experience officer hails from luxury conglomerate LVMH, which owns brands like Louis Vuitton, Givenchy and Christian Dior.