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Lawyers Drawn to Cryptocurrency's In-House Allure

September 20, 2018 | News

The Crypto Hiring Spree in Legal Continues With CCO Move to K2 Intelligence

Gabriel Hidalgo is the latest hire of note. He has been picked up by K2 Intelligence after working as chief compliance officer at Noble Bank International.
2 minute read

September 25, 2018 | Q&A

New CLO at Cryptocurrency TrustToken on Hectic Regulatory Environment, Outside Counsel Needs

Alex C. Levine recently spoke to Corporate Counsel about his company, its regulatory challenges and what he looks for in outside counsel.
7 minute read

September 20, 2018 | Q&A

'The Law Is Trying to Catch Up': Newly Minted ShapeShift CLO Veronica McGregor on Advising a Cryptocurrency Client

"The biggest challenges are, as with any new technology, figuring out which, if any, existing laws apply to you," said the former Goodwin Procter lawyer.
5 minute read

September 19, 2018 | News

Crypto Company Coinbase Hires Legal Leader From Fannie Mae as New CLO

Brian Brooks is leaving decades-old Fannie Mae for a much less old school type of financial institution.
2 minute read

September 14, 2018 | News

SF Goodwin Procter Partner Moves In-House to Crypto Company

Switzerland-based cryptocurrency exchangeShapeshift hired Goodwin Procter partner Veronica McGregor as chief legal officer last month.
2 minute read

September 13, 2018 | News

Crypto on K Street: New Blockchain Lobbying Group Pushes for Increased Regulatory Clarity

Look out Washington, D.C., crypto companies are coming. They want to help shape the conversation about regulating this burgeoning industry.
3 minute read