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Lawyers Drawn to Cryptocurrency's In-House Allure

It might not be mainstream, but cryptocurrency is a growing way to conduct transactions, and along with that growth are attorneys moving in-house to represent companies at the heart of the technology. In this Instant Insights, we look at the recent moves among attorneys getting in on the movement.

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

Dan Clark | September 20, 2018

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.

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

MP McQueen | September 25, 2018

Alex C. Levine recently spoke to Corporate Counsel about his company, its regulatory challenges and what he looks for in outside counsel.
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'The Law Is Trying to Catch Up': Newly Minted ShapeShift CLO Veronica McGregor on Advising a Cryptocurrency Client

Caroline Spiezio | September 20, 2018

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

Caroline Spiezio | September 19, 2018

Brian Brooks is leaving decades-old Fannie Mae for a much less old school type of financial institution.
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SF Goodwin Procter Partner Moves In-House to Crypto Company

Caroline Spiezio | September 14, 2018

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

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

Caroline Spiezio | September 13, 2018

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