Coinbase's Top Legal Officer Paul Grewal Departs After SEC Fight

Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal is leaving the company after its high-profile, years-long legal fight with U.S. regulators.

Grewal will depart to work at a startup and continue as an adviser to Coinbase, where he played a key role in securing legal wins that ensured crypto had a future in this country.

Molly Abraham has been appointed as the new general counsel for Coinbase's legal team, while Ryan Van Grack will become vice chairman in what's anticipated to be a broader and more public-facing role.