Coinbase strengthens European arm with new hires: Bloomberg

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  • Coinbase is strengthening leadership positions in Europe despite turbulent market conditions.
  • The crypto exchange saw significant lay-offs earlier this month.

Crypto exchange Coinbase is reinforcing its European senior positions with a series of new hires and promotions, Bloomberg reports.

Crypto.com’s former general manager has come on board as country director for Ireland. The new director of controls in Germany is Michael Schroeder, leaving behind his position at smaller crypto exchange Bittrex as chief compliance and risk officer. In the UK, Elke Karskens is moving from senior director of marketing to regional director.

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The new hires come after, one week ago, Coinbase shares hit an all-time low. Earlier in November, Coinbase said that the company was laying off more than 60 employees. The exchange’s chief product officer, Surojit Chatterjee, will also be stepping down effectively at the end of the month following reorganization.


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Inbar is a reporter covering crypto policy and regulation with a focus on Europe. Before The Block, she worked with several publications in Brussels including The Parliament Magazine and Are We Europe. Inbar holds a bachelor's degree in international relations from University College Utrecht and a master's degree in international politics from KU Leuven.

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