The first few months of 2025 were tumultuous in the crypto regulation landscape. Experts in law and corporate governance, including Joseph A. Grundfest and Paul Grewal, continue to play pivotal roles as the industry adapts to these changes. As such, their experiences as regulators, academics, and former executives at crypto exchanges like Coinbase give them valuable and unique insight into the rapidly changing legal landscape.
Joseph A. Grundfest, a former Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission, brings a wealth of experience to the discussion. He is now W. A. Franke Professor of Law and Business, Emeritus, at Stanford Law School. He is currently Senior Faculty at the Rock Center for Corporate Governance at Stanford University. This recent role cements his power in the field. His recent involvement with Cornerstone, as explained on their website, is a further testament to his active work and interest with the issues of corporate governance.
As Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Coinbase, Paul Grewal generates and inspires progress. He’s the head of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. This role has helped him become a leader in the challenge of steering the industry’s regulatory hurdles. Further details about his professional experience can be found on his LinkedIn page.
This juxtaposition of expertise from two regulatory heavyweights like Grundfest and Grewal highlights the complex, multifaceted nature of crypto regulation. Grundfest’s unique experience with the SEC provides him with a powerful understanding of complex legal and policy issues. His academic positions at Stanford University and the Rock Center for Corporate Governance only add to this insight.
Grewal's role at Coinbase offers practical insights into the challenges and opportunities that crypto companies face while adhering to evolving regulations. As the company’s Chief Legal Officer, he’s in charge of steering the company through this often murky legal waters.
