Woofun AI reports that Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal is departing the firm to join a startup, concluding his tenure amidst prolonged legal disputes with U.S. regulators.

Coinbase designated Molly Abraham as the new General Counsel to lead the legal division, noting her role as Vice President of Legal since March 2021. Ryan Van Grack will assume the position of Vice Chairman, taking on expanded public-facing duties. Grewal will remain an advisor and assist with trust charter work via the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.