Digital Currency Group Enhances Legal Team with Strategic Hire
In a strategic move during a tumultuous period for cryptocurrency markets, Digital Currency Group (DCG) announced the appointment of its first Chief Legal Officer, Aimie Killeen. Killeen, who previously served as the top lawyer at Billtrust, joins DCG amid a high-profile lawsuit by the New York Attorney General and several other legal challenges. The addition of Killeen aims to fortify DCG’s legal defenses and strategic capabilities as it navigates these turbulent waters.
Crypto Co. DCG Hires 1st Legal Chief Amid New York AG Fight: Aimie Killeen: A Formidable Legal Mind in Fintech
Aimie Killeen brings a wealth of experience from over a decade in the legal departments of various fintech firms. Her tenure at Billtrust was marked by significant achievements, including a pivotal role in a $1.7 billion private equity transaction that took the company private. Before her stint at Billtrust, Killeen also served as the global general counsel for Directcash Payments, later acquired by Cardtronics, where she was instrumental until 2021.
