Person

Justin Wales

Lately: Crypto.com as Chief Legal Officer.

“Chief Legal Officer @ http://Crypto.com 🚀⚖️🥑 Author of THE CRYPTO LEGAL HANDBOOK at http://www.thecryptolegalhandbook.com”
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Apr 16
Crypto.com promotes Justin Wales to chief legal officer
Justin Wales to Crypto.com, Chief Legal Officer
hirereportedApr 16, 2026EGR Intel: Crypto.com promotes from within for new chief legal officer

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Executive Hires
Justin Wales Replaces Nick Lundgren as Crypto.com's Chief Legal Officer
Crypto.com named Justin Wales chief legal officer on April 16, 2026, the day Nick Lundgren resigned and a court heard its Nevada appeal, 28 days after a 12 percent staff cut.