Paul Brigner has joined the crypto exchange Coinbase as head of Coinbase Institute.

He will work under Coinbase's Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad in his new role.

"At Coinbase, I will have the chance to expand the Institute’s scope, driving thought leadership through research and close collaboration with a diverse technology policy community, including industry partners, think tanks, academic institutions, trade associations, advocacy organizations, and more," Brigner wrote on the social media platform X.

Launched in May 2022, the Coinbase Institute is a think tank that collaborates with academics, legislators and other leaders with the goal of broadening cryptocurrency research and discourse.

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