Digital Currency Group (DCG) has announced the appointment of Aimie Killeen as its Chief Legal Officer, marking a strategic move for the company amid a period of legal challenges. Killeen's appointment follows a series of legal proceedings, including the bankruptcy protection filing by DCG subsidiary Genesis in January 2023 in the aftermath of the FTX crypto exchange collapse. The resolution of these matters saw DCG, Genesis, and Genesis' creditor Gemini reach an agreement in February of the same year, with DCG committing to delivering recoveries of up to 90% to Genesis creditors by August 2023, as previously reported by The Block.

With a wealth of experience in legal leadership roles, Killeen brings invaluable expertise to DCG's multinational legal operations, mergers and acquisitions, compliance, and governance functions. Previously serving as Chief Legal Officer at software and payments development firm Billtrust, Killeen is set to commence her tenure at DCG on May 1, contributing to the company's executive leadership team.

In welcoming Killeen to the team, DCG Founder and CEO Barry Silbert expressed confidence in her ability to support the company's growth trajectory amidst a dynamic legal landscape. Silbert praised Killeen's extensive experience and global perspective, emphasizing her role as a key partner in advancing DCG's strategic objectives.

Prior to her tenure at Billtrust, Killeen held senior legal positions, including a nine-year stint as a senior associate at Australian law firm Ashurst. Subsequently, she served as Global General Counsel for DirectCash, a financial services firm, and as Executive Vice President of CardTronics, an ATM manufacturer and financial services company that acquired DirectCashPayments.

Expressing her enthusiasm for joining DCG, Killeen highlighted the company's leadership in the digital assets sector and its pivotal role in driving the advancement of decentralized technology on a global scale. She expressed her commitment to supporting DCG's growth plans and leveraging her expertise to contribute to the company's success in an era marked by transformative developments in finance and technology.