Katherine Snow Joins Thesis as General Counsel to Navigate Crypto Regulatory Landscape

Thesis, a cryptocurrency venture studio backed by Andreessen Horowitz, has appointed Katherine Snow as its new general counsel. Snow transitions from her role as chief legal officer at crypto data and research platform Messari, where she led the company’s global legal strategy and policy initiatives.

In her new position at Thesis, Snow will guide the legal team and navigate the regulatory challenges that impact the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. Thesis, known for building Bitcoin-related brands, includes platforms like Fold, a payments solution allowing users to spend Bitcoin in everyday transactions. The company is supported by prominent investors, including Fenbush Capital and Polychain Capital.

Matt Luongo, CEO of Thesis, praised Snow's expertise, stating, "Katherine’s deep understanding of fintech and blockchain regulations is crucial as we continue expanding our ecosystem. Her strategic insight will ensure Thesis remains innovative while effectively managing the global regulatory environment."

Snow brings a wealth of experience to Thesis, with nearly three years at Messari and prior roles as associate general counsel at Binance.US and a stint in Cooley’s blockchain and tokenization group. She began her legal career at Sherman & Howard before transitioning into the blockchain space.

Expressing her enthusiasm for the new role, Snow commented, "I’m thrilled to join Thesis at such a critical time for both the company and the blockchain industry. I look forward to helping the team tackle regulatory challenges while pushing forward innovative solutions in decentralized finance."

This move follows other notable appointments in the crypto sector. In August, crypto exchange Bitget appointed former Binance general counsel Hon Ng as its first chief legal officer. After Ng's departure from Binance in July 2023, Eleanor Hughes, a former Skadden Arps lawyer, was promoted to Binance's general counsel, overseeing legal operations in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and North Africa regions.

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