Space and Time Labs Appoints Former Bitstamp Legal Chief as New CLO

Space and Time Labs, a Microsoft M12-backed firm developing a verifiable compute layer for blockchain and artificial intelligence, has named Rika Khurdayan as its chief legal officer. The announcement was made today.

Khyurdayan is a seasoned legal expert with significant experience in crypto and blockchain. Robinhood Markets, Inc. agreed to purchase Bitstamp in June, where she was the US chief legal officer, the world’s longest-running global crypto exchange. Before joining Bitstamp, she was the founder and managed KSTechLaw, a law firm that provided regulatory solutions to trading platforms, cryptocurrency investment funds, and token issuers.

Khurdayan stated:

“I am honored to join Space and Time Labs and their innovative team. The potential for transformative impact in blockchain and AI is immense, and I am excited to contribute my expertise to navigate the complex legal landscape and deliver groundbreaking solutions to our users.”

The hiring of Khurdayan highlights the dedication of Space and Time to building a strong and compliant infrastructure for its community, ecosystem, and technology as it moves towards mainnet and prioritizes decentralization.

Nate Holiday, Co-Founder and CEO of Space and Time stated:

“We’re thrilled to welcome Rika Khurdayan to the Space and Time executive team. Her leadership, strategic vision and proven track record navigating complex legal and regulatory environments will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and expand our offerings in the rapidly evolving blockchain and AI industries.”