Mary Beth Buchanan

Mary Beth Buchanan serves as the Chief Legal & Policy Officer at Nexum Capital, leading legal and policy teams to facilitate the integration of blockchain technology in financial transactions. With extensive experience in the cryptocurrency and financial sectors, Buchanan previously held positions such as President and Global Chief Legal Officer at Merkle Science, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Menai Financial Group, and Chief Legal Officer at Bitstamp. Additional roles include General Counsel at Kraken Digital Asset Exchange and Partner at Bryan Cave, focusing on white-collar defense and digital currency. Buchanan's public service includes serving as United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania and conducting the first Ethics and Reputational Risk Assessment for the United Nations. Education includes a Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from PennWest California.