Tom Duff Gordon has left his position as Vice President of International Policy at Coinbase, a major cryptocurrency exchange based in the United States, to take on the role of head of EMEA Policy at OpenAI, an artificial intelligence research organization. Duff Gordon had been with Coinbase for nearly four years and previously spent 8.5 years in banking at Credit Suisse. He is recognized for his expertise in cryptocurrency regulations and has recently criticized U.K. banks for obstructing millions of customers from accessing legal and compliant services. His departure marks a significant transition in his career, as he moves from a leading role in the cryptocurrency sector to a pivotal position in AI policy at OpenAI.