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Bitfarms Reveals Leadership Changes Amid Ongoing Conflict With Riot Platforms
14.8.2024
Bitfarms Ltd. has announced significant changes to its board of directors and executive team as the company continues to navigate a takeover bid and governance dispute with Riot Platforms Inc. The latest leadership updates include the appointment of CEO Ben Gagnon to the board and the resignation...
Coinbase adds former Bill Clinton aide, Supreme Court lawyer to board
26.7.2024
Two of the new Coinbase directors have previously served under US presidents, while the other has extensive experience in the management consulting industry
Former Goldman Sachs Exec Joins Anchorage Digital’s Board of Directors
14.6.2024
Crypto custody firm Anchorage Digital has added Connie Shoemaker, a former Goldman Sachs executive, to its board of directors
Former CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo Joins Paxos Board of Directors
14.5.2024
Paxos, a leading regulated blockchain and tokenization infrastructure platform, has appointed J. Christopher Giancarlo, the former Chairman of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), to its board of directors.
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'CryptoDad' Giancarlo Joins Paxos Board
14.5.2024
Paxos has added J. Christopher Giancarlo, a former chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission who has been a public advocate for the cryptocurrency sector, to its board of directors, the company told CoinDesk
In Company First, Nintendo Nominates Three Women To Board Of Directors
9.5.2024
Nintendo, founded in 1889, is perhaps the longest running gaming company around and, perhaps due to this fact, it has largely remained a boys’ club. This began to change for the better in 2020, when it nominated its first woman to the board of directors. Since then, the company has vowed to hire...
Binance Establishes Its First Board of Directors, Remains Without Global Headquarters
4.4.2024
After years of operating without a board, Binance recently established its first board of directors, chaired by a former diplomat from Barbados. The cryptocurrency exchange still lacks a global headquarters. Some critics argue that the board members do not possess the necessary experience for...
Binance Appoints Board of Directors for First Time in Effort to Rebuild Reputation Following Legal Troubles
2.4.2024
Binance has named a board of directors for the first time, aiming to reshape its image following last year's guilty plea to US charges of anti-money laundering and sanctions violations.
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Russian Banking Association Launches ‘Digital Assets Council’
1.2.2024
Russia’s biggest securities and banking association has launched a “council” for the self-regulation of “digital assets.” Per RBC and an official National Association of Stock Market Participants (NAUFOR) announcement, the NAUFOR’s Board of Directors created the council on January 30. NAUFOR is...
Russia’s Nornickel Using ‘Digital Assets’ to Pay Employee Dividends
22.1.2024
Source: Alex J/Adobe The Russian metal mining giant Nornickel (Nornickel Norilsk) says it will start paying its employees dividends with “digital financial assets.” The firm’s board of directors has approved a program that will see employees receive around $10.40 per share. And, according to...
FDIC’s Sign and Ad Rules Update May Impact Crypto Industry – Here’s How
21.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / JHVEPhoto The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has recently implemented a new rule governing the use of its official signs and advertising, potentially influencing public perception of certain crypto firms. The FDIC announced on December 20 that its board...
Zcash Creator Zooko Wilcox to Step Down as CEO of Electric Coin
19.12.2023
  Zooko Wilcox, the creator of the privacy-oriented blockchain network Zcash, is stepping down as CEO of Electric Coin Co., the primary developer behind Zcash. Wilcox has served as the project’s leader since its creation in 2015. The decision was made by the Board of Directors, which...
Palau Moves Ahead With Second Phase of Stablecoin Pilot
18.12.2023
The Republic of Palau has announced the launch of the second phase of its stablecoin project. Jay Hunter Anson, a member of the board of directors of Palau’s Ministry of Finance (MOF), declared that the new phase will focus on building a robust ecosystem, expanding accessibility and user...
MoonPay Appoints Former Coinbase Executive Mike Lempres to Its Board Amid Increased Regulatory Scrutiny
30.11.2023
Source: MoonPay Crypto startup MoonPay has announced the appointment of Mike Lempres, a former executive from Coinbase and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), to its board of directors. On November 30, MoonPay announced that Mike Lempres will be joining the company’s board of directors to provide...
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao Steps Down From Binance.US Board of Directors
28.11.2023
Binance founder and former CEO, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, has stepped down from the company’s board of directors following his guilty plea to several federal charges last week. “CZ” steps down Zhao “has decided to step down from his role as Chairman of our Board of Directors and transferred his voting...
505 of 700 OpenAI Employees Demand Board Resign Following Sam Altman Firing, Threaten to Walk
20.11.2023
505 OpenAI employees have signed a letter demanding the board of directors at the artificial intelligence company step down following the sudden ousting of co-founder, Sam Altman, on Friday. Over 500 OpenAI employees threaten to walk Kara Swisher, a podcaster for New York Magazine, tweeted...
OpenAI staff tells board to resign after Sam Altman ousting: Report
20.11.2023
505 out of 700 employees reportedly signed a letter stating that the board has undermined the company’s mission by firing Altman
Hong Kong-Listed Boyaa Interactive Seeks Shareholder Approval for $100 Million Crypto Investment
14.11.2023
Source: Pixabay Hong Kong-based E-gaming giant Boyaa Interactive International Limited is seeking shareholder’s approval for purchasing $100 million worth of crypto in the next 12 months. According to an announcement from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the board of directors of Boyaa Interactive,...
Arrington resigns from the Board of Directors of Celsius
25.9.2023
The founder of Arrington Capital, Michael Arrington, has made an exit from the company’s board, and in his place, Ravi Kaza will be moving in. Ravi Kaza is with Fahrenheit Holdings, the group that took over Celsius’ assets in May 2023. Arrington Capital is situated in Delaware, and it...
Ripple and Palau Announce CBDC Stablecoin Pilot Program
28.7.2023
Palau, an insular nation in the Philippines Sea, has partnered with Ripple, announcing a limited pilot for its own U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin issued using XRP technology. According to Jay Hunter Anson, a member of the board of directors of Palau’s Ministry of Finance, the test started...