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Jesse Powell Exits Kraken CEO Position, COO Ripley Will Take the Reins
22.9.2022
Major crypto exchange Kraken announced that co-founder Jesse Powell is stepping down from his position as CEO.
Powell co-founded the company back in 2011 with Thanh Luu, and is considered one of the pioneers in the space.
Per this announcement, COO Dave Ripley will succeed Powell, while...
Binance Founder CZ Announces Romanian Office as Part of Regional Expansion
22.9.2022
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), founder and chief executive officer of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has announced the opening of an office in Romania. During a visit to the country, he met with high-ranking officials and emphasized Binance’s intentions to expand direct operations in Eastern Europe....
JPMorgan CEO calls crypto 'decentralized Ponzi schemes'
22.9.2022
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon regards crypto as a tale of two cities, with "crypto tokens that you call currencies" on one side and "real" innovations on the other
Nvidia CEO Makes It Clear That High PC Graphics Card Prices Are Here To Stay
22.9.2022
If your sticker shock from Nvidia’s reveal of astronomical prices for its new 4000-series graphics cards yesterday gave you disadvantage on perception checks, I bring bad news: It’s not likely to get any better, at least as far as Nvidia is concerned. It seems team green is sticking to those...
Saints Row CEO Sounds Kinda Disappointed About New Reboot's Sales
21.9.2022
While digital and physical sales of the Saints Row reboot hit a strong second place in both American and European markets, the open-world crime sim was denied first place by Madden NFL 23 and Grand Theft Auto V, respectively. While second place isn’t bad, the Saints Row reboot has actually been...
Kraken CEO Jesse Powell steps down: Report
21.9.2022
Jesse Powell will reportedly be succeeded as CEO by chief operating officer Dave Ripley, who has been with the crypto exchange since 2016
Kraken’s Jesse Powell to Step Down as CEO of Crypto Exchange
21.9.2022
The exchange’s COO Dave Ripley will take over as CEO
Crypto Exchange CoinCorner Eyes Middle East Expansion Via Partnership With Emirates CEO's Private Office
21.9.2022
U.K. crypto exchange CoinCorner is looking to expand across the Middle East through a partnership with the private office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, CEO of the Emirates airline and member of the ruling family of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Totality Corp CEO explains why India is still largely untapped for NFTs
21.9.2022
Despite a strong emphasis on “social status” in India, holding a Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT there isn’t impressing anyone
Nasdaq-Listed Bitcoin Miner Terawulf Reveals Firm’s Lake Mariner Site Has 12,000 Miners Deployed
20.9.2022
Following the publicly-listed mining operation Terawulf’s announcement that the firm’s Lake Mariner mining data center is up and running with 30 megawatts (MW) of capacity, 11 days later, the company has revealed the operation of nearly 12,000 miners at the facility in New York....
Crypto Market Maker Wintermute Hacked for $160M, OTC Services Unaffected
20.9.2022
Cryptocurrency market maker and liquidity provider Wintermute has lost $160 million in a hack relating to its DeFi business, according to a tweet from the company's founder and CEO
SEC Orders Crypto Firm to Pay Harmed Investors $35 Million — Charges Influencer Ian Balina
20.9.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered crypto firm Sparkster and its CEO to pay $35 million into a fund for distribution to harmed investors. The securities regulator also charged crypto influencer Ian Balina for promoting crypto tokens without disclosing compensation...
Wazirx Plans to Delist 3 Stablecoins, Leftover Balances Will Be Auto-Converted to BUSD
20.9.2022
The crypto asset exchange Wazirx is following Binance’s move by delisting a number of stablecoins and automatically converting them to BUSD at a 1:1 ratio. Wazirx customers have until September 23 to withdraw their stablecoins if they don’t want the funds converted. Wazirx Plans...
Crypto PR Firm Wachsman Hires Cointelegraph's CEO as Chief Growth Officer
19.9.2022
3 barriers preventing Web3 mass adoption — Trust Wallet CEO
19.9.2022
Trust Wallet CEO says the current bear market could provide an opportunity for the Web3 industry to address consumer concerns before the next bull market
Pro Gaming CEO Pops Champagne With Misogynist Andrew Tate, Now On Unpaid Leave
18.9.2022
G2 Esports CEO and cofounder, Carlos ‘ocelote’ Rodriguez, was recently caught partying with notorious internet misogynist and general piece of shit, Andrew Tate. The news provoked a huge backlash on social media, and naturally the former League of Legends pro decided to tweet through it. “Nobody...
HSBC’s CEO Explains Why Crypto Is Not in the Banking Giant’s Future
16.9.2022
Banking giant HSBC will not be offering crypto services, according to CEO Noel Quinn. Noting that HSBC is more negative on crypto than other banks, the executive stressed: “I do worry about the sustainability of the valuations of crypto.” HSBC Will Not Get Into Crypto, CEO Says...
Twitter’s Shareholders Overwhelmingly Vote for Elon Musk to Take Over the Social Media Platform
15.9.2022
Twitter’s shareholders have overwhelmingly voted for Tesla CEO Elon Musk to take over the social media platform. “Approximately 98.6% of the votes cast at the special meeting approved the proposal to adopt the merger agreement,” the social media giant said. Shareholders Want...
Bitgo Files Lawsuit Against Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital for $100M Over ‘Intentional Breach’ of a Merger Agreement
14.9.2022
According to statements made by the digital asset custody business and financial services provider Bitgo, the firm has filed a lawsuit against the crypto company Galaxy Digital and is seeking damages for more than $100 million. Bitgo says Galaxy’s “improper repudiation and intentional...
Report: South Korean Prosecutors Issue Arrest Warrant for Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon
14.9.2022
A warrant for the arrest of Do Kwon and five others has reportedly been issued by prosecutors in South Korea. The prosecutors allege that Kwon and his co-accused violated the country’s capital markets law. In addition to the arrest warrant, prosecutors will reportedly request an Interpol...