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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Warns of Incoming Economic Hurricane — Says ‘You Better Brace Yourself’
2.6.2022
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has warned that an economic “hurricane” is coming. “You better brace yourself,” he advised. “We just don’t know if it’s a minor one or Superstorm Sandy.” Jamie Dimon on the U.S. Economy and QT The CEO of JPMorgan...
Soros' Fund CEO Says Crypto is Here to Stay, Warns of Recession and FOMO Trap
1.6.2022
Crypto is “here to stay,” but a recession may be around the corner and investors should beware of “FOMO,” according to Soros Fund Management CEO and Chief Investment Officer Dawn Fitzpatrick.
Speaking in a video interview with Bloomberg, Fitzpatrick said that crypto is not going away any time...
Kraken CEO defends listing LUNA 2.0: ‘Bitcoin traders don't pay the bills’
1.6.2022
Kraken’s Jesse Powell came under fire for listing the second-generation LUNA; separately, he railed against TradeFi’s crypto exchange claims
Former CEO of Crypto Exchange Wex Dmitry Vasiliev Reportedly Detained in Croatia
1.6.2022
Dmitry Vasiliev, co-owner and former chief executive of the now defunct Russian crypto exchange Wex, has been arrested upon entering Croatia, local media reported. The crypto entrepreneur is wanted by Kazakhstan where he is accused of stealing money from an investor. Wex Executive Vasiliev...
Bank of America CEO: We Have Hundreds of Blockchain Patents — But Regulation Won’t Allow Us to Engage in Crypto
31.5.2022
The CEO of Bank of America says that his bank has hundreds of blockchain patents but regulations will not allow it to engage in crypto. “The reality is that we can’t do it by regulation,” he said. Bank of America’s CEO on Crypto Bank of America (BOA) CEO Brian Moynihan...
New LUNA Token Rises, Still Down 65% After Launch, Kraken CEO Defends Listing
30.5.2022
The new Terra (LUNA) blockchain went live on Saturday, with the newly airdropped LUNA token seeing extremely volatile trading on its first day, before stabilizing and gaining some ground later in the weekend. Despite having become a controversial project, the new LUNA token can already be traded...
MoneyGram to Support Transfers via Stablecoins, CEO Says Crypto is 'Obviously Here to Stay'
30.5.2022
Major money transfer company MoneyGram aims to launch a new service that would enable users to transfer money overseas via stablecoins.
The initiative comes in partnership with the Stellar (XLM) blockchain, a decentralized protocol specializing in cross-border transactions, and it would enable...
Binance Obtains Regulatory Approval to Offer Crypto Products in Italy
30.5.2022
Crypto exchange Binance has received regulatory approval from Italy’s financial regulator to operate as a cryptocurrency service provider in the country. “Clear and effective regulation is essential for mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies,” said Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao....
Elon Musk: We’re Approaching a Recession but It’s ‘Actually a Good Thing’
29.5.2022
Tesla CEO Elon Musk believes the U.S. economy is approaching a recession but he explained why it is “actually a good thing.” Musk has estimated that the upcoming recession will last 12 to 18 months. Elon Musk Discusses U.S. Recession Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk shared his thoughts...
Report: FTX CEO Says Crypto Exchange Is Ready to Spend Billions on Acquisition Deals
29.5.2022
Billionaire and FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried said the leading crypto asset exchange aims to make a number of acquisitions and could spend up to $2 billion on such efforts. The FTX chief executive officer highlighted in a recent interview that a fraction of the funds raised by the company were...
Elon Musk Says Spacex Will Soon Accept Dogecoin for Merchandise — Starlink Subscriptions Could Follow
28.5.2022
Spacex and Tesla CEO Elon Musk says that dogecoin will soon be accepted at Spacex for merchandise, in the same way Tesla is accepting DOGE payments. Furthermore, Starlink subscriptions may also be paid with dogecoin “one day.” Spacex to Soon Accept Dogecoin for Merchandise Dogecoin...
Huobi Global Acquires Latin American Crypto Exchange Bitex
27.5.2022
The digital currency exchange Huobi Global has revealed it has acquired Bitex, a Latin American crypto platform that operates in Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Huobi details that the company is stepping up its presence in Latin America as it believes the region will be one of the most...
‘Bitcoin Will Find Its Footing,’ According to Grayscale CEO
26.5.2022
“I think in the near term, we [crypto] will find our footing,” Grayscale Investment CEO Michael Sonnenshein, said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover.”
SWIFT probably won't exist in 5 years: Mastercard CEO
26.5.2022
Michael Miebach, CEO of Mastercard told an audience of blockchain executives that he expects SWIFT to phase out of existence in as little as five years' time
ESG Study Shows Bitcoin Mining’s Potential to Eliminate 0.15% of Global Warming by 2045, Claims No Other Technology Can Do Better
26.5.2022
In recent times, the impact of bitcoin mining on the environment has been a topical discussion as climate change activists believe proof-of-work (PoW) mining is too energy-intensive. However, a recent report written by the ESG analyst Daniel Batten explains that bitcoin mining could eliminate...
WEF 2022: NFT custody is ‘the missing piece’ for mainstream adoption, says Veritic CEO
25.5.2022
Veritic CEO argued that providing a simpler way to own NFTs can boost the mainstream adoption of the technology
Argentinian Cryptocurrency Exchange Buenbit Announces Staff Layoffs
25.5.2022
Buenbit, an Argentinian cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a series of layoffs due to the downturn that traditional and crypto markets are currently facing. Buenbit’s co-founder and CEO, Federico Ogue, clarified that this move had nothing to do with the recent Terra ecosystem disaster...
Mastercard CEO Teases CBDC Panel: SWIFT May Not Exist in 5 Years
25.5.2022
Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach spoke on a panel about the future of cross-border payments and CBDCs at the World Economic Forum in Davos
Coinbase introduces crypto to Fortune 500 while FTX CEO featured in TIME 100
24.5.2022
U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase ranked 437th on the elusive Fortune leaderboard, while Sam Bankman-Fried was highlighted by TIME magazine in the innovation category
People Want Digital Cash, Governments Need to Accept That, Circle CEO Says
24.5.2022
There is a reason that “cash is king,” and people around the world want a digital form of cash that is private, offers final settlement, and cannot be “turned off” by a central party, argued Jeremy Allaire, co-founder and CEO of digital payments company Circle.
Allaire said that for...