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Terraform Labs Secures Dentons Representation Despite Objections, U.S. Court Decides
13.3.2024
US Judge Brendan Shannon has granted bankrupt crypto company Terraform Labs permission to hire Dentons for its legal representation, according to a report by Reuters. Shannon approved the hiring at a bankruptcy court hearing in Wilmington, Delaware after he deemed Terraform’s legal spending...
Deloitte is Hiring Specialists for Crypto Fraud Investigations
5.3.2024
Consulting firm Deloitte is looking for specialist analysts to assist in uncovering financial crimes related to crypto. Recent job listings on LinkedIn show vacancies for Senior Cyber Crypto Analysts and Cryptocurrency Investigators.
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Prometheum Taps Morgan Stanley Exec as CFO Just Before Opening Doors
4.3.2024
Controversial crypto platform Prometheum continues to signal its seriousness about moving forward as the industry's sole U.S. special-purpose crypto broker-dealer, having now hired a chief financial officer with a Wall Street pedigree from the likes of Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs Group Inc
Kraken Taps Former N26 and Coinbase Execs for Key Positions
26.1.2024
Crypto exchange Kraken has announced the hiring of a former N26 Chief Product Officer and a former Coinbase Managing Director. In an statement published on January 25th, Kraken announced it had hired Gilles BianRosa and Marcus Hughes to strengthen its leadership team. The company said the hires...
Coin Center Responds to Scathing Letter from Senator Elizabeth Warren
15.1.2024
Adobe Coin Center has responded to allegations made by Senator Elizabeth Warren claiming the crypto non-profit was working to “undermine bipartisan efforts in Congress” by hiring “former defense, national security, and law enforcement officials.” Coin Center pushes back...
Blockchain Association Addresses Sen. Warren’s Criticism of Crypto Hires
9.1.2024
Source: Pixabay The Blockchain Association has published a public response to Senator Elizabeth Warren’s criticism of the crypto industry’s hiring of former government officials. In an open letter published on January 9th, Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith addressed Sen. Warren’s previous...
Grayscale Positions Itself for Bitcoin ETF Race with Hire of Former Invesco Head John Hoffman
1.12.2023
Source: Ascannio / Adobe Stock. Crypto asset manager Grayscale has appointed John Hoffman, former Head of Americas at Invesco, to lead its distribution and partnerships team. On December 1, Grayscale announced the hiring of John, who has experience with ETFs and index strategies at Invesco....
Grayscale Setting Up for Bitcoin ETF Race by Hiring Industry Veteran from Invesco
1.12.2023
Crypto asset manager Grayscale has hired former Invesco Head of Americas John Hoffman to lead its distribution and partnerships team, six weeks before a decision is set to come out on whether the company will be allowed to launch a spot bitcoin [BTC] exchange-traded-fund (ETF)
Bithumb Plans IPO In Korea, Eyes Top Spot in Local Market
13.11.2023
Source: Timon/Adobe Cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb is keen on becoming the first industry-related company to get listed on the Korean Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (KOSDAQ). According to reports from local news outlet Edaily, the exchange has made concrete plans including hiring staff...
SEC’s Efforts to Hire Crypto Experts Thwarted by Own Crypto Ownership Policy
7.11.2023
SEC policies against staff owning crypto make hiring industry specialists difficult. Image by Kristina Blokhin, Adobe Stock. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), known for its stringent regulatory oversight of the finance sector, is facing an ironic hurdle as its own policies...
Today in Crypto: US SEC Candidates Unwilling to Divest Crypto Assets, BSC Ranks 4th in Q3 Fiat Losses
7.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / MuhammadIlyas Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. __________ Career news The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is having trouble hiring crypto experts –...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Stabilizes Near $35,000 Amid SEC Hiring Woes & Rising Fees
7.11.2023
As the digital currency market continues to evolve, Bitcoin faces a new set of challenges and endorsements. Currently priced at $34,901, Bitcoin has seen a slight decline of 0.25% as of Tuesday. The US Securities and Exchange Commission is grappling with its own set of issues, particularly...
Ava Labs cuts 12% of staff to ‘reallocate resources’ toward expansion
7.11.2023
Ava Labs CEO Emin Gün Sirer however stressed the firm is well-positioned with significant runway and resources at its disposal
SEC Inspector General says prohibition on crypto ownership hinders agency hiring
6.11.2023
Besides being short on crypto specialists, the SEC OIG noted a litany of problems that are already familiar – lack of legislative clarity, lack of interagency coordination, etc
Today in Crypto: Bitget Q3 Report Finds BGB Trading Volume Exceeded $1.3 Billion, US Doctor Pleaded Guilty to Hiring Hitman With BTC, Beluga Raises $4 Million
20.10.2023
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Today in Crypto: BNB Chain Developers Reveal Public Launch of opBNB's Mainnet, Nansen Launches New AI-Powered Version, Ripple Will do 80% of Hiring This Year Outside the US
13.9.2023
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Ripple Will do 80% of its Hiring This Year Outside the U.S: Bloomberg
13.9.2023
Brad Garlinghouse said the firm will look into hiring in countries where there is regulatory clarity
Indian central bank-backed NPCI begins blockchain recruitment
4.9.2023
Singapore, Malaysia, UAE, France, BENELUX countries, Nepal and the UK have adopted the NPCI's UPI payments system in varying degrees
UK to expand crypto crime agency, hiring spree underway
7.8.2023
The job involves investigating crypto fraud, money laundering and other blockchain-based crime performed by organized groups
Federal Reserve Raises Federal Funds Rate by 25bps Amidst Moderate Economic Growth
26.7.2023
In the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) report, it was stated that the U.S. economy has been experiencing moderate growth and members of the committee have decided to raise the federal funds rate by 25 basis points (bps) in order to keep a handle on inflation. Fed Raises Benchmark Bank...