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First Mover Americas: A 'Head-and-Shoulders' Case for Altcoins
11.8.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 2, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Ex-FTX US Head of Partnerships, Sina Nader, Takes on Role as Head of Strategy at Mysten Labs
8.8.2023
Sina Nader, the former head of partnerships at FTX US, has joined Mysten Labs as its new head of strategy.
Nader will report directly to Evan Cheng, the CEO and co-founder of the Palo Alto-based Web3 startup, according to a Monday report from Bloomberg.
Cheng, along with other former employees...
Worldcoin expects more companies to integrate in the coming months, says product head
7.8.2023
The head of product at Tools for Humanity told Cointelegraph that Worldcoin is expecting more companies to integrate in the second half of the year
Wyoming seeks stable token commission head in first steps to establish state stablecoin
25.7.2023
The state is looking for someone with connections and expertise in the blockchain industry, promising a $150,000 annual salary
Plus: Xenonauts 2, Punch Club 2 head this week's Steam debuts
22.7.2023
Also: what's up next week, and a whole heap of other PC/console sales data!
Venezuelan Crypto Ecosystem Still in Shambles 4 Months After Sunacrip Intervention
18.7.2023
The Venezuelan cryptocurrency ecosystem remains on shaky ground four months after the intervention of national crypto watchdog Sunacrip, and the arrest of its head, Joselit Ramirez, due to alleged participation in a $20 billion corruption scandal involving the undeclared sale of crude oil...
Xbox Head Phil Spencer Is Probably Playing Starfield Right Now
17.7.2023
Starfield isn’t out until September 6, but Xbox head Phil Spencer already appears to be playing the massive spacefaring RPG.Read more
Former SEC Official Warns of Reversal in SEC v Ripple Ruling on XRP — Says ‘the Decision Resides on Shaky Ground’
17.7.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement has warned that the ruling on the SEC v. Ripple case “resides on shaky ground” and will likely be reversed. “The Ripple decision grants to the institutional investor full SEC protection...
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority Appoints Hasan Fawzi as Head of Fintech and Crypto Oversight
14.7.2023
Indonesian financial services watchdog appointed Hasan Fawzi, a former Indonesia Stock Exchange executive, as the head of fintech and digital assets oversight and innovation.
Fawzi has served as the Director at Indonesia Bond Pricing Agency (IBPA) since 2008, which is a licensed securities...
Central Banks Controlling Money Is Not Democracy, Balaji Srinivasan Says
12.7.2023
If central banks control all uses of money, this is not democracy, Coinbase’s ex-tech chief Balaji Srinivasan is convinced. The entrepreneur commented on statements by the head of the Bank of International Settlements during an IMF meeting devoted to cross-border payments. Balaji Srinivasan Speaks...
Standard Chartered Raises Bitcoin Price Forecast — Now Expects BTC to Reach $50,000 This Year, $120,000 Next Year
11.7.2023
Banking giant Standard Chartered has updated its bitcoin price forecast. The bank’s head of crypto research now expects bitcoin to reach $50,000 this year and $120,000 the following year. “Increased miner profitability per bitcoin mined means they can sell less while maintaining cash...
Matrixport’s Year-End 2024 Prediction: Bitcoin to Reach $125,000 as Strong Performance Fuels Bullish Sentiment
10.7.2023
While bitcoin has shown strong performance in the first half of 2023, Markus Thielen, the head of research at crypto firm Matrixport, released a prediction on July 5, 2023, stating that bitcoin (BTC) will reach $125,000 by the end of 2024. Thielen’s forecast is based on a signal indicating...
Seth Rogen Loves TMNT So Much He Busted His Head Open With Nunchucks
10.7.2023
During a press junket interview for the upcoming animated film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, actor and co-writer Seth Rogen revealed that he’s been enamored with the heroes in a half shell for so long that he’s got the battle scars to prove it. More precisely, Rogen cracked his dome...
Bitcoin aligns with Swiss values - Head of Lugano’s Plan ₿
10.7.2023
Switzerland continues to drive Bitcoin adoption despite well-developed traditional financial infrastructure
Current CBDC Models Aren't Viable for Everyday Transactions: Copper's Research Head
5.7.2023
In an interview with The Block, Fadi Aboualfa, the head of research at crypto brokerage Copper, expressed that the existing Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) models are "not a viable cash equivalent that people could use in daily transactions."
Aboualfa raised doubts about CBDCs despite...
Former SEC Official Calls CBDC ‘the Most Absurd Financial Idea’ Citing Unnecessary Risks, Privacy, Cybersecurity Concerns
5.7.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) former head of internet enforcement has called the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) “the most absurd financial idea in the history of monetary policy.” He warned that a central bank digital currency not only creates...
Former SEC Official Defends Chair Gensler — Urges Crypto Community to Quit Personal Attacks, Focus on Facts
2.7.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s former head of internet enforcement has defended SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s approach to regulating the crypto industry. “It’s time to attack the facts and law on SEC positions and quit the personal attacks on the...
Mastercard Introduces ‘Multi-Token Network’ to Support Wider Digital Asset Industry
30.6.2023
Mastercard has introduced its Multi-Token Network (MTN), an app store powered by blockchain technologies for building regulated financial applications. “MTN represents one of Mastercard’s most ambitious projects in the digital asset space to date,” said the payment giant’s head...
U.S. House committee chairs, Blockchain Association turn up heat on SEC head Gensler
29.6.2023
Three House chairs sent a letter regarding recordkeeping and FOIA, and the industry advocacy group suggested Wells notice recipients ask for his recusal from their cases
Ex-Genesis CEO Michael Moro to Head Crypto Derivatives Exchange Startup
29.6.2023
Ankex, a non-custodial exchange with a centralized order book, is being spun out of crypto custody firm Qredo, which Moro joined in January