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Another Executive Exits Binance Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
6.9.2023
Mayur Kamat, head of product at Binance, is leaving the crypto exchange which has seen several executive exits in recent months. His and the other departures coincide with an ongoing regulatory clampdown on crypto business that has placed the leading trading platform for digital assets under...
‘Ethereum Supreme Court’ Mooted by Blockchain Executive as Alternative to ‘Code Is Law’
5.9.2023
A proposal from Matter Labs co-founder Alex Gluchowski would see a “hierarchical system of on-chain courts” arbitrate on-chain disputes
Binance head of product quits as executive exodus continues
4.9.2023
Binance product lead Mayur Kamat says he is passing the baton to “next-gen leaders” to take some time off after years of product work
France’s Data Watchdog Conducts Checks at Worldcoin Office in Paris
3.9.2023
The French body overseeing the protection of personal data has carried out “checks” at the Paris office of Worldcoin. The news of the French inspections comes amid heightened regulatory pressure on the cryptocurrency project co-founded by the current chief executive of Chatgpt developer Openai....
Ex-OpenSea Executive Nate Chastain Gets 3 Months in Prison for Insider Trading
22.8.2023
Nate Chastain, the former head of product at NFT platform OpenSea, has received a three month prison sentence for making tens of thousands of dollars worth of insider trades during his tenure at the NFT company
Shibarium executive issues strong warning against exploitation risks
17.8.2023
Shiba Inu's marketing specialist Lucie has offered instructions to help users protect themselves when using Shibarium, and reduce the risk of encountering phishing links and fraudulent schemes
Former FTX Executive Invokes Fifth Amendment Right, Remains Silent in Trial – Here's the Latest
16.8.2023
Ryan Salame, a former executive of now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has declined to testify about his involvement in an alleged illegal campaign donation scheme.
According to a motion filed by U.S. federal prosecutors on Monday, Salame's attorney has said that, if subpoenaed, he intends...
Coinbase Launches in Canada — Executive Says Canada ‘Well Positioned’ to Be a Global Leader in Crypto Economy
15.8.2023
Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase has officially launched in Canada with new offerings to “make cryptocurrencies more accessible to millions of Canadians.” A Coinbase executive stated: “Canada is well positioned to be a global leader in the cryptoeconomy.” Coinbase...
SEC Could Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF Within 6 Months, Says Mike Novogratz
11.8.2023
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz is optimistic that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could approve a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) within four to six months. The executive cited his contacts at Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, and investment...
UBS Expects US Dollar Dominance to Persist for ‘Years to Come’
10.8.2023
Swiss investment banking giant UBS expects the U.S. dollar’s reign to live on. “We firmly believe we will be living in a U.S. dollar-centric world for years to come,” the bank’s executive said, adding that there will be some room for competitors. UBS on US Dollar’s Dominance...
Daniel Paez, Executive Producer at Gods Unchained, on Web3 Gaming, Building AAA Games, and Publishing Games | Ep. 254
8.8.2023
In an exclusive interview with cryptonews.com, Daniel Paez, Executive Producer at Gods Unchained, on the future of web3 gaming, the difference between making games vs. publishing games, and empowering creators. ...
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Huobi's Stablecoin Reserves Down 30% Amid Reports of Executive Arrests
7.8.2023
Data from Nansen.ai shows that users have withdrawn $44.8 million in stablecoins during the last week
Elon's 'not afraid of blowing things up' — ex-Twitter exec on working under Musk
28.7.2023
Esther Crawford claimed Elon Musk’s inability to handle criticism created a “zealous and fanatical” inner circle
Executive Director of Wyoming's Stablecoin Project to Earn More Than Governor Mark Gordon
27.7.2023
The US state of Wyoming is seeking to hire an executive director for its new stablecoin project, and the position will pay an annual salary of $150,000, which is $10,000 more than the state’s governor.
According to the job post for the position, the executive director will be in charge of carrying...
Russia to Launch Digital Ruble Transactions With Real Users in August
27.7.2023
Banks taking part in the digital ruble pilot will begin testing transactions with actual clients in mid-August, according to a top executive of one of the financial institutions. The trials are set to start weeks after Russia adopted dedicated legislation for the introduction of its new digital...
Pro-Crypto Robinhood Taps Former Barclays Executive Jordan Sinclair as CEO for UK Expansion
26.7.2023
Pro-crypto brokerage firm Robinhood has appointed former Barclays executive Jordan Sinclair to spearhead its UK expansion.
On July 18, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approved Sinclair's appointment as CEO of Robinhood's UK entity, according to a register maintained by the watchdog. ...
Coinbase Executive Tasks Australian Regulators To Speed Up Legislations To Remain Competitive
25.7.2023
Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirazad has noted the importance of regulatory clarity in Australia to position itself as a major web3 hub.
Shirazad made the call to lawmakers at a Senate hearing on July 25 as they debated a crypto bill drafted to regulate different spheres of the market...
Terraform Labs Appoints New CEO While Co-Founder Remains in Jail
21.7.2023
Terraform Labs appointed a new chief executive officer following Do Kwon’s resignation on March 31, 2023. In a Wall Street Journal interview, the interim CEO, Chris Amani, discussed his team’s “vision” for rescuing the beleaguered blockchain project. Terraform Labs Finds...
Bitget Executive Reveals AI's Optimization of Crypto Exchange Operations
20.7.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget is using artificial intelligence (AI) in a number of ways to provide better services for users and stay ahead of the curve.
During the Ethereum Community Conference in Paris, Gracy Chen, the managing director of Bitget, revealed that the exchange is utilizing...
Turkish Court Sentences Founder of Defunct Crypto Exchange Thodex to More Than 7 Months in Prison
20.7.2023
A Turkish court has sentenced Faruk Fatih Özer, the founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange Thodex, to an effective seven months and 15 days in prison. During the trial, Özer denied being an executive of the crypto exchange when the platform allegedly failed to furnish the Tax Inspection...