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Kraken's Interim CEO on Jesse Powell's Departure, IPO Plans and Crypto Winter
28.9.2022
Dave Ripley joined CoinDesk TV’s “The Hash” to discuss the future of the crypto exchange amid a leadership change
Algorand Foundation outlines $35M exposure to crypto lender Hodlnaut
12.9.2022
The Foundation stated that it is “pursuing all legal remedies to maximize asset recovery.”
Crypto Lender Hodlnaut Placed Under Interim Judicial Management by Singapore Court
30.8.2022
Troubled crypto lender Hodlnaut has been placed under interim judicial management in Singapore three weeks after it was forced to freeze withdrawals due to "difficult market conditions"
Steven Kokinos shifts to Algorand advisory role as company appoints interim CEO
27.7.2022
Former Algorand CEO Steven Kokinos said he will stay on as a senior advisor and be involved in “key projects” related to scaling adoption until 2023
Algorand CEO Steven Kokinos Departs, Interim Replacement Named
27.7.2022
The blockchain said CEO G. Steven Kokinos is departing to pursue other interests
EU Agreement Reached on Anti-money Laundering Rules for Cryptocurrencies
30.6.2022
European institutions have reached an interim consensus on a set of EU regulations that will burden crypto companies with the obligation to help prevent money laundering, among other illicit activities potentially involving digital assets. The progress comes as the Union seeks to comprehensively...
Binance Backs Twitter Takeover with USD 500m, Musk Could Serve as Interim CEO
5.5.2022
The major crypto exchange Binance is backing Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter with a USD 500m investment, a public filing showed. Meanwhile, Musk might also serve as temporary CEO of Twitter once the takeover is done.
The investment from Binance is among the largest on a list of commitments...
Aave founder Stani Kulechov briefly suspended from Twitter after joking about becoming interim CEO
28.4.2022
Not everyone is convinced that Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter will promote free speech
FCA veteran becomes interim head of financial regulator's digital assets unit
20.4.2022
Victoria McLoughlin will be responsible for supervising crypto firms based in the U.K. as well as supporting development of a regulatory framework in line with government policy
FCA Names Interim Head for Digital Assets Unit
20.4.2022
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority appointed Victoria McLoughlin as interim head of its digital assets department
Wirecard CEO Quits as Crypto Card Firm Reveals Missing $2.1 Billion Does Not Exist
22.6.2020
Wirecard chief executive officer quit as the crypto card payments firm revealed that the €1.9 billion ($2.1 billion) missing from its accounts may not exist. CEO Markus Braun resigned on June 19, after nearly 20 years at the helm. James Freis has been appointed interim chief executive,...
A Letter to Our Users Post-Acquisition
2.4.2020
Following the recent acquisition news, Brandon Chez, the founder of CoinMarketCap, and Carylyne Chan, the interim CEO, shared their personalContinue Reading
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An Interim Post-Mortem: Worst Days, Liquidations, and BitMEX in Spotlight
13.3.2020
After falling by a historic 40% before recovering slightly yesterday, bitcoin (BTC) is today recouping some of its heavy losses, posting double-digit gains in the early hours of Friday trading.
Today’s rebound comes after the number one digital asset once again saw heavy selling around midnight...
Major HSBC Layoffs: 35,000 Job Cuts and Massive Restructuring Announced
22.2.2020
Banking giant HSBC has unveiled a major restructuring plan that includes 35,000 job cuts. The move came as the bank’s net profit plunged 53% last year. HSBC is also slashing $100 billion in assets and closing many branches. “This represents one of the deepest restructuring...
Bitcoin ETF: How SEC Exemptions Help Firms Offer Interim Products
6.9.2019
There are several exemptions the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) offers that allow companies to launch their bitcoin investment products without registration. While waiting for the SEC to approve their bitcoin ETF, some firms have taken advantage of these exemptions to offer...
Overstock’s New Interim CEO Pledges its Allegiance to Cryptocurrencies
27.8.2019
Earlier this month, Patrick Byrne, C.E.O. of Overstock, resigned as the company’s chief executive and chairman after disclosing romantic affairs with a Russian agent. His official statement, with references to the “Deep State,” “Men in Black” and “political espionage,” had sent Overstock’s down...