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On-chain tool to seize crypto is a purist's nightmare, but a must: CEO
21.8.2023
A U.S. federal court recently used on-chain tech to lock criminals out of their crypto on the Jurat Network. Its founder, Mike Kanovitz, admits it could see hate from crypto purists
Bobby Zagotta, US CEO of Bitstamp, on US Crypto Regulation, The Banking Crisis, and Web3 Innovation | Ep. 257
18.8.2023
In an exclusive interview with cryptonews.com, Bobby Zagotta, US CEO & Chief Commercial Officer at Bitstamp, talks about 2023 market movements, Web3 innovation, navigating regulation, and the banking crisis. ...
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Fuse CEO Mark Smargon says blockchain payments apps will rival Visa, not Ethereum
17.8.2023
Mark Smargon, CEO of Fuse, explains how blockchain-powered payments can fix the “broken traditional payment system.”
Scam Money Is Laundered via Crypto Exchanges — Australian Regulator
17.8.2023
A significant portion of scam money is getting laundered through cryptocurrency exchanges, the CEO of the Australian Banking Association has alleged. The Australian Financial Crimes Exchange said as much as 47% of all fraud and financial scam proceeds in the country are washed on crypto exchange...
Prosecution's Strategy: Caroline Ellison's Personal Notes to Serve as Key Evidence Against Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried
17.8.2023
In an August 14 submission to the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York, prosecutors stated their plan to introduce Caroline Ellison's to-do lists and notes as evidence, including a note labeled "Things Sam is Freaking Out About."...
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Ledger Taps Paypal for US Crypto Buys
17.8.2023
Crypto security firm and hardware wallet manufacturer, Ledger, announced its integration of Paypal payments for U.S. customers. This will allow Ledger Live users to buy bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), bitcoin cash (BCH), and litecoin (LTC) within the app using Paypal. Ledger Enables Paypal Payments...
Canada’s regulatory clarity is bringing institutions to crypto - WonderFi CEO
16.8.2023
Dean Skurka stated that although regulations have increased cost, they have also led to greater interest in crypto from institutions
Bankman-Fried Donated $100 Million of FTX Money to Politicians, Prosecutors Claim
16.8.2023
Crypto exchange FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) spent more than $100 million of customer funds on political donations, according to an amended indictment. On Monday, U.S. federal prosecutors also alleged that he used two FTX executives as “straw donors” to evade contribution limits....
Cashtokens Upgrade 3 Months Out: BCH Developers Building NFT Creator Studio, Marketplaces, Wallets, and More
16.8.2023
With the Bitcoin Cash network’s May 15 Cashtokens upgrade now three months behind us, bustling development in non-custodial wallets, marketplaces, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), games, and other applications continues unabated. Paytaca wallet CEO Joemar Taganna notes that “improvements...
Silvergate CEO to depart amid ongoing liquidation and investor suits
16.8.2023
Silvergate is losing its CEO Alan Lane and two other top executives as part of an ongoing wind-down of the once crypto-friendly bank
Former FTX Co-CEO Ryan Salame to Plead the Fifth, Declares Himself ‘Unavailable as a Witness’
15.8.2023
U.S. federal prosecutors have unveiled court documents indicating that ex-FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is entangled in a web of allegations, with illegal political campaign financing being a significant charge. In light of these allegations against SBF, Ryan Salame, FTX Digital Markets’...
Stanford School Newspaper Highlights the Irony of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Scheduled Stanford Talk on Ethics Amidst Legal Chaos
15.8.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), a once towering figure in the crypto world and former FTX CEO, was curiously slated to share his insights on tech ethics with Stanford students this winter. In a thorough examination penned by Theo Baker for the Stanford Daily, the details of SBF’s multifaceted...
Coinbase CEO Acknowledges User Concerns and Vows to Enhance App Experience Amidst On-Chain Activity Surge
14.8.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong acknowledges that the surge in on-chain activities on the new layer-2 network Base has revealed significant flaws in the user experience of the Coinbase app and is committed to enhancing it.
In an August 13 Twitter post, Armstrong pointed out various issues that have...
Coinbase app is ‘broken’ for UX, admits CEO Brian Armstrong
14.8.2023
Brian Armstrong said the next two weeks will see a series of rapid updates on the biggest pain points for Coinbase app users
Using courts for every crypto issuance will squash innovation: Grayscale CEO
13.8.2023
Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein emphasized the need for a balanced regulatory approach to cryptocurrency to avoid hindering innovation in the United States
CEO of Binance lambasts Tether, DigiToads poised to shatter $7M presale barrier
12.8.2023
In a recent “ask me anything” session, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, CEO of Binance— the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange—expressed his apprehensions about the viability of centralized and algorithmic stablecoins, particularly highlighting the opacity surrounding Tether...
Matter Labs CEO dismisses Polygon’s allegations, InQubeta presale breaks through $2M
11.8.2023
The majority of the crypto landscape is open-source, shaping innovative projects’ development and trajectory. Nevertheless, issues regarding attribution are often raised. In recent developments, headlines have been dominated by an exchange between Alex Gluchowski, the CEO of Matter Labs,...
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...
SEC announces $24M settlement for case against Bittrex and its former CEO
10.8.2023
The U.S. regulator filed a complaint in April claiming Bittrex and William Shihara operated an unregistered exchange, also separately charging Bittrex Global
CEO of World's Largest Bitcoin ATM Operator Sees Industry Ripe for Consolidation
10.8.2023
Brandon Mintz, CEO and founder of Bitcoin Depot, the world’s largest bitcoin ATM company, says his company, which currently has about 20% market share, is in a position to gobble up competitors