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China could benefit from yuan stablecoin over its CBDC - Circle CEO
11.7.2023
China may have banned the use of cryptocurrencies but stablecoins might have a role to play in the proliferation of its national currency
Former Paxful CEO Ray Youssef Urges Platform Users to ‘Cease Trading’
11.7.2023
On July 7, Ray Youssef, the former CEO of Paxful, told users of the peer-to-peer crypto marketplace to stop trading on the platform. Youssef claimed that Paxful is now “just paying legal bills” and that “no African or any non-American should trust any IS corporation.”...
An Orb, a Token and Money for Everyone: Worldcoin’s CEO on Crypto’s Most Daring Project
10.7.2023
Alex Blania on collaborating with Sam Altman on a universal basic income for eight billion people
BlackRock bullish on Bitcoin, Gemini CEO’s ‘delusion,’ and CEXs’ unhappy staff: Hodler’s Digest, July 2-8
8.7.2023
BlackRock’s PR campaign for a Bitcoin ETF, Gemini’s fight with DCG over Earn program funds, and CEX employees’ sentiment
Pop Icon Taylor Swift Signed $100M Deal With Crypto Exchange FTX, New Reports Claim
8.7.2023
Taylor Swift, a pop icon and 12-time Grammy Award winner, did sign an agreement with bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, new reports claim. However, FTX executives reportedly convinced former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) to reconsider and abandon the $100-million deal with Swift. Taylor Swift...
Arthur Hayes Insists ‘Bitcoin Will Be the Currency’ of Artificial Intelligence
8.7.2023
In a freshly unveiled blog piece, Arthur Hayes, the former CEO of crypto derivatives platform Bitmex, posits that bitcoin is the prime currency for artificial intelligence (AI). Hayes maintains that moving forward, BTC will be the favored currency for AIs since they “must use a system that...
BlackRock CEO’s Turnabout on Bitcoin Elicits Cheers, Skepticism of Crypto Cred
7.7.2023
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's change of heart on bitcoin could make it easier for fellow Wall Street executives to embrace cryptocurrencies, but experts warn that his favored financial instrument – the exchange-traded fund, or ETF – is an investment vehicle that's categorically different from the core...
Shakeup at Polygon Labs: President will step down and chief legal officer will become CEO
7.7.2023
The change in leadership came as the platform has been preparing a set of upgrades branded “Polygon 2.0”
Gemini Files Lawsuit Against Digital Currency Group and Barry Silbert Alleging Fraud and Deception
7.7.2023
After Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss published an open letter to Digital Currency Group (DCG) CEO and founder Barry Silbert, threatening legal action if the firm failed to respond by July 7, Winklevoss announced on Friday that his company had filed a lawsuit against DCG and Silbert in...
Polygon Labs Promotes Boiron to CEO; President Wyatt to Depart
7.7.2023
The management changes come as Polygon, which runs two of the most closely watched networks for scaling Ethereum transactions, is in the midst of a rebrand to the next chapter of its corporate development, known as "Polygon 2.0."
Mike Belshe, CEO of BitGo, on U.S. Regulatory Environment and Institutional Crypto Adoption | Ep. 245
7.7.2023
In an exclusive interview with cryptonews.com, Mike Belshe, Co-Founder and CEO of BitGo, talks about US crypto regulations and how they should Be Principles-Based, and institutional crypto adoption. ...
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Multichain Woes: Users Informed of an ‘Abnormal’ Transfer of Assets to Unknown Address
7.7.2023
Users of the cross-chain protocol Multichain were on July 6 informed of an abnormal transfer of lockup assets on the Multichain MPC address to an unknown address. While the Multichain team has urged users to stop using the cross-chain protocol, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) told his followers...
Billionaire CEO of Galaxy Digital Announces Overseas Move, Cites Similar Moves by Other Firms
7.7.2023
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz is looking to move businesses outside the US territory amid the ongoing regulatory crackdown on the crypto industry.
The American billionaire warned that more crypto firms are following similar strategies by moving out of the US.
Novagratz said that they...
Top Binance Executives Exit Over CEO’s Response to DOJ Investigation
7.7.2023
Binance's handling of the recent regulatory troubles has led to the departure of some top executives.
Several top Binance executives have resigned this week in response to CEO Changpeng Zhao's handling of the investigation by the US Department of Justice, Fortune reported on Thursday, citing...
Privacy is not the core feature of Bitcoin, KuCoin CEO says
7.7.2023
KYC is an important measure for crypto exchanges to protect and recover user funds in the case of theft or hacking, KuCoin CEO Johnny Lyu said
Blackrock Seeks to Democratize Crypto — CEO Says Bitcoin Can Hedge Against Inflation, Currency Devaluation
7.7.2023
Larry Fink, the CEO of the world’s largest asset manager, Blackrock, says bitcoin is an international asset and crypto can be used instead of gold to hedge against inflation, the onerous problems of any country, as well as currency devaluation. Blackrock, which has a near-perfect track...
Former FTX US CEO New Venture: Architect – AI-Based Trading Platform for Crypto
6.7.2023
The former President of the now defunct FTX.US is starting another crypto trading platform – and he plans to imbue it with artificial intelligence (AI)....
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BlackRock CEO Praises Bitcoin for 'Digitizing Gold', Says BTC Could 'Revolutionize Finance'
6.7.2023
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has expessed support for Bitcoin (BTC), referring to it as an "international asset" that could revolutionize finance.
In a recent interview on Fox Business, Fink stated that his company is keen on reducing the cost and complexity associated with investing in Bitcoin....
Binance CEO: Exchange Gearing Up for Increased Crypto Trading Volumes – Here's Why
6.7.2023
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, is doing “a lot of preparation” to be ready for increased trading volumes over the coming months, CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has said.
Speaking in an AMA (“ask me anything”) session on Twitter Spaces on Wednesday, CZ said that if history is a guide...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Insights from BlackRock CEO and Calls for DE Dollarization
6.7.2023
Bitcoin price is currently trading at $30,543, experiencing around 1% decrease on Thursday. Notably, Larry Fink, the esteemed leader of BlackRock, has expressed his support for Bitcoin, recognizing its potential to revolutionize the financial landscape.
Despite the recent decline, Bitcoin...