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Ripple-Owned Crypto Custody Firm Metaco's CEO and Head of Product Depart
11.2.2024
Metaco CEO Adrien Treccani and Chief Product Officer Peter DeMeo have left the crypto custody firm that was acquired by Ripple last year
CoinList to Acquire FTX’s Digital Custody Subsidiary in Cut-Price Deal
11.2.2024
The FTX Debtors estate, under the leadership of CEO John Ray III, has initiated the process of selling Digital Custody Inc. (DCI) to CoinList. FTX had previously acquired the subsidiary in two separate transactions, one in December 2021 and the other in August 2022, for a total of $10 million....
Arthur Hayes Argues for ‘Points’ System Instead of ICOs for Crypto Fundraising
9.2.2024
Due to growing regulatory challenges and concerns surrounding ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings) in the crypto industry, BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes proposed a crypto ‘points’ system as an alternative on February 9. Hayes shared his latest idea in a blog post called ‘Points Guard,’ emphasizing...
Steven Waterhouse, CEO of Orchid Labs, on DePIN, AI, Decentralized VPNs, and Fighting for Internet Freedom | Ep. 307
9.2.2024
Cryptonews’ Matt Zahab recently sat down with Steven Waterhouse, CEO and co-founder of Orchid Labs, an open-sourced, decentralized marketplace for Internet services that aims to provide the building blocks for a better, freer Internet. In a wide-ranging, exclusive interview, the CEO discussed:...
Blockchain Industry Groups Call EIA’s Moves on Bitcoin Mining as ‘politically Motivated’
9.2.2024
Two blockchain industry groups have called the US Energy Department’s mandatory data collection from crypto mining operators as “politically motivated campaign.” Texas Blockchain Council president Lee Bratcher and Chamber of Digital Commerce CEO Perianne Boring presented an industry statement...
Wirex CEO Says Money Mules Are a Massive Issue in FinTech and Crypto
9.2.2024
In an insightful interview with Cryptonews, Pavel Matveev, CEO and co-founder of popular global digital payment platform Wirex, discussed what money mules are and how big of a problem they pose in the crypto and FinTech industries. The short answer is: big. He further told us how these fraudsters...
CoinDesk’s CEO Kevin Worth Departs in Major Restructuring Led by New Owner Bullish
9.2.2024
CoinDesk’s CEO Kevin Worth has stepped down as part of a major restructuring effort led by the crypto exchange Bullish, which recently acquired the media outlet. Bullish has appointed Sara Stratoberdha, who previously spearheaded business development for the exchange, as the new CEO...
CoinDesk’s New Owner Bullish Replaces CEO in Restructuring
9.2.2024
Sara Startoberdha succeeds Kevin Worth, who has led CoinDesk since 2017
Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 CEO Departs Amid Pump and Dump Allegations
8.2.2024
The CEO of Bitcoin miner Hut 8 has departed the role weeks after JCapital accused the company of colluding with partners and warnings over a possible pump-and-dump scheme. In a Feb 7 press release, the company disclosed a change in leadership, announcing Asher Genoot as the new Chief Executive...
Thai SEC Charges Former Zipmex CEO with Corruption and Deception
8.2.2024
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Akarlap Yimwilai, the former CEO of Zipmex Thailand, with corruption and deception. According to an official statement released on Thursday, the SEC’s investigation revealed that customer assets held in Zipmex...
Thai SEC Files Charges Against Former Zipmex Thailand CEO
8.2.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission found that the companies customer assets were transferred overseas before an announcement was made
SocialFi Project Friendzone to Debut on Polygon Blockchain
8.2.2024
Decentralized social marketplace Friendzone is hopping on the Polygon blockchain for a Feb. 26 launch, and eyeing a move to Polygon zkEVM down the line. The app is said to combine the emotional aspects of traditional social media with the financial rewards of Web3 to build online communities....
Cathie Wood Says Investors Are Ditching Gold For Bitcoin
7.2.2024
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood believes Bitcoin (BTC) is beginning to replace gold on the investment stage as the precious metal loses popularity over time. In a video presentation published by Ark on Sunday, Wood demonstrated how commodities at large have failed to provide a reliable hedge against...
Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Shares Slide as CEO Departs Weeks After Short-Seller Report
7.2.2024
Former CEO Jamie Leverton is succeeded by president Asher Genoot
India’s WazirX, Zebpay CEOs Collaborate to Debut New Crypto Venture
7.2.2024
Indian crypto veterans Nischal Shetty and Avinash Shekhar have launched their new crypto-INR perpetual futures exchange dubbed ‘Pi42.’ WazirX founder Shetty and erstwhile CEO of Zebpay Shakhar said that the new venture would be one of the most legally compliant exchanges in India. The exchange...
Bitcoin Emerges as ‘Flight to Safety’ Asset, Outshining Gold, Says Cathie Wood
7.2.2024
ARK Invest’s CEO Cathie Wood believes there is a shift in investment trends, specifically, a growing preference for bitcoin over traditional gold investments. This trend has been particularly pronounced following the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs, offering investors streamlined access to...
South Korean Crypto Exchange Bitsonic Execs Jailed for Price Manipulation
7.2.2024
A Seoul court jailed South Korean crypto exchange Bitsonic executives for manipulating crypto prices – and profiting to the tune of $7.5 million. Newsis reported that the Seoul Eastern District Court sentenced the CEO of the Bitsonic trading platform to seven years in prison. South Korean Crypto...
BitMEX Co-Founder Arthur Hayes Sees Bitcoin Price Hit $1 Million on Bank Bailouts
6.2.2024
BitMEX co-founder and former CEO Arthur Hayes earlier posted on X a scenario where he sees Bitcoin price touching $1 million. Hayes tweeted that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is saying US banks are strong to very strong, but NYCB (New York Community Bancorp) says otherwise. Who is right...
Grayscale CEO Demands Public Options Market For Bitcoin Spot ETFs
5.2.2024
Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnhenshein is calling for approval of public options on Bitcoin spot ETFs after his company’s Bitcoin fund successfully converted into one last month. “It’s never been more important for the crypto and ETF communities alike to advocate for the development of a robust listed...
FTX Seeks Exit from Anthropic Holdings, Proposes Entire 8% Stake Sale
4.2.2024
Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX is seeking approval to sell its 8% stake in AI startup Anthropic Holdings. The motion, filed by FTX’s current CEO, John Ray III, requests permission to sell the stake and proposes two possible procedures, including an auction or a private sale. FTX aims...