Crypto Biz: Kraken denies USDT delisting, crypto custody on the rise, and more

This week’s Crypto Biz explores Kraken’s stablecoin plans in Europe, the departure of Grayscale’s CEO, Prometheum’s Ether custody service that treats ETH as a security, and more.

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VALR – The South African Exchange Going Global

Farzam Ehsani is Co-founder and CEO of VALR, a South African crypto exchange headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. With regulatory approval to operate in Europe, VALR has 1000 corporate and institutional clients, more than half a million users, and now is expanding globally.

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Ripple CEO to Share XRP Ledger Insights at Blockbuster Event: Details

Ripple CEO to deliver insights at one of Europe's biggest blockchain events

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D-Central - Powering the Bitcoin Mining Community

Jonathan Bertrand is CEO at D-Central Technologies, a Bitcoin mining company empowering pleb miners to industry giants. D-Central is North America and Europe's one-stop shop for hardware, hosting, and repair.

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Bitstamp executives says exchange to partner with three ‘household name banks’ in Europe

A top Bitstamp executive stated that his crypto exchange will work with three major European banks in an interview on Oct. 9. Robert Zagotta, Bitstamp’s CEO for the Americas and Global Chief Commercial Officer, said that those partnerships concern the company’s Bitstamp-as-a-service feature.

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Galaxy Digital targets Europe for crypto expansion

American investment company Galaxy Digital will expand its presence in Europe, appointing new CEO in Europe. Galaxy Digital has appointed Leon Marshall to lead its European operations, seeking expansion opportunities in the region amid Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) cryptocurrency regulations.…

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Gorilla Funds CEO explained how to make NFTs and web3 mainstream

The widespread adoption of NFTs could be on the horizon, but we need simple solutions for users, Gorilla Funds’ Jakob Sievers tells crypto.news at NFT Show Europe. Web3 is already poised to fundamentally transform the way we operate, according to…

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Money20/20 decrypts the future of digital payments

The latest discussion from Money20/20, a leading fintech forum, brought together Myles Stephenson, Founder & CEO of Modulr, Sendi Young, Europe & UK Managing Director of Ripple, and David Birch, director of Consult Hyperion, to elucidate the matter further.

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ChatGPT Creator OpenAI Considers EU Departure Over Stringent Regulations

Coinspeaker ChatGPT Creator OpenAI Considers EU Departure Over Stringent Regulations OpenAI CEO warns of potential exit from Europe if the firm fails to meet regulatory requirements for the forthcoming AI rules.

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OpenAI CEO warns of exiting EU in the face of tighter regulations

OpenAI to try and comply with the guidelines before suspending operations in Europe. CEO said the current draft of the EU AI Act would over-regulate. According to a recent Reuters report, OpThe post OpenAI CEO warns of exiting EU in the face of tighter regulations appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse Blames Confusing U.S. Crypto Rules for Flow of Investment to Europe and Asia

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Innovation in Avatar and Digital Fashion Creation w/Suk Jae Chang of Cocone Europe – eakTV

Watch as Cocone Europe’s CEO, Suk Jae Chang, shares the fascinating journey of their digital fashion house, from its humble beginnings in Japan to an impressive 130 million users in Asia. Discover how their web2 platform has been revolutionizing the virtual fashion world, with users trading and owning digital assets for over a decade.

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CoinShares CEO says lack of political will hindering US regulatory landscape

CoinShares co-founder and CEO Jean-Marie Mognetti said lack of political will is holding back the development of a sound regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States Commenting on the contrasting regulatory styles in the United States and Europe, Mognetti said a top-down approach from European political leaders makes the difference.

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Terra LUNA CEO Is Reportedly Living in Europe

South Korea's KBS reports that Terra LUNA CEO Do Kwon is living illegally in Europe after his passport was revoked. The post Terra LUNA CEO Is Reportedly Living in Europe appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Terra’s Do Kwon Is in Europe After Fleeing Singapore: Report

Do Kwon, CEO of the failed stablecoin company Terraform Labs, is reportedly residing in Europe. Do Kwon Is Likely in Europe According to Korean state media, Do Kwon’s location has...

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Elon Musk Sells His Perfume for SHIB, XRP Can Be Easily Bought in Europe, Ripple CEO Predicts When SEC Lawsuit Will End: Crypto News Digest by U.Today

Take a closer look at what’s happening in the world of crypto with U.Today’s news digest!

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Binance’s CZ says Europe’s MiCA framework could be a global crypto regulation standard

Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao said that Europe’s Market in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework, though demanding, could become a global standard for . The post Binance’s CZ says Europe’s MiCA framework could be a global crypto regulation standard appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Binance CEO Zhao Says EU's Proposed Crypto Rules Are Fantastic But Strict

Changpeng Zhao also said the Paris is probably "the financial hub for crypto" in Europe and a larger part of the world.

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A World War could trigger ‘an immense spike’ in Bitcoin price, adoption, Covalent CEO says

Since the outbreak of war in Eastern Europe, Bitcoin and cryptocurrency have featured on both sides of the conflict. The post A World War could trigger ‘an immense spike’ in Bitcoin price, adoption, Covalent CEO says appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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CoinSmart is eyeing crypto acquisitions across US and Europe, CEO says

CoinSmart Financial Inc. (SMART.NE), a leading Canadian-based crypto asset trading platform, looks to take advantage of the crypto winter to snap up struggling crypto companies on the cheap. The company, which is publicly-listed on the NEO exchange and also has a dual listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in Germany under the ticker IIR, is […] The post CoinSmart is eyeing crypto acquisitions across US and Europe, CEO says appeared first on Invezz.

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Europe and Crypto Adoption: What Lies on the Horizon? 

Europe is lagging behind other nations when it comes to crypto adoption, but things are about speed up, says Johnny Lyu, the CEO of KuCoin. The post <strong>Europe and Crypto Adoption: What Lies on the Horizon? </strong> appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Europe Legislation a ‘Positive’ Development Says Coinbase Boss

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has said that the European Union's new crypto legislation is a positive development “which went largely unnoticed.”  The post Europe Legislation a ‘Positive’ Development Says Coinbase Boss appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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CoinShares lost $21M due to Terra LUNA’s implosion, CEO says

DeFi exposure related to Terra’s stablecoin UST saw CoinShares, Europe’s largest digital asset firm… The post CoinShares lost $21M due to Terra LUNA’s implosion, CEO says appeared first on CoinJournal.

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Bitstamp Appoints JB Graftieaux as CEO After Julian Sawyer's Departure

Bitstamp, Europe's largest crypto exchange, has appointed former chief compliance officer JB Graftieaux as its new CEO following the departure of Julian Sawyer.

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“It Often Takes A Week For The Market To Understand,” Says Binance CEO As Bitcoin Soars

Bitcoin briefly went above the $44k price level as the crypto markets staged a comeback. This comes about a week after the crisis in Eastern Europe that crashed equity and crypto markets. 

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AAX update: Thor Chan steps down as CEO, plans expansion into Europe next year

AAX offers a full suite of financial products and services to everyone, from NFT artists and entrepreneurs to savvy traders and the unbanked, actively engaging in public discourse and positioning itself as a crypto hub for everyone.

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Amber Group Appoints Global Markets Veteran Cactus Raazi as U.S. CEO

Amber Group is a leading digital asset platform operating globally with offices in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The firm provides a full range of digital asset services spanning investing, financing, and trading.

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EuroSwap EDEX Presented the Team and Went Straight Into the Main Development Phase

“We wanted to change Europe for a new digital world. The support of our project by so many people proves that Europe is ready to take this global step”. Austin Welsh – CEO & Co-Founder of EuroSwap EDEX Few crypto projects today are so punctual and responsible to their community.

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“Ethereum Is The Clear Winner,” says ConsenSys CEO as MetaMask Users Grow 38x in Last Year

The Ethereum backer also raised $200 million at a $3.2 billion valuation from investors, including hedge fund Third Point and Europe’s largest bank HSBC. The post “Ethereum Is The Clear Winner,” says ConsenSys CEO as MetaMask Users Grow 38x in Last Year first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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European Blockchain Convention: Over 2.500  People Are Set to Attend Europe’s Most Influential Blockchain & Crypto Event in 2021

The congress, which will be held online on 13-16 December, will provide access to an AI powered networking platform to facilitate virtual 1:1 meetings between the 2. 500 attendees.   An exceptional line-up of over 120 speakers will join this year’s event, including Algorand  Foundation CEO Sean Lee; ‘The Bitcoin Standard’ author Dr.

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European Blockchain Convention: Over 2.500 people are Set to attend Europe’s most Influential Blockchain & Crypto Event in 2021

The congress, which will be held online on 13-16 December, will provide access to an AI-powered networking platform to facilitate virtual 1:1 meetings between the 2. 500 attendees. An exceptional line-up of over 120 speakers will join this year’s event, including Algorand Foundation CEO Sean Lee; ‘The Bitcoin Standard’ author Dr.

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Bitcoin and Ethereum VanEck ETNs Cross Half a Billion

“Investor response to crypto ETNs has exceeded our wildest expectations,” says Martijn Rozemuller, CEO of VanEck Europe, as the company revealed they have crossed a major milestone. “The strong growth...

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HSBC CEO Supports CBDC Development, While Being Skeptical About Cryptos and Stablecoins

The CEO of HSBC, a British investment bank and one of Europe’s largest banks, Noel Quinn, has shown support for the development of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) while maintaining a skeptical attitude towards stablecoins and cryptocurrencies.

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BLOCKCHANCE Europe 2021 to Take Place in Hybrid Format

Hybrid is the new meet. 1,500 attendees and 120 speakers from all over the world, including thought leaders such as Ethereum's Co-Founder Joseph Lubin or CEO of Microstrategy Michael Saylor come together at Europe’s leading blockchain event.

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HSBC CEO supports CBDCs while bashing cryptos and stablecoins

HSBC Group, the largest bank in Europe, has taken a negative stance on cryptos while backing the development of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The bank’s CEO, Noel Quinn, wrote an article, in which disclosed the bank’s devotion to supporting the development of a CBDC.

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Binance Announces Immediate Restriction On Derivatives Trading In Hong Kong In Shift To ‘Proactive Compliance’

After Europe, Binance is now shutting down derivatives trading for users in Hong Kong as the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange adopts a more proactive approach to regulatory compliance, CEO Changpeng Zhao has announced.

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“Regulatory Compliance Is A Must, Not A Decision,” says Binance CEO As Malaysia, India, And Europe Strike Yet Again

Malaysia’s SC has taken enforcement action against Binance, giving it 14 days to completely close its business while India’s AML agency is investigating the exchange’s role in betting apps. In Europe, Binance is winding down its futures and derivatives products offerings, starting with Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands.

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Okcoin secures regulatory approval in Malta and the Netherlands

CEO Hong Fang said Okcoin was focused on Europe as part of the firm's global growth plans.

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CEO of $300 Billion Swiss Bank says Wealthy Clients Have Crypto Appetite

Zeno Staub, CEO of pro-crypto Swiss banking giant Vontobel, has revealed that the firm’s wealthy clients are showing an appetite for cryptocurrency exposure. Major banks in the United States, Europe, and Asia are beginning to offer structured Bitcoin (BTC) and virtual currency-related investment products to their wealth management clientele. Wealthy Clients Keen on Adding CryptoRead More

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Clem Chambers Explains Why Bitcoin Can Drop to $13,000 This Year but Might Reach $120,000 in 3-5 Years: Exclusive Interview

The CEO of Europe's number one stock and shares website, ADVFN, talks about Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi and tulips

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Kraken CEO talks state of crypto market, IPO, sustainability, and more

Kraken, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Europe and the fourth largest worldwide, is considering an initial public offering within 12-18 months, according to its co-founder and CEO Jesse Powell.

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ETN-Network CEO and Founder invited to panel on blockchain for social impact at Blockchain for Europe Summit 2021

Tech experts have found blockchain use cases in banking and financial markets, supply chains, health care, government, elections, and, in essence, the distributed ledger technology...

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HSBC Not Interested in Bitcoin, Says CEO

The CEO of HSBC Holdings plc, Europe’s largest bank and one of the largest financial institutions in the world, revealed that it is not planning to offer any form of cryptocurrency-related services to its customers.

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No Bitcoin Plans For Europe’s Largest Bank – HSBC CEO Implies It ‘Messes Up Balance Sheet Of Clients’

The biggest bank in Europe just dealt another sordid blow to Bitcoin, as it joined the league of Crypto pessimistic financial institutions, declaring a general unwillingness to add the apex crypto coin to its asset class.

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Crypto Facilities Appoints Gary Worrall as CEO

Crypto Facilities Ltd., a subsidiary of Kraken, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Europe by euro trading volumes, today announced the appointment of Gary Worrall as...

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Grant Blaisdell on why he is creating an NFT marketplace for digital space assets, his biggest crypto horror story, and more

CryptoSlate recently had the opportunity to chat with Grant Blaisdell, the founder and CEO of Copernic Space, a marketplace for “digital space assets and companies. ” Grant has been creating ventures at the intersection of new technologies and media in the US and Central Europe since his late teens.

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Ripple Unveils Plans To Expand Its Presence In Europe With New Hire Amid SEC Lawsuit

Ripple is looking for a new Managing Director for its European market. The company is doing this in spite of the ongoing challenges it is facing in the United States. The SEC filed a lawsuit against the company in December 2020 and so far there has been no judgment on the matter yet. Ripple CEO […]

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Bitstamp appoints Gemini's former managing director as new CEO

One of the oldest crypto exchanges, Bitstamp today announced that it has appointed Julian Sawyer as the firm’s new CEO, who was Gemini crypto exchange’s Managing Director for Europe. Sawyer will bThe post Bitstamp appoints Gemini's former managing director as new CEO appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Ripple Shortlists A Move to Asia and Europe Should it Leave the US Due to Regulatory Clarity

Ripple Labs considers Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, UAE, and the UK as possible jurisdictions should the blockchain patent services company leave the US amidst a lack of regulatory clarity, said Ripple CEO, Brad Garlinghouse.

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