Trump says he is “very positive and open-minded” to crypto companies, advocates for US leadership in crypto industry

Trump champions US leadership in crypto, accepts donations in digital currencies, and criticizes Biden's stance toward the industry. The post Trump says he is “very positive and open-minded” to crypto companies, advocates for US leadership in crypto industry appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Crypto Biz: Galaxy, CoinShares Q1 results, ETFs on the blockchain, and more

This week’s Crypto Biz features Galaxy Digital and CoinShares earning results, Franklin Templeton’s CEO betting on blockchain, Polymarket’s funding raise, and a leadership transition at dYdX.

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dYdX founder Antonio Juliano steps down as CEO

Juliano steps down as dYdX CEO, Crnkovic-Rubsamen takes over. The transition marks Juliano’s move to Chairman and President roles. dYdX experiences surge in activity amid market rebound. In a significant leadership transition within the crypto space, Antonio Juliano, the founder and long-time CEO of dYdX, has announced his decision to step down from his role.

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Ledn’s institutional loans reach $584 million in Q1

Ledn achieved a record $690M in crypto loans during Q1, reflecting a broader market recovery and solidifying its industry leadership. The post Ledn’s institutional loans reach $584 million in Q1 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Jack Dorsey parts ways with Bluesky, leaves board of directors

As Jack Dorsey bids farewell to Blueskys board, the social network seeks new leadership aligned with its vision of user-driven experience. The post Jack Dorsey parts ways with Bluesky, leaves board of directors appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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BlockDAG Leads Crypto Presales with Over $22M Raised & $100M Liquidity Goal, Leading Rebel Satoshi and 5th Scape On The Chart

BlockDAG has rapidly ascended to a leadership position in the cryptocurrency presale market, amassing an impressive $22 million and setting a bold liquidity goal of $100 million for launch. This remarkable performance positions BlockDAG ahead of its competitors, Rebel Satoshi and 5th Scape, on the charts.

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MicroPets: A journey of redemption led by Jessus Zambrano

MicroPets, is making headlines with its bold resurgence under the leadership of Jessus Zambrano, renowned Actor/Producer turned Crypto Savior. Rising from the ashes of previous failed ownership, MicroThe post MicroPets: A journey of redemption led by Jessus Zambrano appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Yuga Labs Announces Layoffs and Strategic Overhaul Under New Leadership

Yuga Labs announces restructuring and layoffs to refocus on crypto strengths and streamline its operations amidst market challenges. The post Yuga Labs Announces Layoffs and Strategic Overhaul Under New Leadership appeared first on NFT News Today.

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Lummis: Crypto Will Erupt as Big Issue in Senate Races Including Banking Chair Brown's

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) said that the high-stakes Ohio election that could decide both the Senate majority and the leadership of the Senate Banking Committee is likely to dig into cryptocurrency issues, and she encouraged industry insiders to make sure it does.

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Bitget launches crypto Apprentice program to train next generation of web3 talent

Crypto exchange Bitget unveiled its new Web3 leadership program called “Bitget COO Apprentice” in Europe, offering young talent an opportunity to work directly with the company’s executive team and gain hands-on experience in the industry.

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Cathie Wood Praises Crypto Regulation in Hong Kong

Cathie Wood emphasized Hong Kong's leadership in fostering innovative technologies, contrasting it with the United States' regulatory uncertainty. The post Cathie Wood Praises Crypto Regulation in Hong Kong appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Crypto Firm Bakkt Shakes Up Leadership, Names Board Member Andy Main New CEO

The current CEO Michael will step down “to pursue other opportunities.”

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Newly Elected US House Whip Emmer Downplays FTX Meltdown, Cheers Crypto

Rep. Tom Emmer, a co-chair of the congressional blockchain caucus, was chosen for a leadership role in the next Congress and is bullish on digital assets in the wake of FTX.

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Southeast Asia Leads the World in Crypto Adoption, Propelled by Play-to-Earn Gaming: Chainalysis

Games like Axie Infinity and cross-border crypto transfer applications push “lower middle income” nations to global leadership in crypto adoption.

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How Crypto Twitter could change under Musk’s leadership

Musk has not been shy about touting his vision for Twitter in the past, flagging free speech and eliminating spam bots and fake accounts as particular points of interest.

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Kraken's Incoming CEO on Jesse Powell's Departure, IPO Plans and Crypto Winter

Dave Ripley joined CoinDesk TV’s “The Hash” to discuss the future of the crypto exchange amid a leadership change.

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Majority of crypto exchange leadership should be comprised of citizens, say Indonesian regulators

Officials with Indonesia’s Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency could implement a rule for two-thirds of directors and commissioners at crypto firms to be citizens.

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Crypto bill a 'pivotal step', but needs clarification on ‘digital commodity’ — Sheila Warren

CCI CEO Sheila Warren said that there was “a very tight window” to pass the crypto bill, given the possible change in leadership following the 2022 midterm elections.

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Trudeau Takes Another Swing at Crypto in Latest Speech

Justin Trudeau has criticized the newly-elected Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre, saying that his pro-crypto stance was not responsible leadership. Trudeau Slams Pro-Crypto Opponent Canadas Prime Minister Justin...

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Trudeau says showing support for crypto is irresponsible leadership

Justin Trudeau has called out the newly elected leader of Canada’s Conservative Party for his pro-crypto views. The post Trudeau says showing support for crypto is irresponsible leadership appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Liz Truss Wins UK Election, Positive Result for Crypto Adoption?

Liz Truss wins the U.K.'s Conservative party leadership race leaving the crypto industry wondering if it is a part of the new prime minister's plans moving forward. The post Liz Truss Wins UK Election, Positive Result for Crypto Adoption? appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Liz Truss to Become UK Prime Minister After Winning Conservative Party Leadership

Truss has revealed little about her stance on crypto save for two rare statements that indicate she may be open to innovative-friendly regulation.

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Another crypto CEO steps down as Genesis Trading restructures leadership

Ignite CEO Peng Zhong, MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor, and now Genesis Trading CEO Michael Moro — top executives have departed crypto firms or stepped into advisory positions.

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In Crypto Winter, Jesse Powell’s Pirate-King Leadership Style Might Be the New Normal

Less than 1% of employees have taken the CEO’s buyout offer since he laid down the law on culture. Is Kraken a “based” place to work, or just somewhere to ride out crypto winter?

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Conservative leadership race has U.K global crypto hub ambitions in limbo

The shock resignation of Rishi Sunak on July 5 has cast uncertainty on the future direction of crypto in the United Kingdom In the months before his resignation, the former Chancellor spearheaded several policies to turn the country into a global crypto hub.

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UK Leadership Race: Front-Runner Rishi Sunak Known for Crypto Advocacy

Rishi Sunak, the current front-runner in the race to become the U.K.’s next prime minister, is a well-known proponent of cryptocurrency. The post UK Leadership Race: Front-Runner Rishi Sunak Known for Crypto Advocacy appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Boris Johnson resignation may halt U.K. crypto regulations

United Kingdom’s Prime Minister and the leader of the Tory Party, Boris Johnson, announced his resignation from the party leadership on July 7. The post Boris Johnson resignation may halt U. K.

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Celsius Shuffles Directors as Liquidity Crisis Continues

Struggling crypto lending company Celsius has restructured its board of directors, according to recent U.K. business filings. Shakeup at Celsius Celsius is shaking up its board leadership as its liquidity...

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US lawmakers say crypto industry has a ‘tech bro’ problem hurting innovation

Venture capitalists tend to invest in companies with predominantly white male leadership, while women and people of color “remain in the waiting room,” according to Stephen Lynch.

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Ethereum (ETH) Leadership and Real-World Impact of Crypto: Andreessen Horowitz Publishes First Annual Report

Pioneer of crypto-centric VC investments Andreessen Horowitz shared its first annual thesis on core Web3 trends

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South Korean Government Holds Off On Capital Gains Tax On The Crypto Market

When it comes to cryptocurrencies, several governments have been keen to impose taxes without providing clear regulations for consumer protection. However, it appears South Korea, under Yoon Suk-Yeol’s leadership, is gearing up to take a different approach.

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Crypto Trading Platform BITmarkets Appoints Maria Apogeni as New CEO

Popular cryptocurrency trading platform BITmarkets is pleased to announce the emergence of new leadership in the company as it appoints Maria Apogeni as its new CEO. BITmarkets is a cutting-edge cryptocurrency exchange that provides top-notch security, accessibility, and localized services for its retail and institutional customers.

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Coinbase's Trading Launch in India Hits Snag With Payments System

India's UPI denied knowledge of any crypto exchange using its platform after Coinbase leadership announced using that prominent payment gateway would be the first step in buying crypto through its brokerage.

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UK’s FCA Hiring Crypto Director

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Kazakhstan likely to lose Bitcoin hash rate leadership in next index update

Several Chinese crypto mining giants like BIT Mining have already scraped some of their expansion plans in Kazakhstan.

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India's Leading Cryptocurrency Exchange Undergoing Major Leadership Reshuffle

As the threat of a blanket cryptocurrency ban continues to loom in India, two of the co-founders of the leading crypto exchange have reportedly stepped down

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White House to pursue crypto regulation as a matter of national security

Under the leadership of US President Joe Biden, the White House is likely to release an executive order–assigning federal agencies to approach the cryptocurrency sector as a matter of national security.

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Former acting comptroller of the currency joins Voyager Digital’s board

Voyager chair Philip Eytan cited Brian Brooks' experience at crypto companies and his leadership behind regulatory initiatives as reasons for the hire.

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Justin Sun Stepping Down from Tron (TRX) Leadership To Be A Diplomat For Grenada

Tron founder Justin Sun has announced his exit from the project to focus on crypto legitimization in Latin American countries starting with Grenada, where he will be the government's ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

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Justin Sun Leaves Tron For WTO Amid Massive Reorganization Of The TRX Blockchain Governance

Justin Sun has left Tron to represent Grenada’s national interests at the World Trade Organization (WTO) leadership, in another move that once again casts doubt on his commitment to cryptocurrency. He, however, said that the move could help establish Tron’s relationship with international regulatory jurisdictions as this is the next milestone for the crypto industry. […]

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Recruiters say crypto firms seeking leadership in engineering, legal and finance

Talent recruitment experts say that crypto firms are in dire need of the best leadership available to scale their businesses.

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C-Level Executives Join Homeros to Expand DeFi Opportunities

Under the leadership of Chairman Mr. Peter Najarian, Homeros recently welcomed C-Level executives who are all experts in the crypto space. For instance, the company’s newly-appointed CEO Alex Richards is a blockchain professional with experience on project management and global marketing.

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With the current awareness of global warming, ESG blockchain projects like Telos are on the rise

Environmental concerns have hampered crypto’s narrative, and therefore, we witness how these concerns have been looming over the industry. Projects need to be increasingly vigilant and responsible to advocate a prosperous way of showcasing leadership in the industry.

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Crypto Custodian Brane Capital Bolsters Internal Regulatory Compliance Expertise, Welcomes Dan Bowering as Senior Compliance Advisor

Brane Inc., a leading cryptocurrency custodian, announced today that Dan Bowering has joined its leadership team as Senior Compliance Advisor, bringing over 30 years of...

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Crypto Platform Currency.com Welcomes Steve Gregory to its Senior Leadership Team

European-based cryptocurrency trading platform Currency. com has announced the appointment of Steve Gregory as the head of its United States business. According to the firm, Gregory is a former Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Counsel at the global spot market exchange, CEX.

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Top US Banking Regulator to Review Cryptocurrency Standards Under New Leadership

The new Acting Comptroller of the Currency, Michael Hsu, has requested a review of the cryptocurrency standards established by the top U. S. banking regulator. He is also urged to “reassess any conditional national trust charters and halt the approval of any additional charters to nonbank entities” during the review.

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Blockchain and Crypto to experience accelerated growth in 2021 – Ripple

Despite being on a sticky wicket in the wake of an SEC lawsuit, Ripple’s leadership is confident in the future of blockchain and crypto. According to an article released on the company’s website, RippleNet General Manager, Asheesh Birla says that cryptocurrencies are finally bridging the gap with traditional financial institutions, allowing fintech companies to seize […]

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