WSPN Appoints Former EY Global Chief Innovation Officer Jeff Wong as Independent Director

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Trump Taps Bo Hines for the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets

In a move that's turning heads across the tech and crypto landscapes, President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Bo Hines as the Executive Director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, colloquially dubbed the "Crypto Council." дальше »

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Ball Star ‘Bo’ Hines to Coach Crypto Council as $WEPE Keeps All Eyes on the Prize

In the US, former football star Robert “Bo” Hines has been appointed as executive director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, signaling yet another positive move for cryptocurrency policy. дальше »

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Crypto community cheers as Trump names pro-crypto advisors Stephen Miran and Bo Hines for economic and digital assets councils

Over the weekend, US President-elect Donald Trump announced two significant appointments underlining his continued support for the crypto sector. On Dec. 22, Trump revealed that he has nominated Economist Stephen Miran to lead the Council of Economic Advisors, while Bo Hines has been named Executive Director of the newly formed Crypto Council. дальше »

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Bo Hines named executive director of Donald Trump’s crypto council

Former college football player and United States House Republican candidate Bo Hines has been named the executive director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets by incoming President Donald Trump. дальше »

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BREAKING—Trump’s Crypto Council Takes Shape With Bo Hines As Executive Director

President-elect Donald Trump has made headlines with his latest selection of Bo Hines as executive director of the newly formed Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, also known as the “Crypto Council”. дальше »

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Axelar – The Web3 Interoperability Platform

Georgios Vlachos is the co-founder of Axelar Protocol and director at Axelar Foundation. He received his BSc and MS Eng. in computer science at MIT. After graduation, he became part of the Algorand founding team. дальше »

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El Salvador to accelerate Bitcoin purchases despite IMF deal

El Salvador plans to continue and potentially accelerate its purchases of Bitcoin (BTC) despite its recent deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to Stacy Herbert, the director of the country’s Bitcoin Office. дальше »

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The key challenges for institutional DeFi adoption

The following is a guest article from Vincent Maliepaard, Marketing Director at IntoTheBlock. As Bitcoin surpassed its all-time high earlier this year, driven by institutional interest, many expected a similar surge in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. дальше »

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Ex-Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley exec joins OpenZK Network as co-founder

Dave Sandor, former executive director at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley for the Asia Pacific region, announced his new role as co-founder at OpenZK Network, a solution designed for ZK-Rollup scaling. дальше »

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Tokenized Uranium Goes Live on the Tezos Blockchain with Archax, Cameco Involved

Uranium.io aims to bring investment in the yellow metal to retail investors while the nuclear industry is having a revival, Arthur Breitman, director of the protocol's development firm said in an interview. дальше »

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China’s digital yuan adoption faces ‘bottlenecks,’ says director of Shanghai-based university

China’s digital yuan adoption faces “bottlenecks” due to user reluctance and competition from platforms like Alipay, says Charles Chang, a director at a Shanghai-based university. China‘s central bank digital currency — also known as the digital yuan — is still… дальше »

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Fidelity Investments Director Shares Bitcoin’s Adoption and Valuation Models

Jurrien Timmer, Director of Global Macro at Fidelity Investments, recently shared Bitcoin valuation models based on adoption curves and monetary policy scenarios, offering his perspective on the asset’s maturing role as both a network and a monetary innovation. дальше »

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The 8 next big trends to watch in DeFi

The following is a guest article from Vincent Maliepaard, Marketing Director at IntoTheBlock. DeFi is driving one of the most aggressive waves of innovation in decades. While it may feel like an established sector to some, DeFi is still rapidly evolving, continually introducing tools with the potential to redefine traditional finance. дальше »

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Data sovereignty in blockchain era: Insights from former Oracle exec Zaldastani

Nicholas Zaldastani, former Oracle director, reflects on the explosive rise in data’s value since the late 1980s, when he recognized its strategic power and how blockchain technology can change the landscape.  дальше »

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Inside Starknet’s Vision: James Strudwick on Innovation, Growth & Global Outreach

In early August this year, the Starknet Foundation appointed James Strudwick as Executive Director following Diego Oliva’s departure. Since joining the foundation in January, Strudwick has brought a renewed vision centered on Starknet’s technological advancement, accessibility for developers, and global outreach. дальше »

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How CEO John Lilic Will Transform TLOS and Governance

Telos Foundation recently appointed its new CEO, John Lilic, who previously served as its Executive Director. In a recent exclusive interview with BeInCrypto, Lilic outlined his vision to elevate Telos from a Layer-0 blockchain to a community-owned venture production studio. дальше »

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Crypto Voters Are the Key to Victory in 2024

“In this election, the crypto vote could be the difference between winning and losing,” says Logan Dobson, Executive Director of Stand With Crypto, an industry-funded non-profit. дальше »

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BitGo appoints ex-Silvergate president to oversee reward-bearing stablecoin

BitGo has appointed Ben Reynolds, former president of Silvergate Bank, as managing director to lead its stablecoin USD Standard. Global crypto custodian firm BitGo announced Reynolds’ appointment to oversee the growth and global adoption of its recently launched USD Standard… дальше »

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Telos Foundation Announces Leadership Transition: John Lilic to Succeed Lee Erswell as CEO

The Telos Foundation is announcing a significant leadership transition. After a successful tenure, Lee Erswell will step down as CEO, and John Lilic, who has served as the Foundation’s Executive Director since January 2024, will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer. дальше »

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Florida CFO wants state pension fund to invest in Bitcoin

Florida chief financial officer, Jimmy Patronis, is requesting the State Board of Administration to consider including Bitcoin in Florida’s state pension funds. On Oct. 29, Patronis sent a letter addressed to Florida State Board of Administration executive director, Chris Spencer,… дальше »

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Predator: Unleashed —Two New Films Coming in 2025!

In 2025, fans of the Predator franchise have a lot to look forward to, as director Dan Trachtenberg gears up to unleash not one, but two new films. The first, Predator: Badlands, is a live-action adventure starring Elle Fanning, set to hit theaters on November 7. дальше »

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What to expect at Nishad Singh’s sentencing hearing

After pleading guilty to six felony charges in February 2023 after FTX’s collapse, the former engineering director could face years in prison. дальше »

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Independence Day director creating TV series based on Web3 game

The show, which is based on the "Space Nation" game, plans to use non-traditional distribution channels.

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Litecoin Records Highest Volume Since May 2023, Bullish Sign?

On-chain data shows Litecoin has recently recorded its highest weekly volume since May 2023. Here’s what this could mean for the asset’s price. Litecoin Transaction Volume Has Been Rising Recently In a new post on X, Jay Milla, the director of marketing at Litecoin Foundation, has pointed out that the LTC network has witnessed a […] дальше »

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Justin Sun Might Be Good for Wrapped Bitcoin, Says New Custodian's Director

The business plan for WBTC is to increase the outstanding amount by five to 10 times what is now, just under $10 billion – using a geographically diversified custodial setup that might be more appealing to buyers outside the U.S дальше »

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Peter Todd forced underground after HBO documentary named him Bitcoin’s creator

Peter Todd said he didn’t realize the HBO documentary was trying to unveil the identity of Bitcoin’s creator, but rather go into the history of the crypto asset Cullen Hoback, director of the documentary, claims that Todd is blowing things out of proportion saying his life is in danger after being named Nakamoto Peter Todd, […] The post Peter Todd forced underground after HBO documentary named him Bitcoin’s creator appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Beyond Hacks: Understanding and managing economic risks in DeFi

The following is a guest article from Vincent Maliepaard, Marketing Director at IntoTheBlock. Economic risks have led to nearly $60 billion in losses across DeFi protocols. While this number may seem high, it only reflects losses at the protocol level. дальше »

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Nishad Singh asks for time served, claiming ‘limited’ role in FTX crimes

The former FTX engineering director pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges in February 2023 and will return to court on Oct. 30 for a sentencing hearing.  дальше »

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Crypto Custodian Copper Appoints Former SEC Advisor Amar Kuchinad as New Global CEO

Former CEO Dmitry Tokarev will continue as the board's founder director. дальше »

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Universal Privacy Alliance names Amelia Andersdotter as interim director

The Universal Privacy Alliance has appointed Amelia Andersdotter as its interim director. Andersdotter, a long-time advocate for internet privacy, will focus on strengthening UPA’s operations and promoting privacy-focused technologies, according to a press release shared with crypto.news. The UPA, formed… дальше »

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Peter Todd denies he’s Satoshi Nakamoto after HBO documentary

Film director, Cullen Hoback, points to Peter Todd as Bitcoin’s inventor Hoback relies on a 2010 web forum post in which Todd responded to one of Satoshi’s post Todd points out that he’s Satoshi “as is everyone else” HBO’s latest documentary has named Bitcoin core developer Peter Todd as Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious inventor behind […] The post Peter Todd denies he’s Satoshi Nakamoto after HBO documentary appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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IMF urges El Salvador to narrow Bitcoin laws amid loan negotiations

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended that El Salvador narrow the scope of its Bitcoin (BTC) law and strengthen regulatory oversight during ongoing talks regarding a potential lending program, Bloomberg News reported, citing IMF Director of Communications Julie Kozack. дальше »

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SEC enforcement director Gurbir Grewal resigns

Gurbir Grewal has resigned from the SEC after three years at the regulator and over 100 crypto-related enforcement actions. According to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission statement, Gurbir Grewal, the agency’s director of enforcement, will retire from the federal regulator… дальше »

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Crypto's Nemesis Leaving SEC

The SEC's aggressively anti-crypto enforcement director is calling it quits дальше »

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SEC Enforcement Director Gurbir Grewal Is Leaving the Agency

Gurbir Grewal, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) director of enforcement, is stepping down and departing the agency, according to a Wednesday press release. дальше »

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Former BlackRock Managing Director Joins Crypto VC Heavyweight Pantera Capital

BlackRock, Goldman Sachs veteran Todd Slattery appointed as Pantera's COO дальше »

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Founding Coin Center Chief Jerry Brito Stepping Down After Decade

Jerry Brito, the founding executive director of the venerable-for-crypto advocacy and research organization Coin Center will step down by the end of the year, he wrote in a post on the group's website, adding that he'll be retaining a board seat. дальше »

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Circle exec expects ‘huge shift’ in EU market post-MiCA

Patrick Hansen, Circle’s European strategy director, predicted major leaps in the EU’s crypto and stablecoin market by late 2025. At the European Blockchain Convention in Barcelona, Hansen shared expectations of advancements in the crypto market structure across the European Union.… дальше »

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What you need to know about Bitcoin staking

The following is a guest post by Vincent Maliepaard, Marketing Director at IntoTheBlock. When you first hear about Bitcoin staking, you might assume there’s a mistake, given Bitcoin’s Proof of Work (PoW) mechanism. дальше »

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Cardano (ADA) Upgrade Ogmios v6.7.0 Just Landed: What's New

Cardano Foundation tech director Matthias Benkort announces release of new Cardano (ADA) node client дальше »

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Nigeria SEC to Commence Enforcement Action on Unlicensed Crypto Firms: Reports

We are certainly going to commence enforcement actions on anyone who wants to operate in this market and does not have the intention of being regulated, Emomotimi Agama, the SEC's Director General said. дальше »

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Uniswap settles CFTC charges, Polygon’s new ‘hyperproductive’ POL token: Finance Redefined

The CFTC’s director warned that other DeFi ecosystems may also be fined for offering illegal trading services, while Polygon’s native token executed a key technical upgrade. дальше »

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Russia mined over $3 billion in Bitcoin last year, boosting tax revenue amid sanctions

Sergey Bezdelov, Director of Russia’s Industrial Mining Association, revealed that around 54,000 BTC, more than $3 billion, were mined in Russia last year, according to local news outlet Izvestia. дальше »

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Kamala Harris turns to Coinbase for crypto campaign donations, CFO reveals

Coinbase CFO Alesia Haas revealed that Vice President Kamala Harris‘s campaign is using Coinbase Commerce to accept crypto donations, Fortune reported Sept. 4. Haas made the revelation during a conversation with Citigroup‘s director of payments, Peter Christiansen, at the lender’s 2024 Global TMT Conference in New York. дальше »

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Building Robust Digital Asset Custody Solutions: Key Considerations

Private blockchain, smart contracts, and specialized oracles - Mohammad Nauman, Director of Custody Engineering at Bullish explores the essential elements to consider when building a secure and efficient digital asset custody infrastructure. дальше »

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Analyst launches BTC miner M&A deal tracker

H. C. Wainwright, an investment bank that offers strategic advisory and equity research has launched a Bitcoin mining-focused deal tracker. Mike Colonnese, a managing director of equity research at H. дальше »

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New U.S. president must bring clarity to crypto regulation, analyst says

Whoever wins the upcoming U. S. election and becomes president must work towards regulatory clarity for the crypto sector, Lucy Gazmararian, founder and managing director at Token Bay Capital, says. дальше »

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Crypto VC firm Paradigm taps Facebook, Instagram vet David Swain

Crypto venture capital firm Paradigm has appointed David Swain as its new chief marketing officer. Swain previously worked as head of global communications at Instagram and senior director of technology communications at Facebook. He also served as vice president of… дальше »

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Bitcoin-focused Xapo Bank maintains 3,000% liquidity ratio to secure customer assets

The Evolution of Crypto Regulation: Insights from Joey Garcia of Xapo Bank In a recent interview, Joey Garcia, Director and Head of Regulatory Affairs and Public Relations at Bitcoin-focused Xapo Bank, shared his journey and insights into the evolution of digital assets regulation. дальше »

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