Caroline Ellison sentenced to 24 months in prison over FTX fraud

Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, has been sentenced to two years in prison. Ellison will also forfeit $11 billion Caroline Ellison, the former chief executive officer of Alameda Research, has been handed a 24-month prison sentence. дальше »

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Telegram to Provide More User Data to Governments After CEO’s Arrest

Messaging app Telegram made significant changes to its terms of service, chief executive officer Pavel Durov said in a post on the app on Monday. дальше »

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Harris delivers crypto-positive remarks, says she’ll invest in “America’s future”

Vice President Harris reveals her stance toward AI and digital assets at a New York fundraiser Harris wants to help boost investment in AI and crypto Jake Chervinsky, chief legal officer at Variant, said Harris’s remarks showed “progress” US Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has spoken about crypto during a New York […] The post Harris delivers crypto-positive remarks, says she’ll invest in “America’s future” appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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Coinbase chief legal officer responds to cbBTC service terms fears

Coinbase's cbBTC is backed at a 1:1 ratio with Bitcoin, which serves as the underlying asset for the tokenized BTC wrapper.

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Ripple CTO Denies XRP Price Suppression Accusations, Claims He Would Raise Price If He Could

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Robinhood CLO Accuses SEC of Stifling Crypto Innovation with ‘Scorched Earth’ Tactics

Robinhood's Chief Legal Officer, Daniel Gallagher, has slammed the SEC's "scorched earth" approach to crypto regulation, warning it stifles innovation and harms U.S. competitiveness. дальше »

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Bitwise CIO Calls Ethereum The ‘Microsoft Of Blockchains’, Can ETH Make A Comeback?

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan dubbed Ethereum (ETH) the ‘Microsoft of blockchains’, adding that none of the smart contract platform’s challenges are existential. Ethereum Has Challenges, But None Of Them Are Existential In a recent memo titled ‘A Contrarian Bet on Ethereum’, Hougan highlighted the tumbling ETH/BTC trading pair, indicating the weakening Ethereum price versus Bitcoin (BTC). дальше »

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US losing edge in crypto due to SEC’s ‘scorched earth’ tactics, Robinhood exec says

Robinhood’s Chief Legal Officer Daniel Gallagher criticized the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approach to crypto regulation in written testimony submitted for a Sept. 18 hearing before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets. дальше »

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Комбо карты Hamster Kombat в телеграмм на сегодня 18 сентября

26 сентября все ближе, а потому не упускаем возможность получить 5 миллионов за новые комбо карты в игреHamster Kombat. 3 новые комбо карты в Хамстер Комбат на сегодняКакие сейчас комбо карты в Хамстер Комбат нужно прокачать: Compliance officer —PR&Team Web3 integration —Markets Telegram Miniapp —Specials Не спешите сразу поднимать три новые карточки в Hamster Kombat. […] дальше »

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BlackRock CEO says Bitcoin is an opportunity: Bullish for Bitcoin Dogs?

Bitcoin is a legitimate financial asset that offers new opportunities, says BlackRock chief executive officer Larry Fink. What does this mean for other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin Dogs (0DOG)? Bitcoin is a legitimate financial asset, Larry Finks says While the Blackrock CEO acknowledges his previous skeptical stance around Bitcoin and crypto, he says he’s learned about […] The post BlackRock CEO says Bitcoin is an opportunity: Bullish for Bitcoin Dogs? appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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The Agenda explores the future of biometrics, privacy and Big Tech with Privado

Biometric verification is an everyday part of life, but Privado chief product officer Sebastian Rodriguez says users should be curious about how service providers use their data. дальше »

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Bitwise CIO likens Ethereum to Microsoft, bets on underappreciated dominance despite bearish sentiment

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan believes that Ethereum to tech giant Microsoft in a recent memo, asserting that the blockchain giant’s foundational role in the ecosystem is being underestimated amid current bearish sentiment. дальше »

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Bitcoin faces September slump but optimism grows for year-end rally – Bitwise CIO

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan cautioned investors that ongoing market uncertainty is driving significant volatility in Bitcoin and other digital assets but expressed optimism for a recovery later in the year. дальше »

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Bitwise CIO highlights rapid adoption of Bitcoin ETFs by advisors

Bitwise Chief Information Officer (CIO) Matt Hougan asserted that investment advisors are adopting spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faster than any other ETF launched in recent history. дальше »

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Coinbase secures partial victory over SEC in motion to compel discovery

Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s chief legal officer, said the SEC would be compelled to produce “important discovery” in its civil case after a judge’s order. дальше »

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Kamala Harris Adopts Crypto: Coinbase Donations Now Accepted By VP’s Campaign

Signaling a potential shift from previous skeptical stance, vice president Kamala Harris is reportedly utilizing Coinbase’s Commerce platform to accept crypto donations for her campaign.  Alesia Haas, Coinbase’s Chief Financial Officer, disclosed this information during a discussion at Citi’s 2024 Global TMT Conference in New York, as reported by Fortune. A Shift In Democratic Attitude […] дальше »

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Telegram Is Driving Crypto Adoption, Despite Bad News

Telegram's crypto adoption story via TON may be its lasting mark in 2024 despite recent news leaving many with a negative impression, says Daniel Cawrey, a former CoinDesk journalist who is now chief strategy officer of Tonkeeper, a non-custody wallet app for The Open Network (TON) ecosystem. дальше »

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A ‘pro-crypto’ congress is coming: Coinbase CLO

In an interview, Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, said that a shift is coming in the U. S. crypto legislative landscape. He forecasted the emergence of a “pro-crypto” Congress following the 2024 elections. дальше »

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SheVerified: Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer at BingX, on Shaping the Inclusive Future of Crypto Industry

Vivien Lin is no stranger to the traditionally male-dominated finance sector. Currently serving as the Chief Product Officer and Global Spokesperson at BingX, she has nearly a decade of experience shaping trading strategies and product development in some of the world’s leading financial institutions, including Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, and Deutsche Bank. дальше »

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Polygon regains control of its Discord after hack, scam link scare

The Polygon Discord channel was reportedly compromised on Saturday, Aug. 24, but the blockchain platform’s brass regained access after roughly four hours. The initial hack prompted Polygon Polygon (MATIC) chief information security officer Mudit Gupta to issue a warning on… дальше »

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Ripple Celebrates Another SEC Loss: Details

Ripple's Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty recently highlighted SEC's recent setback дальше »

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Time for Kamala Harris's crypto-pivot? Coinbase exec believes...

Harris aide believes the VP's crypto-policies will support emerging technologies Execs like Coinbase's Chief Policy Officer reacted positively to this outreach effort The Democrats, led by PThe post Time for Kamala Harris's crypto-pivot? Coinbase exec believes... appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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September 10: A Bitcoin Game Changer, Says Hedge Fund Founder

Travis Kling, the founder and Chief Investment Officer of Ikigai Asset Management, is proposing a direct link between the US presidential election outcomes and the Bitcoin price. Via X, Kling delves into the political dynamics and their perceived implications for crypto markets, particularly focusing on the potential re-election of Donald Trump. дальше »

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FTX says creditors supported reorganization plan with a 95% vote

FTX chief restructuring officer and CEO John Ray III said the plan promises 100% return plus interest for non-governmental creditors. дальше »

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Coinbase exec confirms talks with Kamala Harris campaign on crypto policy direction

Vice President Kamala Harris‘ team has been reaching out to key players in the crypto industry as part of an effort to mend the strained relationship with the rapidly growing sector, according to Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer, Faryar Shirzad. дальше »

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XRP Lawsuit: Ripple’s CLO Anticipates Potential SEC Appeal Despite Settlement

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Tether set to double workforce by mid-2025

Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced plans to double its workforce by mid-2025 to bolster compliance with regulatory laws. Per a recent interview with Bloomberg, chief executive officer Paulo Ardoino said Tether Holdings Ltd. is looking to expand its workforce to… дальше »

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OKX to close accounts interacting with Tornado Cash

OKX chief operating officer Star Xu warned account holders against Tornado Cash (TORN), saying any interaction with the platform would result in a ban. In a statement posted on X, the CEO announced that any users who have been previously… дальше »

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Starknet Foundation CEO Diego Silva to step down

The Starknet Foundation has announced that Diego Oliva, who has served as the chief executive officer since March 2023, is stepping down. The Starknet Foundation, responsible for developing Starknet (STRK), a zero-knowledge powered layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum (ETH), revealed… дальше »

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Starknet Foundation CEO Diego Oliva to step down

The Starknet Foundation has announced that Diego Oliva, who has served as the chief executive officer since March 2023, is stepping down. The Starknet Foundation, responsible for developing Starknet (STRK), a zero-knowledge powered layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum (ETH), revealed… 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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Coinbase denies accusation it violated campaign finance laws

Describing the allegations as “misinformation,” Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal said Coinbase was exempt from certain campaign finance regulations, as it is not a federal contractor. дальше »

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Bitwise CIO On Bitcoin: ‘We’re Not Bullish Enough’ – Here’s Why

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Bitwise, claims in a new memo to investors following the 2024 Bitcoin Conference that the market may not be bullish enough about the future of BTC. The conference was a watershed moment that attracted massive political attention and could influence the future trajectory of Bitcoin heavily. дальше »

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VanEck CEO says Bitcoin accounts for ‘way over 30%’ of his portfolio

Jan van Eck, the chief executive officer of investment management firm VanEck, has reiterated his bullish stance on Bitcoin by declaring at Bitcoin 2024 that ‘way over 30%’ of his portfolio is in Bitcoin. The VanEck CEO stated that he… дальше »

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Messari CEO Ryan Selkis steps down

Ryan Selkis is stepping down as CEO of crypto platform Messari. Eric Turner, the company’s chief revenue officer, replaces him as interim CEO. Ryan Selkis is stepping down from his role as CEO of crypto platform Messari, the firm announced on Friday. дальше »

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Ethereum ETFs will have a bigger impact on ETH price: Bitwise

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan says there are three reasons why Ether ETFs could drive the price of the asset, more than Bitcoin ETFs did for BTC. дальше »

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BitMEX’s Hayes announces grant program to support Bitcoin developers

The former chief executive of BitMEX Arthur Hayes is launching a new grant program for developers to enhance Bitcoin’s “resilience, scalability, and privacy characteristics.” Arthur Hayes, a co-founder and former head of crypto exchange BitMEX and the chief investment officer… дальше »

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Ripple CEO Criticizes US SEC Chairman Amid Efforts To Integrate Crypto And White House Policies

Amidst ongoing broader efforts to align the cryptocurrency space with the White House policies, Ripple Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Brad Garlinghouse has publicly criticized the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Gary Gensler, underscoring the tensions between the digital asset industry and government regulators. дальше »

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‘Close To The Finish Line’: Bitwise CCO Speaks On Ethereum ETFs Progress

On Tuesday, Katherine Dowling, Chief Communications Officer (CCO) at Bitwise Asset Management, discussed the firm’s spot Ethereum ETF (exchange-traded fund) application and the possibility of new crypto-related products being approved by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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Ripple CEO urges action on crypto regulation, criticizes SEC chair following Biden roundtable

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse emphasized the need for substantive action in crypto regulation following a pivotal roundtable discussion with key industry and government figures. The event gathered prominent figures such as entrepreneur Mark Cuban, Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal, and Circle Chief Strategy Officer Dante Disparte. дальше »

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8 Reasons Why The Bitcoin Bear Phase Is Just A ‘Boogeyman’: Fund Manager

While the Bitcoin price hasn’t reclaimed the crucial $60,000 level to reenter the previous 4-month trading range, Ikigai Asset Management Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Travis Kling thinks that the current bearish phase is not more than a “boogeyman. дальше »

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Ethereum ETFs ‘close to the finish line’ — Bitwise exec

Bitwise’s chief compliance officer Katherine Dowling says “fewer and fewer” issues in the S-1 filings are being pushed back and forth between the SEC and prospective ETF issuers. дальше »

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Leah Wald named CEO of Cypherpunk Holdings as firm eyes blockchain expansion

Toronto-based crypto investment firm Cypherpunk Holdings (HODL. CA) has announced the appointment of Leah Wald as its new president and chief executive officer. Wald, who has been on Cypherpunk’s board for nearly three years, will succeed Antanas Guoga, who will remain as Chairman. дальше »

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Former FTX Execs Nishad Singh, Gary Wang to Be Sentenced Later This Year

Former FTX Director of Engineering Nishad Singh and former Chief Technology Officer Gary Wang are set to be sentenced this fall in the ongoing criminal case against what was once a global crypto exchange before it collapsed in historic fashion near the end of 2022. дальше »

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Crypto Pundit Calls Top Layer-2s A ‘Dystopian Nightmare Of Centralization’

Justin Bons, founder and chief investment officer of Cyber Capital, has sparked a polarizing debate in the crypto community with a scathing critique of the current Layer-2 (L2) solutions on Ethereum. дальше »

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Bitfarms appoints Ben Gagnon as CEO following takeover fiasco

Bitcoin mining giant Bitfarms has appointed Ben Gagnon, who previously was chief mining officer, as the company’s new chief executive. Bitcoin (BTC) mining company Bitfarms announced in a Monday press release that it has appointed Ben Gagnon as its new… дальше »

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Ripple’s CLO Compares Crypto to Interent

Stuart Alderoty, chief legal officer at Ripple, has pointed to a recent Supreme Court opinion about the ubiquitousness of the internet technology to make a point about crypto's potential дальше »

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Exclusive: Savl’s COO on new frontiers of KYC

Speaking with crypto.news, James Toledano, Chief Operating Officer at Savl, delved into money laundering and how tainted assets are putting crypto users at risk. Cryptocurrencies are increasingly becoming a tool that is being exploited for money laundering. The anonymity and… дальше »

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Ripple CLO Slams SEC’s ‘Illegal Move’ Directed By Gensler After Court Loss

In a scathing public statement today, Ripple Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Stuart Alderoty criticized SEC Chairman Gary Gensler following a recent court decision, which Alderoty highlighted as indicative of regulatory overreach. дальше »

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Ripple CLO Calls Out SEC's Rule Violation, Court Agrees

Ripple's chief legal officer highlighted court ruling against SEC for unlawfully rescinding rule дальше »

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