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Deutsche Bank Executive Says CBDC is More of a Political Decision

Deutsche Bank Executive Says CBDC is More of a Political Decision

Deutsche Bank Executive Burkhard Balz has noted that the decision to launch a CBDC by any country may be more of a political decision than a technical one.

Facebook-Backed Association Picks Another Former HSBC Executive as Libra Network's CEO

Facebook-Backed Association Picks Another Former HSBC Executive as Libra Network's CEO

James Emmett, the former HSBC executive, is joining Libra Networks as the new managing director. He will assume his new role on October 1.

Former Ripple Executive Loses Keys to Digital Wallet Holding $240 Million worth of Bitcoin

Former Ripple Executive Loses Keys to Digital Wallet Holding $240 Million worth of Bitcoin

Former Ripple executive Stefan Thomas may have made a fortune off Bitcoin, but he might never be able to touch it.

Japan May Take Several Years To Issue a CBDC says Former BoJ Executive

Japan May Take Several Years To Issue a CBDC says Former BoJ Executive

Hiromi Yamaoka, a former executive of the Bank of Japan believes the central bank will need several more years before it can issue its proposed CBDC.

Regulating Cryptocurrencies like XRP with Securities Laws Not Always the Best Approach – Former SEC Executive

Regulating Cryptocurrencies like XRP with Securities Laws Not Always the Best Approach – Former SEC Executive

Joe Hall, a former SEC executive, has commented on the lawsuit against Ripple over XRP cryptocurrency. He, for one, thinks that crypto is here to stay.

Executive Director of the Crypto Valley Association Talks Long-Term Vision of the Crypto Ecosystem

Executive Director of the Crypto Valley Association Talks Long-Term Vision of the Crypto Ecosystem

Blockchain.News spoke exclusively with Alexander Schell, the Executive Director of the Crypto Valley Association to dig deeper regarding the association’s work in the industry.

Libra Association Appoints Former HSBC Executive Ian Jenkins As CRO and CFO Of Payment Systems

Libra Association Appoints Former HSBC Executive Ian Jenkins As CRO and CFO Of Payment Systems

Libra Association has announced the appointment of former HSBC executive Ian Jenkins as chief risk officer and chief financial officer of Libra Networks.

Bitcoin is Superior to Cash, says MicroStrategy Chief Executive Following $250 Million Investment

Bitcoin is Superior to Cash, says MicroStrategy Chief Executive Following $250 Million Investment

MicroStrategy Chief Executive Michael Saylor said Bitcoin is superior to cash after the Nasdaq-listed data analytics firm sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency world with a $250 million inflation hedge investment into Bitcoin.

SFC Announces New Appointments and Re-Appointments of Non-Executive Directors

SFC Announces New Appointments and Re-Appointments of Non-Executive Directors

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has welcomed the appointment and re-appointment of several Non-Executive Directors.

Greenidge Generation Recruits New Executive Leaders, Forecasts Losses in Q3

Greenidge Generation Recruits New Executive Leaders, Forecasts Losses in Q3

Bitcoin mining company and zero carbon power plant supplier Greenidge Generation has announced a transition of leadership and a possible loss in Q3

Biden Receives Crypto Regulation Framework from Treasury

Biden Receives Crypto Regulation Framework from Treasury

The United States Treasury Department has delivered a crypto framework to President Joe Biden as instructed in the Executive Order (EO) issued back in March

President Biden Amplifies AI Safety and Security Measures with Executive Order

President Biden Amplifies AI Safety and Security Measures with Executive Order

President Biden has issued an Executive Order on October 30, 2023, aiming to improve AI safety, security, and trustworthiness. The order requires rigorous testing of critical AI systems, advocates for data privacy legislation, and promotes AI's positive impact on healthcare, education, and the labor market.

Allison Herren Lee Steps Down as US SEC Commissioner

Allison Herren Lee Steps Down as US SEC Commissioner

Commissioner Allison Herren has departed the SEC. Her departure gives Biden more room to fill the role at the agency.

US Treasury Invites Public Opinions on Digital Assets Framework

US Treasury Invites Public Opinions on Digital Assets Framework

The US Treasury Department has requested US citizens to comment on how Biden's Executive Order on digital assets could be streamlined and modernized.

Coinbase CEO Avoids Mainstream Media, Prefers YouTube, Podcasts and Blogs

Coinbase CEO Avoids Mainstream Media, Prefers YouTube, Podcasts and Blogs

Brian Armstrong the Coinbase CEO, has joined the list of cryptocurrency executives who prefer to leverage their own blogs and platforms to distribute information to the media, as opposed to direct contact with any journalists.

Chainlink Labs Appoints Diem CTO Dahlia Malkhi as CRO

Chainlink Labs Appoints Diem CTO Dahlia Malkhi as CRO

Dahlia Malkhi joins Chainlink Labs to further strengthen its external insight and to help develop research and thought leadership.

BingX Is Expanding Global Workforce Despite Crypto Winter

BingX Is Expanding Global Workforce Despite Crypto Winter

BingX is hiring amid a market downturn. The firm wants to continue expanding its global workforce strategically to further position its social trading business.

US President Joe Biden to Sign Executive Order on Crypto this Week

US President Joe Biden to Sign Executive Order on Crypto this Week

U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to issue an executive order on cryptocurrency this week. Authorities would be expected to develop policies to enable the U.S. government to work with foreign powers to regulate crypto and its trade across international borders.

FTX Financial Filings Uncover Executive Transactions Prior to 2022 Collapse

FTX Financial Filings Uncover Executive Transactions Prior to 2022 Collapse

Court filings reveal FTX and Alameda Research executives engaged in financial transactions before the exchange's collapse, including a $2.51 million payment to the American Yacht Group.

NIST's Call for Public Input on AI Safety in Response to Biden's Executive Order

NIST's Call for Public Input on AI Safety in Response to Biden's Executive Order

NIST is seeking public input to create AI safety guidelines following President Biden's Executive Order, aiming to ensure a secure AI environment, mitigate risks, and foster innovation.

The Crypto Council for Innovation Announces First-Ever Leadership Team

The Crypto Council for Innovation Announces First-Ever Leadership Team

The crypto council continues to invest and grow to advance its mission of advocating for benefits of cryptocurrencies to policymakers, regulators, and people around the globe.

US NIST Initiates AI Safety Consortium to Promote Trustworthy AI Development

US NIST Initiates AI Safety Consortium to Promote Trustworthy AI Development

The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has launched the Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium to promote safe AI development and responsible use, inviting organizations to collaborate on identifying proven safety techniques by December 4, 2023.

Crypto Executives Launch Investment Firm Tangent to Help Web3 Startups Growth

Crypto Executives Launch Investment Firm Tangent to Help Web3 Startups Growth

The launch of Tangent comes amid financial market turbulence that has triggered venture capital funds to slow down investment in the tech sector.

Kraken Hires Gemini Executive Blair Halliday As UK’s Managing Director

Kraken Hires Gemini Executive Blair Halliday As UK’s Managing Director

Halliday comes with solid experience that will help empower digital transformation at Kraken.

Flashbots Co-Founder Stephane Gosselin Resigns Following Disagreements with Colleagues

Flashbots Co-Founder Stephane Gosselin Resigns Following Disagreements with Colleagues

Gosselin’s departure has left a leadership hole at Flashbots.

Brazilian Asset Manager Hashdex Appoints Laurent Kssis as Managing Director

Brazilian Asset Manager Hashdex Appoints Laurent Kssis as Managing Director

Hashdex has hired Laurent Kssis, the former director of crypto products provider 21Shares, to lead the business in Europe.

Hong Kong Arrests Two AAX Executives

Hong Kong Arrests Two AAX Executives

Two AAX executives were detained in Hong Kong for fraud and deceiving authorities. Since mid-November, system maintenance has kept 2 million AAX subscribers from accessing their cash. Over 337 victims from China, Taiwan, Italy, and France have reported to local authorities since then.

Abra Appoints Justin McMahan As Chief Financial Officer

Abra Appoints Justin McMahan As Chief Financial Officer

McMahan's appointment marks the first time Abra has hired an CFO. McMahan brings with him significant expertise that would be invaluable for Abra as the firm continues on its journey to becoming one of the leading crypto firms in the world.

How Crypto Market Reacted After Biden's Executive Order on Digital Currencies

How Crypto Market Reacted After Biden's Executive Order on Digital Currencies

Here is how the crypto market reacted to the latest US government's Executive Order on digital currencies.

TRM Labs Hires Ex-Deputy US Attorney as General Counsel

TRM Labs Hires Ex-Deputy US Attorney as General Counsel

TRM Labs made the appointment as it seeks to ramp up its compliance expertise amid increasing regulatory scrutiny of the crypto market.

Coinbase Hires Former Snapchat Indian Executive to Lead Emerging Markets Business

Coinbase Hires Former Snapchat Indian Executive to Lead Emerging Markets Business

Coinbase has been beefing up a team focusing on emerging markets in other areas of the globe.

Former Blockstream Executive Samson Mow Raises $21m for Bitcoin Startup JAN3

Former Blockstream Executive Samson Mow Raises $21m for Bitcoin Startup JAN3

Samson Mow said that the new firm will support his nation-state's Bitcoin adoption initiatives.

JPMorgan Hires Former Celsius Network Executive Aaron Iovine As Crypto Regulatory Policy Head

JPMorgan Hires Former Celsius Network Executive Aaron Iovine As Crypto Regulatory Policy Head

Newly hired Aaron Iovine will help build out JPMorgan’s regulatory team

The Sandbox Appoints Nicola Sebastiani as Chief Content Officer

The Sandbox Appoints Nicola Sebastiani as Chief Content Officer

The Sandbox announced the appointment of Nicola Sebastiani as its Chief Content Officer to bolster its global content development. With a notable background from Sony PlayStation Studios and Apple, Sebastiani is set to enhance The Sandbox’s creator and content ecosystems. Alongside, executive promotions were announced with Mathieu Nouzareth now as Chief Business Officer and Amit Kumar as Chief Marketing Officer, marking a strategic move towards expanding its global community and fostering user-generated content in its decentralized virtual platform.

Kraken Hires Carrie Dolan as Chief Financial Officer to Bolster Rapid Growth

Kraken Hires Carrie Dolan as Chief Financial Officer to Bolster Rapid Growth

Kraken has added a proven veteran with a successful track record to further accelerate the company’s growth and to help lead its long-term strategy.

MakerDAO Implements Emergency Measures Amid Market Volatility

MakerDAO Implements Emergency Measures Amid Market Volatility

MakerDAO approves an Executive Vote for crucial changes in response to market conditions, aimed at stabilizing the DAI peg and enhancing the protocol's resilience.

Bankrupt Crypto Lender Voyager's CFO To Step Down Months After Appointment

Bankrupt Crypto Lender Voyager's CFO To Step Down Months After Appointment

Ashwin Prithipaul will leave his position as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Voyager Digital after a transition period.

Riot Blockchain Hires Nomura M&A Banker Jason Chung as Corporate Development Head

Riot Blockchain Hires Nomura M&A Banker Jason Chung as Corporate Development Head

Riot Blockchain has appointed a new head to lead the corporate development affairs with his proven experience in strategy and M&A.

Ex-Chief Executive of the HKMA Establishes Digital Wallet Firm to Solve Issues in Cross-Border Trade Finance

Ex-Chief Executive of the HKMA Establishes Digital Wallet Firm to Solve Issues in Cross-Border Trade Finance

The former Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has established a new digital wallet company, RD Wallet Technologies Limited.

First Crypto-Native Bank to be Launched in the United States by Former Wall Street Executive

First Crypto-Native Bank to be Launched in the United States by Former Wall Street Executive

Former Wall Street executive and blockchain laws advocate Caitlin Long has seized the opportunity to establish the first crypto-native bank in the United States. This opportunity came as an advantage as the Wyoming legislature has been progressive, and Long previously helped Wyoming to enact thirteen blockchain-enabling laws.

Trump Signs TikTok Executive Order and Seeks to Clean the Free World's Networks of China State Tech Espionage

Trump Signs TikTok Executive Order and Seeks to Clean the Free World's Networks of China State Tech Espionage

United States President Trump has issued two executive orders against Chinese social media apps TikTok and WeChat, which are suspected of sharing US citizens’ data with the Chinese Communist Party.

HKEX Executive Director, Chief Executive: The LSEG-HKEX Merger Proposal in Context

HKEX Executive Director, Chief Executive: The LSEG-HKEX Merger Proposal in Context

HKEX formally announced today its intention to merge with London Stock Exchange Group.

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