People

Anchorage Hires Former Wells Fargo Digital Assets Executive for Banking, Capital Markets

Chapman will connect banks to Anchorage’s trading, custody and lending products.

People  ·  26 August 2021

Ex-Manchester United Player Charged With Crypto Fraud

Retired Brazilian midfielder Anderson is one of eight people alleged to have been involved in a R$35 million ($6.5 million) money laundering operation.

People  ·  24 August 2021
Opinion

Así blockchain está empoderando a las mujeres en Medio Oriente

La cadena de bloques ofrece herramientas para que las mujeres se involucren en una industria donde las reglas no han sido definidas y puedan controlar sus vidas financieras.

People  ·  20 August 2021
China

Justin Sun’s Weibo Account Among 7 That Seem to Be Blocked

News source BeatleNews is also among those flagged as violating platform rules.

People  ·  19 August 2021
Blockchain Technology

Blockchain Identity Firm Civic Promotes Chris Hart to CEO

Vinny Lingham is stepping down from the role and will become executive chairman of the board.

People  ·  18 August 2021
Opinion

How Blockchain Empowers Women in the Middle East

Blockchain offers a way for women to get involved in an industry where the rules haven't been defined and control their financial lives.

People  ·  17 August 2021
Bitcoin

Human Rights Foundation, Compass Mining Give $80K to Sponsor Bitcoin Developer

Developer Jon Atack will continue to be able to support the code undergirding the Bitcoin network.

People  ·  10 August 2021
Coinbase

Tesla’s Musk Urges Lawmakers Weighing Infrastructure Bill’s Tax Provision Not to Pick Crypto ‘Winners or Losers’

The car company's CEO responded via Twitter to a thread by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, who has been critical of the tax provision and a late amendment to it.

People  ·  7 August 2021
Regulation

US Considers Banking Regulator Who’s Wary of Crypto: Report

Saule Omarova is a professor of banking law and could be nominated in the next few months, the New York Times said.

People  ·  5 August 2021
Grayscale

Grayscale Hires David LaValle to Be ETF Head

The world’s largest digital asset manager is starting to assemble its ETF team.

People  ·  4 August 2021
Monero

Riccardo ‘Fluffypony’ Spagni Hires Top Attorney to Battle Extradition to South Africa on Fraud Charges

Spagni has hired Brian Klein, a leading crypto trial attorney, to handle his case.

People  ·  3 August 2021
Argo Blockchain

Argo CEO Named Interim Chairman With US Share Sale Planned

Earlier this month the company submitted a draft registration statement to the SEC for the sale of American Depositary Shares.

People  ·  29 July 2021
China

Justin Sun Joins Research Project at Communist Party School

Justin Sun flaunted his new partnership with the CCP on social media.

People  ·  27 July 2021
Bitcoin

Elon Is ‘In It for the Profit Motive’: An Interview With Google’s Neel Mehta

Crypto will become part of the establishment, says bestselling author Neel Mehta. But bubbles, revolutions and a billionaire's tweetstorms come first.

People  ·  22 July 2021
Bitstamp

Bitstamp Names Kraken Veteran Zagotta as New US Chief Executive

Robert Zagotta will oversee daily operations and look to grow the exchange's U.S. business.

People  ·  21 July 2021