Wyoming seeks ‘stable token’ commission head in first steps to establish state stablecoin

The state seeks someone with connections and expertise in the blockchain industry, promising a $150,000 annual salary.

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Novogratz recommends buying bitcoins due to the growth of the US national debt

The head of the Galaxy Digital blockchain company, Mike Novogratz, recommends buying bitcoins due to the growth of the US government debt. From June 1 to July 6, the debt owed to creditors of the US federal government increased by $ 1 trillion and reached $ 32.

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Op-ed: Current DAO infrastructure isn’t truly decentralized, but it can be

Over the past few years, blockchain technology has paved the way for a new governance model known as the decentralized autonomous organization, or DAO. Built with the philosophy of doing away with a centralized hierarchy that fully controls all decision-making within a given company, DAOs flip the traditional corporate structure on its head, giving shareholders […] The post Op-ed: Current DAO infrastructure isn’t truly decentralized, but it can be appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Mastercard unveils multi-token network

Global payments processor Mastercard has launched its Multi-Token Network (MTN) platform, a solution to foster interoperability within the blockchain ecosystem. Raj Dhamodharan, the head of crypto and blockchain at Mastercard, expressed the company’s vision for MTN as a foundational framework…

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U.S. House committee chairs, Blockchain Association turn up heat on SEC head Gensler

Three House chairs sent a letter regarding recordkeeping and FOIA, and the industry advocacy group suggested Wells notice recipients ask for his recusal from their cases.

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Blockchain technology is ‘trying to address very large TAMs’: Roger Bayston

Roger Bayston expects crypto investors to eventually be rewarded. He’s bullish on blockchain as it sits at the heart of a digital economy. Bayston is the Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton.

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Mantle - Mass Adoption of token-governed Technologies

Arjun Kalsy is the Head of Ecosystem at Mantle, a modular layer two blockchain designed to help scale Ethereum and drive mass adoption of decentralized technologies.

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Bank of China subsidiary issues tokenized notes on Ethereum

A Chinese bank has issued tokenized notes on the Ethereum blockchain in collaboration with UBS Group, the latter firm said on June 12. Aurelian Troendle, Global Head of MTN Trading at UBS AG, said: “We are pleased to work with BOCI on this transaction to bring structured products onto a public blockchain network, supporting our […] The post Bank of China subsidiary issues tokenized notes on Ethereum appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Mastercard’s crypto head stresses security, simplicity for blockchain’s full potential

Mastercard firmly believes that crypto and blockchain technology can bring much more value to financial industries once it can solve the key issues of security and simplicity, Tech Crunch reported, citing the company’s EVP and head of crypto and blockchain Raj Dhamodharan.

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Cardano Releases First Mainnet-Compatible Version Of Hydra-Node – ADA Looks To Ride the Wave to Major Gains

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Cardano Scaling Node Hydra Head Goes Live on Blockchain's Mainnet

The tool, the first in a planned suite of products, aims to speed up transaction times on Cardano.

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Cardano [ADA]: Layer 1 network launches first Hydra head as scalability war intensifies

Cardano released its first Hydra head on its mainnet. ADA holders continue to record losses as negative sentiment overruns the market. As legacy Layer 1 (L1) blockchain networks strive to beThe post Cardano [ADA]: Layer 1 network launches first Hydra head as scalability war intensifies appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Mastercard eyes more crypto expansion moves

Payments infrastructure company Mastercard is seeking more partnerships with crypto entities to expand its cryptocurrency payment card offering. Reuters reported that the company’s head of crypto and blockchain, Raj Dhamodharan, disclosed this on April 28.

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Mastercard to expand crypto payment card program

Raj Dhamodharan, Mastercard’s head of crypto and blockchain, stated that the payment company intends to grow its cryptocurrency payment card program.

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Former Signature Bank Crypto Payments Chief, 4 of His Team Join Fortress Trust

Joseph Seibert, formerly head of its digital assets at Signature Bank, has brought over part of his risk and compliance team and a blockchain payments specialist.

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Visa announces new crypto product roadmap

Visa has clarified that it wants to advance the digital asset sector. Cuy Sheffield, the head of Visa's crypto division, has revealed the company's "ambitious crypto product roadmap" to promote the widespread use of public blockchain networks.

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Visa reveals “ambitious crypto product roadmap”

Visa’s Head of Crypto announced this on Monday. The company is hiring software engineers to help develop the next generation products in blockchain and stablecoin payments. Visa had reportedly paused its crypto-related projects amid the regulatory uncertainty in the US.

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Solana’s head of finance lost $50 to crypto scam

According to reports, the head of finance at Solana network was scammed for about $50 USDC.   Scam problems are increasingly heightening within the blockchain bounds, capturing even the ‘best traders.

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Citi Analyst: CBDCs Will Be a ‘Trojan Horse’ for Blockchain Adoption

Future of Finance Global Head Ronit Ghose says the adoption of blockchain technology will be driven by CBDCs, digital securities and endgame tokens.

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Ethereum (ETH) Shanghai De-Risks Staking, Expect More ETH Locked, Top Analyst Chris Burniske Says

Blockchain veteran Chris Burniske, co-founder of Placeholder and former head of crypto in ARK, shares his counterintuitive take on Shanghai upgrade

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Brian Brooks: U.S. Government Using Crisis to Choke Off Crypto Access to Banks

Brian Brooks, former head of the OCC and now board member of blockchain technology company Bitfury, says the recent crackdown by regulators on three crypto-friendly banks appears to be a coordinated effort and what some are dubbing "Operation Choke Point 2.0"

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Regulators Are Bringing the Multichain Era to a Close

The high cost of understanding multiple chain environments means enterprises are likely to stick to what they know, argues Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.

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Crypto Crime Hit All-Time High of $20.6B in 2022: Chainalysis

Kim Grauer, the blockchain sleuthing firm's head of research, told CoinDesk TV sanctioned activity and hacking were the driving forces behind the rise in illicit transaction volumes last year.

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Lee Kohn, Head of the RSTAKING Platform, talks about WEB3, Staking and Crypto

Today we are going to talk about staking with Lee Kohn, the Head of the security department of the staking platform, known as RSTAKING. Staking is a method of earning passive income when users hold their coins in the Proof of Stake (PoS) algorithm and guarantee the functioning of the blockchain.

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Crypto regulation decided by Congress, not the SEC: Blockchain Association

The group's policy head doubted a divided Congress can create crypto legislation but said it doesn’t give regulators absolute authority in the interim.

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Lee Kohn, the Head of the RSTAKING Platform Talks WEB3, Staking, Crypto

Today we are going to articulate about staking and solicit Lee Kohn, the Head of the security department of the staking platform, known as RSTAKING. Staking is a method of gaining a passive income when users keep their coins on the Proof of Stake (PoS) algorithm and ensure the performance of the blockchain. Thanks to this algorithm, […]

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Head of Binance APAC suggests full audit not coming

Binance's Asia-Pacific chief Leon Foong highlighted that selecting an auditor for the exchange balance sheet is a difficult task due to the complexity of blockchain and crypto volatility.

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Visa reportedly testing USDC settlements on Ethereum

Visa’s head of crypto revealed the plans at a StarkWare event this week. The payments giant has been trialing large-value USDC settlements on the Ethereum blockchain. Swarm Markets co-founder Philipp Pieper says Visa’s crypto strategy could be key to further DeFi/TradFi integration.

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David Marcus: “Crypto winter will last at least until 2025”

The former head of the Meta blockchain division and ex-president of PayPal, David Marcus, suggested that the crypto winter will be completed only by 2025, when the market recovers from last year’s shocks.

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Secret Blockchain Suffers Departures as Foundation Head's $2M-Plus Dividend Sparks Outcry

Several validators have paused operations on Secret in recent weeks, which could spell trouble for the blockchain’s survival.

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Ledger’s Global Head of Policy Seth Hertlein Joins Blockchain Association’s Board of Directors

We are pleased to announce that Seth Hertlein, Ledger’s Global Head of Policy, has been elected to the Blockchain Association’s 2023-2024 Board of Directors. The Blockchain Association is a leading non-profit organization whose mission is to advance the future of crypto in the United States, promote blockchain technologies, and shape pro-innovation policies to ensure the success […]

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Crypto winter will not have a big impact on the long-term growth of the industry — opinion

Paul Brodie, head of Ernst & Young Global Blockchain, believes that for the first time, the volatility of prices for crypto assets does not have a significant impact on the long-term growth of the industry.

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The Algorand Foundation hires new global head of ecosystem growth

Former Blockchain.com executive Min Wei will join the Algorand Foundation as global head of ecosystem growth, according to a press release on November 15, 2022. Algorand hires Min Wei  The Algorand Foundation, a non-profit community organization, focused on protocol governance,…

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4% of Brits think crypto is a “woke” thing Gen Z loves

One of the greatest barriers to entry for cryptocurrency is undoubtedly comprehending it.   Blockchain technology is difficult to get one’s head around. It has only been around since 2009, so it can also be difficult sometimes to find good resources on where to learn about it.

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Binance says it will help Busan city grow its blockchain industry, says Binance exec

Binance has assured the city of Busan that it would help it grow its blockchain industry from the bottom. Leon Foong, the head of APAC for Binance, revealed in a recent interview that the cryptocurrency exchange is committed to helping Busan grow its blockchain industry.

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New Sushi Head Chef promotes asset-backed tokens, receives 83% of vote

Jared Grey, a blockchain consultant and former CEO of EONS, has been appointed as the new Sushi Head Chef following an on-chain vote. The post New Sushi Head Chef promotes asset-backed tokens, receives 83% of vote appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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EGLD investors may finally get a win, is Elrond's latest development the reason 

Elrond [EGLD] recently took its “new internet” blockchain mission by securing a partnership with Opera. Daniel Serb, head of business development for Elrond, released a statement related to the saThe post EGLD investors may finally get a win, is Elrond's latest development the reason  appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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GameStop Loses Blockchain Head Matt Finestone

Finestone, who announced his departure in a Twitter post, joined the video-game company in April 2021.

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The Conservative Party of Canada Elects Pro-Bitcoin Leader Pierre Poilievre as Party Head

Pierre Poilievre won the leadership race by a landslide and plans to make Canada the “blockchain capital of the world.”

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‘Most of crypto is still junk’ and lacks use case — JPMorgan blockchain head

JPMorgan’s Umar Farooq said that use cases haven’t arisen fully and regulation hasn’t yet caught up.

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J.P. Morgan’s Blockchain Lead Believes Most of Crypto Is Just ‘Noise’

Umar Farooq, the CEO of Onyx by J. P. Morgan and the Global Head of Financial Institution Payments, believes that 'most of crypto is still junk'  with the 'exception of a few dozen tokens. ' The post J.

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Cowen expands digital assets team with key crypto-native hires

Cowen has hired former Blockchain.com Head of Institutional Development Jackie Rose and ex-Coinbase VP… The post Cowen expands digital assets team with key crypto-native hires appeared first on CoinJournal.

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AAX Impact Lab: Interview with Timothy Wong, Head of Impact Lab at AAX

One of the leading cryptocurrency exchange platforms, AAX recently announced the launch of AAX Impact Lab, focusing on fostering innovation in the crypto and blockchain sector. To understand more about their mission, NewsBTC caught up with Timothy Wong — Head of Impact Lab and asked him a few questions.

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Binance Taps Co-Founder Yi He to Head $7.5B Venture Arm

Binance Labs announced a new $500 million fund in June to invest in Web3 and blockchain projects.

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Crypto use in emerging markets driven by necessity: KuCoin Labs head

Key differences in the use and development of cryptocurrencies come to the fore as Blockchain Economy Istanbul continues to focus on emerging markets.

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Moelis & Co. co-founder to head new blockchain advisory unit

Moelis & Co.’s John Momtazee stated the firm was unfazed in launching the group amid a crypto bear market, acknowledging that any new “disruptive” tech comes with volatility.

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Polygon launches Nightfall to provide enterprise solutions via ZKP tech

Polygon‘s Head of Enterprise, Antoni Martin, gave the keynote speech at the 2022 EY Global Blockchain Summit and introduced Polygon Nightfall, the company’s new zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) solution that offers privacy for companies that want to use Ethereum blockchain.

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French central bank head announces Phase 2 of wholesale digital euro project

The French presidency of the European Union winds down with the completion of wCBDC experiments, the design of a proprietary blockchain and an automated market maker platform.

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TRM Labs - Next-generation blockchain intelligence

Ari Redbord is Head of Legal and Government Affairs at TRM Labs, the blockchain intelligence company. Ari was previously the Senior Advisor to the Deputy Secretary and the Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence at the United States Treasury.

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