Securitization, a practice with over 50 years of history, is undergoing a dramatic transformation, believes Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton, one of the world’s largest asset managers. During CNBC’s Delivering Alpha event, Johnson noted that tokenization — the process of converting asset ownership rights into digital tokens on a blockchain — is akin to “securitization done on steroids,” a term often used to describe something that exceeds expectations. Johnson’s remarks were part of an analysis of the future of alternative investment vehicles. The executive noted that available capital and…
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nChain CEO resigns, claims Craig Wright is not Satoshi
Venture capitalist Christen Ager-Hanssen announced his departure from web3 solutions provider nChain, citing a conspiracy to defraud shareholders. The Norwegian internet entrepreneur stated on social media that he was stepping down from his position as CEO “with immediate effect.” I can confirm I have departed from @nChainGlobal as its Group CEO with immediate effect after reporting several serious issues to the board of nChain Group including what I believe is a conspiracy to defraud nChain shareholders orchestrated by a significant shareholder. I also… pic.twitter.com/F6rNJfRxnl — Christen Ager-Hanssen (@agerhanssen) September 29,…
Crypto CEO Very Bullish On XRP Price, Sets Make Or Break Point
Following its victory against the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the XRP price has been displaying bullish sentiments, effectively gaining the attention of long-term investors seeking to buy and hold to gain more profits. In light of this, a crypto CEO has disclosed his insights on XRP’s bullish outlook, acknowledging the prospects of a bull run in the future. Crypto CEO Concedes Possible XRP Bull Run The market sentiment surrounding Ripple Labs’ native token, XRP has taken a bullish trajectory, increasing investors’ confidence and expectations of a possible bull run. …
Billionaire Takes Over As GameStop CEO, Bullish For Dogecoin?
Billionaire investor Ryan Cohen has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GameStop, a brick-and-mortar video game retailer in the United States, a move that could potentially impact Dogecoin. GameStop’s stock and the Dogecoin price have shown signs of correlation. Before assuming this role, Cohen had been the Executive Chairman of GameStop since January 2022 and remained the largest shareholder. The experienced investor takes over in what analysts said is an attempt by the board to turn around the fortunes of the public company. Pro-GameStop Billionaire Takes Over…
Binance CEO CZ Denies Any Links to Mystery Company CommEX
CZ confirmed that Binance did encourage CommEX to have a similar design and technical features to Binance. Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has denied claims that he may be the owner of CommEX, a company whose identity continues to raise suspicion. CZ issued the disclaimer on Thursday in line with the growing speculations around the ownership of the mysterious company. Recall that earlier this week, CZ announced that Binance was leaving Russia. In the announcement, he stated that the decision has to do with an ongoing investigation of the company that’s being…
X CEO Yaccarino Says Company Will Become Profitable in Early 2024
Despite its aim to achieve profitability next year, the company grapples with persistent challenges. During the Vox Media Code Conference on Wednesday, Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X (formerly Twitter), said confidently that the company is on track to achieve profitability in early 2024. The optimistic outlook follows the company’s determined efforts to rebuild its reputation and regain advertisers who had previously distanced themselves due to content-related concerns. “Now that I have immersed myself in the business, and we have a good set of eyes on what is predictable, what’s coming…
Former CEO of sham crypto miner IcomTech pleads guilty of wire fraud for Ponzi scheme
Marco Ruiz Ochoa pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in the Southern District Court of New York on Sept. 27 in relation to Ponzi scheme perpetrated by the IcomTech company. Ochoa was CEO of IcomTech from its founding in 2018 to 2019. According to a statement from the United States Justice Department, IcomTech promised investors daily returns on investment products offered by the company, which purported to be a crypto mining and trading company. Promoters “hosted lavish expos” and other community events around the world…
World May Not Be Ready for U.S. Interest Rate at 7%, JPMorgan’s CEO Says
“Going from zero to 2% was almost no increase. Going from zero to 5% caught some people off guard, but no one would have taken 5% out of the realm of possibility,” Dimon said, during an interview with the Times of India. “I am not sure if the world is prepared for 7%.” Source
Why This Bank CEO Wants 99% Of The Crypto Industry Gone
In a bold and contentious statement, Caitlin Long has asserted that 99% of the crypto industry should be eliminated to decrease leverage buildup and improve the industry’s future advancement. Industry Overhaul Demanded For Sustainability Caitlin Long, Founder and CEO of Custodia Bank, a crypto asset banking company, has called for a seismic change in the crypto industry and its practices. The CEO emphatically suggested that only 1% of the crypto industry should be allowed to operate while 99% of the industry should be destroyed and the majority of crypto firms…
Coinbase CEO warns against AI regulation, calls for decentralization
Brian Armstrong, the CEO of crypto exchange Coinbase, expressed his stance on artificial intelligence (AI) regulation in a recent post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). On Sept. 23, Armstrong explained that he believes that AI should not be regulated. According to the Coinbase CEO, the AI space needs to develop as soon as possible because of reasons such as national security. In addition, Armstrong also noted that despite the best intentions of regulators, regulation “has unintended consequences” and argued that it kills innovation and competition. Count me…