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Circle CEO blames US crypto crackdown for declining USDC market cap

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Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says that a cryptocurrency crackdown by the United States regulators has been a major factor behind the declining market capitalization of its stablecoin, USD Coin (USDC). Circle chief’s comments on the U.S. crackdown come amid heavy regulatory scrutiny following the collapse of the FTX exchange, a banking crisis and USDC’s momentary depegging. During an interview with Bloomberg TV, Allaire noted that there is a “huge amount of concern globally about the U.S. banking system,” and the “regulatory environment in the U.S..” USDC depegged in March, a direct…

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Backs NFT ‘Stand with Crypto’ Campaign

Coinbase emphasized that all proceedings related to Stand with Crypto NFT collection launched through ZORA will be donated to vetted organizations. The biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States Coinbase has recently filed a lawsuit against top financial regulators Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The move comes after months of embittered relations between the two parties over SEC’s stringent regulatory policies for all companies dealing with crypto. As the crypto exchange chooses the legal path to get regulatory clarity, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong minted an NFT recently and asked the…

Redefining the yield ecosystem with Cake DeFi CEO

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The first quarter of 2023 provided much-needed relief to the entire crypto community — from investors and miners to businesses and developers — as Bitcoin’s (BTC) bull sprints helped crypto market participants recoup losses from prior investments.  However, not all sub-ecosystems managed to replicate the recovery with the same intensity. In particular, the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector suffered massive hacks, ultimately shaking investors’ confidence. The DeFi ecosystem initially attracted investors seeking passive revenue streams, but 2022’s unforgiving bear market nullified many of the gains made from assets earned over time.…

NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell Stepping Down over Inappropriate Relationship 

A source revealed that NBCUniversal has not been searching for a new CEO and is not interviewing anyone to take over from Shell. The CEO of American media company NBCUniversal Jeff Shell has exited his executive role after admitting he had an “inappropriate relationship” with a woman in the company. The multinational media giant’s parent company, Comcast Corp (NASDAQ: CMCSA), made the announcement on April 23 via a press release. Comcast explained that there was a mutual agreement between the company and Shell over his departure. Prior to Shell leaving his…

OPNX CEO scolds claimed backers after some deny investing in the firm

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A number of supposed Open Exchange (OPNX) investors have been blasted by the CEO of the crypto claims trading platform after some publicly distanced themselves from the project after being named as backers. On April 22, OPNX’s CEO Leslie Lamb tweeted that the behavior of the firms was “disgusting” and “disappointing” saying they “want all the upside with little to no risk.” “I’m here to remind everyone that’s not how entrepreneurship works, if it isn’t already clear,” Lamb added. I’ve gotten all but 4 hours of sleep dealing with the…

OPNX CEO scolds claimed backers after they deny investing in the firm

A number of supposed Open Exchange (OPNX) investors have been blasted by the CEO of the crypto claims trading platform after some publicly distanced themselves from the project after being named as backers. On April 22, OPNX’s CEO Leslie Lamb tweeted that the behavior of the firms was “disgusting” and “disappointing” saying they “want all the upside with little to no risk.” “I’m here to remind everyone that’s not how entrepreneurship works, if it isn’t already clear,” Lamb added. I’ve gotten all but 4 hours of sleep dealing with the…

Terraform Rams CEO to be prosecuted by Montenegro prosecutors

Montenegro’s prosecutors have served an indictment proposal for Terraform Rams CEO Hong Chang-joon and Kwon Do-hyeong for forging official travel documents.  The duo was arrested in Podgorica Airport, the capital of Montenegro, as they attempted to board a private jet to Dubai. Kwon and Hong held for alleged fake documents The State of Podgorica Prosecutor’s Office has filed charges against Korean defendants Hong Chang-joon and Kwon Do-hyeong for forging official documents such as passports and other identification documents. Haris Šabotić, a Podgorica court prosecutor, requested extended detention of the two…

Gemini flags ‘big plans’ for Asia with India hub and regional CEO

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United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Gemini announced the establishment of a new engineering hub in India with plans to tap into the country’s pool of top tech talent. In an April 20 statement, Gemini’s Global CTO Pravjit Tiwana announced Gemini is “in the midst” of opening an engineering center in Gurgaon, India. It said it will be the exchange’s second-largest engineering hub trailing behind its hub in the U.S. Heading up the operation will be Tiwana, who has been appointed as the CEO of Gemini Asia Pacific in addition to his…