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OKX CEO named main principles for crypto listing

CEO of the OKX cryptocurrency exchange, Jay Hao, named five basic principles for listing cryptocurrencies on the platform. Jay Hao posted on his X account that many friends are urging him to stake more BRC-20 tokens. However, he explained why this strategy is not suitable for OKX. A lot of friends urging me list more brc-20 tokens. Thanks for these kindly suggestions. I want to clarify, as an exchange if we use the simplest strategy that is just list all tokens, I believe it may help exchange make more quick…

Redditors Redflag Deepfake Video Featuring Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse

A Reddit user has reported that Google is unwilling to take down a video advertisement that appears to be an attempted scam targeting cryptocurrency users. Reddit users have recently uncovered a deepfake video featuring Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, urging XRP holders to transfer their tokens to a specific address with the promise of receiving double the amount – a notorious tactic employed by scammers. A Reddit user reported the fraudulent video in a Reddit thread, thus encountering the deceptive advertisement on YouTube between Nov. 25 and Dec. 3. Additional users…

Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox steps down from Electric Coin, naming new CEO

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Zooko Wilcox is stepping down as the CEO of Electric Coin Company, the team behind privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash (ZEC). ECC announced a change in leadership on Monday, with Josh Swihart promoted to replace Wilcox. Picture of Wilcox speaking about the history of privacy on the internet. Source: ECC Swihart previously worked at ECC as one of the firm’s vice presidents of growth from October 2018 to August 2023 but took four months off working as a part-time investor at investment services firm Denver Angels in Colorado, according to LinkedIn. “We…

Grayscale CEO confident in 2024 Bitcoin market

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Grayscale CEO eyes spot Bitcoin ETF, unlocking $30 trillion for institutional investors, signaling broader crypto access and a bullish market. In a recent CNBC interview, Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein passionately conveyed the potential impact of a spot Bitcoin ETF, emphasizing its ability to “unlock” Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately “$30 trillion worth of advised wealth.” The CEO acknowledged ongoing conversations with the SEC, emphasizing a commitment to navigating regulatory complexities. “We see this as a tremendous opportunity for investors. It’s about providing access, and a spot Bitcoin ETF could be the…

VanEck CEO Predicts When The Bitcoin Price Will Reach $69,000 Again

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VanECK’s CEO, Jan van Eck, had so much to say about Bitcoin in a recent interview. One of the highlights was his prediction as to when the flagship cryptocurrency will once again hit its all-time high (ATH) of $69,000.  When Bitcoin Will Hit $69,000 Again In an interview with CNBC, Jan Van Eck stated that he expects Bitcoin to hit a new ATH in the next 12 months. That means that the crypto token could reclaim its current ATH of $69,000 and possibly surpass it based on Van Eck’s prediction.…

Bitcoin won’t be beaten as digital store of value: VanEck CEO

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The CEO of investment management firm VanEck says he can’t see a world where Bitcoin (BTC) is overtaken as the leading store of value on the internet. “I think it’s impossible for me to imagine some other internet store of value [will] leapfrog Bitcoin,” Jan van Eck said in a Dec. 16 interview with CNBC. “There’s 50 million users of Bitcoin, so it’s got network effects.” The CEO —  $76.4 billion in assets under management — also crushed accusations that Bitcoin is in a “bubble,” — explaining that no asset…

Qredo Closes Crypto Exchange Ankex, CEO Michael Moro Leaves

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