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Coinbase CEO clarifies why company has no plans for Base token

In a recent interview with Decrypt, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed the company’s decision not to issue a token for its layer-2 network, Base. Contrary to previous speculations and a statement by Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal, Armstrong emphasized that there are no plans to create a Base network token. This announcement is significant as it reflects Coinbase’s strategic approach towards its layer-2 network development and its interaction with the broader crypto ecosystem. Base, which launched in August, has shown remarkable growth, becoming the third-largest layer-2 network in terms…

Tether moving into infrastructure, energy production, CEO Ardoino says

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Paolo Ardoino became CEO of Tether on Dec. 1, moving up from the position of chief technology officer, which he had held since 2017. His appointment was planned well in advance and comes as the company is prioritizing diversification and expansion.  It’s a good time for the company. Tether is on track to make $4.5 billion in profits with its main business this year, Ardoino said. He spoke to Cointelegraph about changes coming up in the company’s product line and its overall orientation. “As we are going to show in…

Bitcoin ETFs, user experience will drive adoption — eToro CEO

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While grassroots cryptocurrency adoption went stale after last year’s implosions in the industry, trading platform eToro’s chief executive believes that the appeal of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for institutions and ease of investing through various platforms for non-professionals could further drive Bitcoin (BTC) adoption. EToro CEO Yoni Assia told Cointelegraph at the recent Abu Dhabi Finance Week that institutions typically have rigid systems and prefer not to build new infrastructure for each asset class. However, for him, products like Bitcoin ETFs align with their existing modes of operation, making it easier…

Sam Altman Returns as OpenAI CEO after 12 Days of Unemployment while Microsoft Gets Board Seat

Altman shared his strategic vision for the future of OpenAI. He noted that the firm will renew its commitment to research, improving its products, and better serving its customers. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has officially returned to his role after being temporarily ousted by the company board. At the time, the board cited communication breakdowns with Altman as their reason for his removal. The removal triggered 97% of OpenAI employees who asked for the reinstatement of Altman and the resignation of the board. On November 22, the board agreed in…

DeFi could solve Africa’s foreign exchange problems, neobank CEO says

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Forex liquidity and currency swaps are hard to access for many in Africa, which limits the use of United States dollar-based services in the continent’s import-dependent economies. This creates a vacuum that decentralized finance (DeFi) could solve, leveraging cryptocurrencies, blockchain networks and services, according to the CEO of Canza Finance, Pascal Ntsama IV. Ntsama said the neobank’s new DeFi technology, Baki, aims to address this challenge by providing a decentralized foreign exchange (FX) for African currencies, enabling slippage-free swaps at central bank rates. Speaking with Cointelegraph, the CEO and co-founder of…

Huddle01 CEO explains why communications tech must be decentralized

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The means by which humans communicate and coordinate are ever-evolving. People went from sending smoke signals and messengers on horseback to sending letters and telegrams, and since the dawn of the digital era, the pace of innovation has exploded. Today, hundreds or even thousands of people from around the world can gather in a Twitter Space or Zoom call and communicate in practically real-time. But people still primarily communicate via centralized platforms that retain and monetize user data, suffer from outages, have the power to censor speech, and face problems…

Coinbase CEO thinks Binance settlement is good for crypto

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong spoke positively about the future of cryptocurrencies in a CNBC interview published today, despite the recent downfall of major industry players like FTX. When asked about the outlook for crypto markets, Armstrong shared a positive outlook for the industry. He said: I’m pretty optimistic that in the next year between you know some of these ETFs getting approved some regulatory clarity emerging the Bitcoin happening that’s happening that my hope is that next year we’ll see a pretty good outcome for crypto. Brian Armstrong | Coinbase…

HK CEO Lee Says Regulators May Get Powers to Crack Down on Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges After Hounax, JPEX

Government supervision is needed to protect investors and crack down on unlicensed platforms, Lee said according to the report. The Hounax case follows a similar one involving crypto exchange JPEX, which led to the arrest of six people in September after more than a thousand complaints involving a total of $128 million were filed. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said JPEX was also operating without a license, prompting Lee to call for stronger licensing laws at the time. Source

Former Binance CEO CZ Sheds Light on Next Moves as He Plans to Invest Crypto in Biotech Research

Following his recent guilty plea and forthcoming sentencing, former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has outlined potential next steps, including crypto investments in biotech research. Changpeng Zhao announced his resignation as CEO of Binance after leading the cryptocurrency exchange since its inception. This news comes on the heels of a settlement with US regulators over Binance’s regulatory violations. Despite the fact that no customer funds embezzlement or market manipulation were alleged, he pleaded guilty to lesser charges, accepting a $175 million fine and a maximum sentence of 18 months. CZ has…