Zodia Custody CEO Julian Sawyer steps down, becomes adviser
Sawyer will become a strategic adviser rather than take the helm of Zodia Solutions, as previously announced. Source:CoinDesk
Crypto exchange giant Bybit to offer European ‘super-app’ with stocks, derivatives
Bybit has an electronic money institution license in Austria and is about to snag a MiFID license too, CEO Ben Zhou told Coindesk. Source:CoinDesk
With the copper price surfing all-time highs, here’s what one CEO thinks about the sector long term
While there’s a bear case to be made on copper if the AI trade blows up, if Trump eschews tariffs or if peace descends over the Persian Gulf, the longterm…
Crypto wins regardless of Clarity Act vote, Coinbase's Armstrong says
Coinbase CEO tells CNBC the crypto industry gets regulatory clarity whether or not the Senate passes the bill on Sept. 15. Source:CoinDesk
Robinhood’s CEO Vlad Tenev fires back at AMC CEO in escalating fight over stock tokens
Tenev told CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Wednesday that public companies shouldn't have veto power over thirdparty securities that reference their shares.…
Consensys to split MetaMask into its own firm while staying silent on IPO
The existing company, Consensys Software Inc., will rebrand as MetaMask under Ethereum cofounder Joe Lubin as chairman and CEO. Source:CoinDesk
Algorand names former Chainlink executive William Herkelrath as CEO
The former Chainlink and Curv executive will lead the blockchain organization’s push into institutional finance and quantumresistant security. Source:CoinDesk
Metaplanet’s executive stock pool sparks shareholder backlash as CEO addresses MMXX ties
Metaplanet’s executive stock pool continues to draw backlash over dilution concerns, as investors urged the company to freeze the exercise rights tied to 273…
Silvergate ex-CEO blames Biden pressure for bank’s 2023 wind-down
Alan Lane said a “coordinated attack” by the Biden administration made Silvergate’s continued operation untenable and prompted its liquidation.…
Copper CEO Amar Kuchinad departs as search for a buyer enters a fourth month
Kuchinad, the CEO of cryptocurrency custody firm Copper since 2024, has left the company, according to two people familiar with the matter. Source:CoinDesk
Bitcoin rally has more room as volatility shorts unwind, Two Prime CEO says
Alexander Blume said subdued funding rates and continued call selling suggest the rebound is not yet being driven by excessive speculation. Source:CoinDesk
Metaplanet CEO breaks silence but shareholders say the hard questions remain unanswered
Simon Gerovich said Metaplanet had not adequately explained the structure, and denied involvement in MMXX Ventures’ trading decisions. Source:CoinDesk