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Executive Departures Roil Crypto Firm Blockchain
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Jon Victor
· Oct. 2, 2019 7:02 AM PDT ·
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Five years ago, the cryptocurrency startup Blockchain was seen as a rising star within the burgeoning field. Equipped with a conspicuous name and a practical-sounding plan to help consumers store crypto assets, it attracted $70 million in venture capital over several years from prominent funders.But behind the scenes, the London-based startup...
Five years ago, the cryptocurrency startup Blockchain was seen as a rising star within the...
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What I Learned Covering Crypto
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Jon Victor
· Aug. 28, 2019 12:05 PM PDT ·
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This will be my last edition of the crypto newsletter. I'm leaving The Information to take some time off and then go back to school. It has been a joy to dig into these topics each week—and even better to hear from you along the way. The newsletter will be back soon after a short hiatus. To cap off my time covering crypto,...
This will be my last edition of the crypto newsletter. I'm leaving The Information to take...
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Binance Launches Lending Product
Aug. 26, 2019 · 2:22 PM PDT
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Overstock CEO Resigns
Aug. 22, 2019 · 2:26 PM PDT
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Why Binance Stands a Chance Against Facebook
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Jon Victor
· Aug. 21, 2019 12:01 PM PDT
Crypto exchanges located outside the U.S. have maneuvered to avoid being subject to rules by U.S. financial regulators and law enforcement agencies, as I described last week. Now, we have one more data point to add to that conversation: A New York judge rejected Bitfinex’s claim that the New York attorney general’s office, which is...
Crypto exchanges located outside the U.S. have maneuvered to avoid being subject to rules by U.S....
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Crypto Exchange Plans Libra Rival
Aug. 19, 2019 · 10:43 AM PDT
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Bakkt Sets September Launch Date for Bitcoin Futures
Aug. 16, 2019 · 1:54 PM PDT
Exchange Rules Spark Conflict
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Jon Victor
· Aug. 14, 2019 12:29 PM PDT
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Exchange Rules Spark Conflict
By
Jon Victor
· Aug. 14, 2019 12:29 PM PDT
I was monitoring bitcoin’s price on Wednesday morning, as investors dumped stocks after government bond prices warned of a potential U.S. recession. The idea that bitcoin is untethered to any traditional assets, making it a good investment in times of market uncertainty, has gained traction in recent months. But the jury is still out on...
I was monitoring bitcoin’s price on Wednesday morning, as investors dumped stocks after...
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Another Rival for Coinbase, Gemini
By
Jon Victor
· July 31, 2019 12:20 PM PDT
Crypto went to Washington yet again this week. This time, Congress was exploring whether it should pass new laws to govern the industry. Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, which recently moved some operations offshore, told lawmakers at the hearing that uncertainty around regulation is prompting crypto companies to leave the U.S.His comments echoed...
Crypto went to Washington yet again this week. This time, Congress was exploring whether it...
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More Executive Departures Hit Coinbase
July 30, 2019 · 3:11 PM PDT
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IRS Warns Crypto Traders of Tax Obligations
July 26, 2019 · 1:19 PM PDT
Lawsuit Alleges Financial Irregularities at Token
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Jon Victor
· July 24, 2019 12:04 PM PDT
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Lawsuit Alleges Financial Irregularities at Token
By
Jon Victor
· July 24, 2019 12:04 PM PDT
A highly anticipated lunch between Warren Buffett and members of the crypto industry was postponed this week, in dramatic fashion. Justin Sun, the creator of the Tron blockchain, made waves last month when he won a charity auction for the chance to dine with the Oracle of Omaha. The waves spread when, earlier this week, Mr. Sun unexpectedly...
A highly anticipated lunch between Warren Buffett and members of the crypto industry was...
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Crypto Startup Circle Moves Some Operations Offshore
July 22, 2019 · 1:51 PM PDT
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Inside Coinbase’s Executive Turmoil: Conflicting Visions
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Jon Victor
· July 22, 2019 7:00 AM PDT ·
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In late 2017, with prices of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin surging, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong faced a tough choice: Would his company, the leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, become more like a traditional financial services company or would it lean into the industry’s wild side?In the end, Mr. Armstrong hired deputies who pursued...
In late 2017, with prices of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin surging, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong...
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CFTC Said to Be Investigating Crypto Exchange BitMEX
July 19, 2019 · 8:24 AM PDT
Lawmakers Grapple With How to Rein In Libra
By
Jon Victor
· July 17, 2019 1:11 PM PDT
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Lawmakers Grapple With How to Rein In Libra
By
Jon Victor
· July 17, 2019 1:11 PM PDT
Greetings from Washington, D.C. The price of bitcoin took a slight hit this week, after Facebook’s David Marcus testified at two hearings on Capitol Hill about the social media giant’s plans for Libra. Mr. Marcus, whom we profiled this week, fielded questions on a variety of topics, from how Facebook would stop Libra from being used...
Greetings from Washington, D.C. The price of bitcoin took a slight hit this week, after...
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Facebook, Senators Clash Over Libra Cryptocurrency Plans
July 16, 2019 · 10:31 AM PDT
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Facebook’s Marcus in Spotlight with Libra Hearings
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Alex Heath
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Jon Victor
· July 16, 2019 6:00 AM PDT
In February 2018—as rumors swirled about Facebook’s interest in supporting cryptocurrencies in its apps—one of the company’s top executives, David Marcus, told a gathering of venture capitalists in Los Angeles not to hold their breath about such a plan. Mr. Marcus, the former president of PayPal who had...
In February 2018—as rumors swirled about Facebook’s interest in supporting...
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Treasury Secretary Criticizes Facebook Crypto Plans
July 15, 2019 · 3:17 PM PDT
Lawmakers to Grill Facebook on Libra Plans
By
Jon Victor
and
Ashley Gold
· July 10, 2019 12:18 PM PDT
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Lawmakers to Grill Facebook on Libra Plans
By
Jon Victor
and
Ashley Gold
· July 10, 2019 12:18 PM PDT
Get ready for another deluge of Libra headlines. The head of Facebook’s crypto project, David Marcus, is set to testify before Congress twice next week, in hearings that are shaping up to be contentious.Some House lawmakers already have asked Facebook to halt all work on Libra until after the hearings, but the company not surprisingly...
Get ready for another deluge of Libra headlines. The head of Facebook’s crypto project,...
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