BlockFi

'Crypto Dad' Chris Giancarlo on His New Book, the SEC's Warning to Coinbase, Blockfi, CBDCs and More

Reacting to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's frustration over the SEC's threat to sue if his company launches a planned lending product, Chris Giancarlo, former CFTC chairman and "Crypto Dad," discusses the problems with long-standing regulations and shares his thoughts on a different approach. Giancarlo also discloses why he remains an adviser to BlockFi even though he has left its board, and he gives his vision of the future featuring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and other cryptocurrencies. Plus, highlights from his new book, "#Crypto Dad: The Fight for the Future of Money" launching Oct. 26.

9 sept 2021

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Si ' Crypto Dad' Giancarlo ay Umalis sa Board ng BlockFi Pagkatapos ng 4 na Buwan

Ang pag-alis ay dumarating habang ang BlockFi ay nahaharap sa tumataas na legal na presyon sa mga pangunahing Crypto account nito na may interes.

Por Danny Nelson2 sept 2021

J. Christopher Giancarlo, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), speaks during an interview at the Securities Industry And Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) annual meting in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017. SIFMA represents the U.S. securities industry including broker-dealers, banks and asset managers with nearly one million employees providing access to the capital markets. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg

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'Crypto Dad' Chris Giancarlo Quits BlockFi’s Board After 4 Months

Former chief U.S. commodities regulator Christopher Giancarlo has resigned from crypto lender BlockFi’s board of directors after only four months. The departure comes as BlockFi faces mounting legal pressure over its flagship interest-bearing crypto accounts. "The Hash" hosts discuss the potential reasons for Giancarlo's resignation and what it could mean for the future of BlockFi.

2 sept 2021

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Top NBA Draft Pick Cade Cunningham Signs Sponsorship Deal With BlockFi

Former Oklahoma State star Cade Cunningham signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with crypto lending firm BlockFi that will see the up-and-coming Pistons point guard receive his signing bonus in bitcoin. "The Hash" squad discusses the industry implications for the ongoing trend of top-drafted athletes forging early-career within the digital assets industry.

20 ago 2021

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Nangungunang NBA Pick na Binayaran sa Bitcoin para sa BlockFi Sponsorship Deal

Ang multi-year deal ng dating Oklahoma State star na si Cade Cunningham sa Crypto lender ay may kasamang Bitcoin signing bonus.

Por Danny Nelson19 ago 2021

Detroit Pistons draft pick Cade Cunningham

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Upgrade CEO on Credit Card’s Latest Trend: Crypto Rewards

Renaud Laplanche, CEO of neobank Upgrade, breaks down the nuts and bolts of the latest credit card trend: crypto rewards. Upgrade is launching a new version of its Upgrade card that pays cardholders 1.5% in bitcoin for purchases.

3 ago 2021