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

Finance

Giancarlo, le «Crypto Dad », quitte le conseil d'administration de BlockFi après 4 mois

Ce départ intervient alors que BlockFi fait face à une pression juridique croissante concernant ses comptes Crypto phares portant intérêt.

Par 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 août 2021

Finance

Le meilleur choix de la NBA payé en Bitcoin pour un contrat de sponsoring avec BlockFi

L'accord pluriannuel de l'ancienne star de l'Oklahoma State Cade Cunningham avec le prêteur de Crypto comprend un bonus de signature en Bitcoin .

Par Danny Nelson19 août 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 août 2021