Kene Ezeji-Okoye

Millicent Labs co-founder Kene Ezeji-Okoye weighs in on Rishi Sunak becoming Britain's new prime minister. "He recognizes that crypto is a once in a multi-generation opportunity, and I don't think he's going to waste it," Ezeji-Okoye says.

25 oct 2022

On the heels of Rishi Sunak becoming U.K.'s next prime minister, Millicent Labs co-founder Kene Ezeji-Okoye discusses the outlook for the country's digital pound and private stablecoins. "U.K. digital pound is probably 4 to 5 years away before it sees the light of day," Ezeji-Okoye said, adding "We will see private stablecoins regulated here in the U.K. sooner rather than later."

25 oct 2022

Rishi Sunak, who shepherded the U.K.’s new crypto ambitions during his time as finance minister, will be the country’s next prime minister following Liz Truss’ exit from office last week. Millicent Labs co-founder Kene Ezeji-Okoye discusses the move and what this means for crypto. Plus, his outlook for a digital pound and private stablecoins.

25 oct 2022

London-based blockchain-powered firm Millicent has won a prestigious research grant from the U.K. government to develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Kene Ezeji-Okoye, co-founder and president of Millicent, shares his insights into the firm's latest projects, including creating regulator complaint stablecoins and a "highly secure blockchain." Plus, addressing privacy concerns of a potential digital pound.

9 feb 2022