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Erik Voorhees
Voorhees Applauds Crypto's Hyper-Capitalism as ShapeShift Goes 'Gray'
Founder Erik Voorhees said on CoinDesk TV today he's converting his exchange into a DAO in part due to "regulatory friction."
Erik Voorhees on Why ShapeShift Is Shutting Down
Erik Voorhees, ShapeShift founder and CEO, discusses why the crypto trading pioneer is transforming from a traditional equity-based VC-backed corporate entity to a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). “Regulatory friction absolutely has a part in this decision,” Voorhees said. Plus, what’s next for ShapeShift’s shareholders, employees, and customers.
Why Is ShapeShift Shutting Down?
Crypto trading pioneer ShapeShift is closing its doors, handing over its legacy to a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) controlled by holders of its FOX token. In the process, it will airdrop $98 million in crypto to decentralized finance (DeFi) investors.
DeFi News with Erik Voorhees
ShapeShift, a non-custodial cryptocurrency leader, has integrated its decentralized exchange mobile platform with THORChain, allowing users to trade unwrapped bitcoin with litecoin and ethereum. ShapeShift CEO and Founder Erik Voorhees shares details of THORChain and why he's convinced such decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms will reduce interest in crypto ETFs.
Erik Voorhees on ShapeShift’s Shift to DeFi and Coinbase’s $77B Valuation
ShapeShift’s CEO Erik Voorhees explains why his crypto exchange’s move to DeFi protects consumers. And why Coinbase, readying for its IPO, received such a high valuation.
Erik Voorhees Joins the Crew At Plan B To Talk About the Future of Weath
Shapeshift founder Erik Voorhees talks with Nolan Bauerle and Bailey Reutzel about the growth of crypto and the true economy. About Plan B: The crisis that bitcoiners have long predicted seems to be materializing. How will bitcoin survive its sternest test yet? Hosts Nolan Bauerle and Bailey Reutzel will speak with important folks from the space to dig deep on the future of crypto.
Erik Voorhees: Within Five Years There Will Be a Major Financial Meltdown and Crypto Will Be Ready
When ShapeShift implemented KYC requirements, Erik Voorhees lost 95 percent of his users. But he remains as committed to crypto as ever.
ShapeShift Launches Exchange Token, FOX, for Commission-Free Trading
"Basically, we're trying to get people away from custodial exchanges," said ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees.
ShapeShift's New Platform Aims to Make Crypto Self-Custody as Easy as Coinbase
ShapeShift’s new one-stop shop for non-custodial crypto management is launching out of private beta today.
Even at $30, Bitcoin Was More Exciting Than Poker
Josh Rossi describes festive nights of playing poker with a who's who of the early bitcoin scene.
