Flament, who was Circle’s managing director for Europe, is a French-born computer engineer who has also worked at luxury giant LVMH, Boston Consulting Group, Expedia’s Hotels.com and most recently banking app Mettle. She is credited with helping Circle add 2 million users over a two-year period, and had a hand in the launch of the popular USDC stablecoin. Source link … [Read more...] about NEAR Foundation Appoints Ex-Circle Exec Marieke Flament as CEO
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Biden Renominates Powell as Fed Chair, Appoints Brainard Vice Chair
U.S. President Joe Biden has re-nominated Powell as the next Federal Reserve chair, after much speculation that Fed Governor Lael Brainard could replace him to lead the central bank for the next four years.Biden appears to have gone with the candidate who was better known to investors, while providing economic policy continuity. Powell helped to steer the world’s biggest … [Read more...] about Biden Renominates Powell as Fed Chair, Appoints Brainard Vice Chair
Bitmain Appoints New Legal Representative and General Manager
Crypto mining rig maker Bitmain appointed Zhou Feng as its legal representative and general manager, the company said in a WeChat post.Zhou was a key deputy to Bitmain co-founder Zhan during a battle for control of the world’s biggest crypto mining machine manufacturer between Zhan and co-founder Wu Jihan. Zhan will continue to serve as Bitmain’s chairman.Zhou’s rich experience … [Read more...] about Bitmain Appoints New Legal Representative and General Manager
Bybit appoints new general counsel to lead global cryptocurrency compliance
Cryptocurrency derivatives exchange Bybit has appointed a new general counsel to lead the firm in its global compliance matters, and to oversee its legal team. Daniel Lim, formerly head of legal and compliance for the Singapore-based investment bank, Daiwa Capital Markets, was announced in the new role on March 9. Lim joins Bybit shortly after the exchange was forced to close … [Read more...] about Bybit appoints new general counsel to lead global cryptocurrency compliance