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Former FTX US President Is Seeking Funds for Crypto Startup: Report

Brett Harrison is trying to raise $6 million at a $60 million company valuation, The Information reported.

Updated May 9, 2023, 4:03 a.m. Published Dec 2, 2022, 6:16 p.m.
Former FTX US President Brett Harrison (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
Former FTX US President Brett Harrison (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Brett Harrison, who was president of FTX's U.S. division until September, is attempting to raise capital to fund a new cryptocurrency startup, The Information reported.

He is trying to raise $6 million while valuing the company, which aims to build crypto trading software for large investors, at $60 million, according to the report.

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Harrison didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

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