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LMAX Group CEO on $300M Raise, $1B Valuation
David Mercer, CEO of LMAX Group, a London-based fintech company that operates exchange trading platforms, including its crypto exchange LMAX Digital, discusses the latest $300 million raise that values the firm at $1 billion. Plus, his thoughts on Solana amid the network failure, competitor Binance facing regulatory scrutiny in the U.K., and the broader crypto markets outlook.
Brian Brooks: ‘My View About Navigating the US Waters Is a Little Bit Different From CZ’s’
Live from the 2021 SALT Conference in New York, Brian Brooks, former Acting Comptroller of the Currency, discusses why he stepped down as Binance.US CEO after just four months on the job, citing “strategic differences” between himself and Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao.
Binance.US Hires Former Ant Group Exec to Succeed Ex-CEO Brian Brooks
Binance.US, the American arm of the world’s largest crypto exchange Binance, has hired Brian Shroder as president following last month’s sudden departure of CEO Brian Brooks. Shroder was formerly a strategist and business development executive at Ant Group, an affiliate company of Chinese internet giant Alibaba.
Binance.US Hires Ant Group Exec to Succeed Ex-CEO Brian Brooks
Brian Shroder’s brother, Matt Shroder, also works for Binance, as a vice president heading up the global markets team in Singapore.
Binance Cuts SGD Trading Pairs Following Warning From Singapore Regulators
Last Thursday, Singapore issued an investor alert. This Friday, Binance will end payment options in the local currency.
South African Regulator Issues Warning Over Binance
The crypto exchange is barred from offering services in the country.
Binance.US Could Go Public in 3 Years, CEO Zhao Says: Report
A listing would be a boon for the embattled Binance brand.
Binance.US Could Go Public in 3 Years, CEO Zhao Says
Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao says U.S. affiliate Binance.US is eyeing an initial public offering (IPO) within three years. A listing would be a boon for the embattled Binance brand. "The Hash" team discusses the timing of the announcement given the string of regulatory warnings issued against the exchange from global regulators, looking ahead into the future of the world’s largest crypto exchange.
FTX’s FTT Token Hits All-Time High Following LedgerX Acquisition
The market seems to believe Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire has gotten more powerful.
SEC Sues BitConnect Founder on Fraud Charges
CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the specifics and implications of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing charges against BitConnect and its founder Satish Kumbhani and a U.S.-based promoter, Glenn Arcaro, alleging fraud worth $2 billion against the crypto lending company. Plus, reactions to CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo, aka “Crypto Dad,” quitting BlockFi's board after just four months on the job and Binance.US reportedly going public in three years.
