Peter Thiel

Thiel, Novogratz Back $10B Funding for Block.one’s New Crypto Exchange
Peter Thiel and Mike Novogratz are among the big investors behind Block.one’s new cryptocurrency exchange named “Bullish Global,” which is expected to launch in the second half of this year. “The Hash” panel discusses how the development might roll out with the recent surge of decentralized exchanges.

Peter Thiel’s Palantir Now Accepts Bitcoin Payments, ‘Thinking’ About Treasury Investment
In a Tuesday earnings call, CFO Dave Glazer said bitcoin on the balance sheet is “definitely on the table.”

US Policy Adviser Rebuts Peter Thiel: Bitcoin Won't Undermine USD
One policy maker says China is unlikely to use bitcoin as a financial weapon against the U.S. dollar.

Crypto Long & Short: Peter Thiel Defines Bitcoin’s Accidental Role in Global Politics
Thiel's comments about China “weaponizing” bitcoin to hurt the U.S. are a warning about the cost of inaction.

Peter Thiel Says Bitcoin Could Be a Chinese ‘Financial Weapon’
During an appearance at a virtual roundtable yesterday, billionaire investor and self-described “bitcoin maximalist” Peter Thiel suggested that China could use bitcoin as a “financial weapon” to undermine the value of the U.S. dollar. “The Hash” panel debates whether Thiel’s comments are something the crypto space should take seriously.

China, the Convenient Foil
Peter Thiel is both right and wrong in calling bitcoin a tool that could empower China and challenge the U.S. dollar.

PayPal Co-Founder, Bitcoin Investor Thiel Says Bitcoin Could Be Chinese 'Weapon’
With bitcoin back in the spotlight, so are old fears that China may be at the reins.

Bitpanda Raises $52M Series A Led by Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures
With $100 million raised to date, crypto brokerage Bitpanda will be "Europe's next fintech unicorn," says lead investor Valar Ventures.

Bitcoin Miner Layer1 Overstated Industry Vet's Involvement in $50M Series A Pitch
Peter Thiel-backed Layer1 told potential investors in a recent pitch deck that bitcoin miner maker Canaan’s co-founder Liu Xiangfu joined its team as a key executive – but that’s not what Liu says.


