Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments has appointed Peter Mintzberg as CEO, effective August 15, 2024. Mintzberg, currently Global Head of Strategy for Asset and Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs, will also join Grayscale’s Board of Directors. He succeeds Michael Sonnenshein, who steps down to pursue other interests. CFO Edward McGee will serve as interim principal […]
Japan’s Web3 Ambitions Hang in Balance as Political Scandal Rocks Kishida’s Leadership
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are advocating Web3 development amid a major corruption scandal that threatens their political stability. With leadership elections approaching in September and declining party support, the future of Japan’s Web3 policy and initiatives, including a substantial number of active projects, remains uncertain. Despite global challenges […]
Gutenberg’s Project Leadership Sits Down with New Outreach Team to Discuss Problems with the Site Editor
What do you get when you put a handful of outspoken WordPress developers, agencies, product owners, and community advocates on a video call with both the Lead Architect and the Product Owner of the entire Gutenberg project? Hopefully progress. Matt Mullenweg may have surprised a few people when he recently stated …
Bitcoin.com Ushers in New Leadership Era with Corbin Fraser as CEO
In a significant development for Bitcoin.com, a trailblazer in the cryptocurrency domain, the company announces the resignation of its CEO, Dennis Jarvis, and the welcoming of Corbin Fraser as the new Interim CEO. This leadership change marks a new chapter in Bitcoin.com’s journey towards making cryptocurrency accessible and usable for everyone, everywhere. During his tenure […]
ECB Staff Unhappy With Christine Lagarde’s Leadership, Survey Shows
A survey of European Central Bank (ECB) staff has revealed widespread dissatisfaction with President Christine Lagarde’s leadership. More than half of the respondents rated Lagarde’s performance as “very poor” or “poor.” Some expressed concerns that the former International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief “does not necessarily act according to the values she proclaims.” Lagarde Spends ‘Too […]