Bitcoin Startup Bitreserve Welcomes Anthony Watson as the New Top Boss

Bitcoin Startup Bitreserve Welcomes Anthony Watson as the New Top Boss

Charleston-based Bitcoin startup Bitreserve has announced a management shake-up which will see Anthony Watson assume the role of Chief Executive Officer and as a member of The Board of Directors. Founder of Bitreserve Halsey Minor will be promoted as the Chairman of The Board of Directors and Chief Visionary of Bitreserve. Anthony Races to the Top Spot! Anthony's swift promotion should not surprise many. In early April, Anthony dropped the leading footwear brand Nike and joined Bitreserve as the Chief Operating Officer and the President. Commenting on the development Anthony said, "I want....


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