FTX President Joins Crypto Executives Stepping Down From Their Position
Crypto exchange FTX President for its U.S. subsidiary Brett Harrison announced his resignation from his position. Via his official Twitter account, Harrison confirmed that he will be “transferring” his responsibilities and taking on the role of advisor for the U.S. crypto exchange platform. Related Reading: FTX Wins Bid To Acquire Crypto Assets Of Bankrupt Voyager […]
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