Brawker CEO Cyril Houri Departs in Management Shakeup
CEO Cyril Houri has left bitcoin buying service Brawker following a management shakeup. The decentralised platform, which allows bitcoin users to buy "almost anything" online at a discount, is now operated by its two-person development team. Speaking to CoinDesk, the serial entrepreneur said the departure - on "very friendly terms" - would give him more time at location technology firm Navizon, which he founded 10 years ago. He added: "I am still very interested in the cryptocurrency space and will still keep my eyes open in case I come across another interesting project." New development.....
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