Bitcoin Foundation Suspends Elections: Rift Out in the Open
Clearly deviating from the current standing bylaws, the Bitcoin Foundation has suspended the board elections and decided that the vacant positions will be filled by a 'special referendum.'. With members Jim Harper having resigned and Olivier Janssens removed from the board, the board now needs one more seat to continue operations as the bylaws call for a minimum of five seats. Executive Director of Bitcoin Foundation, Bruce Fenton said in a statement, "The logistics and time involved in a general public election are not practical right now given our focus, priorities, and resources." To....
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