Patrick Byrne: t0 and Bitt Will Grow Under New Leadership

Patrick Byrne: t0 and Bitt Will Grow Under New Leadership

Following the return of Patrick Byrne, Bitcoin advocate and Overstock founder and CEO, the company has announced the appointment of a new chief for their blockchain unit. In the press release, Byrne said that all of the company’s bitcoin and blockchain projects will continue to grow and innovate under the new leadership. Byrne Names New Blockchain Unit....


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