Ripple Appoints White House Veteran For Policy Leadership Role
Ripple Labs, a prominent blockchain technology firm, has recently appointed Lauren Belive, a former US White House staff member, as Head of US Public Policy and Government. This appointment comes at a crucial juncture as Ripple executives have publicly voiced their concerns and criticisms regarding the US government’s recent position on cryptocurrencies. In response, Ripple […]
Related News
The White House is stepping in. Started at the bottom, now we’re “a matter of national security.” According to Barrons and Bloomberg, the Biden administration is putting itself in the middle of cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin regulation. Apparently, the White House will get input from several agencies and then draft a centralized all-encompassing policy. It’s “a […]
The lawsuit between Ripple Labs and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may be poised for a significant turning point under the agency’s new leadership. With Donald Trump once again occupying the White House, Paul Atkins has been nominated as the new SEC Chairman, succeeding Gary Gensler. Industry observers and legal experts are closely watching […]
Digital currency startup Ripple Labs has appointed Donald Donahue, former CEO of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) as an advisor to the company. DTCC is the main clearing house for US securities and derivatives, processing more than $1.6 quadrillion in transactions per year. In his role as COO and then CEO, Donahue is thought to have led the DTCC's efforts in stabilising the financial system following the 2007-08 market crash. Donahue said in a company statement:
A former White House employee and a close aide to President Obama has now taken the role of the Global Chief of Communications at Bitcoin miner Bitfury. Jamie Smith. A PR veteran who was previously serving as the Deputy White House Press Secretary and Special Assistant to President Obama has now accepted the role of global chief of communications at prominent bitcoin miner, Bitfury. Jamie Elizabeth Smith, has also served as Director of Public Affairs for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. She was also the Director of Communications for the Senate Commerce, Science and....
The White House has announced Dr. Ed Felten will be named U. S. Chief Technology Officer, making him a new addition to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Dr. Felten falls in line with recent additions to the White House, "working to further President Obama's vision to ensure policy decisions are informed by our best understanding of state-of-the-art technology and innovation, to quickly and efficiently deliver great services for the American people, and to broaden and deepen the American people's engagement with their government. Felten's "expertise in the....