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Jack Dorsey Expected to Step Down as Twitter CEO, Democratic Senators Oppose Biden’s OCC Nominee Saule Omarova

CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De reacts to reports Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is expected to leave his position as head of Twitter. Separately, according to Axios, five Democratic senators expressed to the White House last week their opposition of Saule Omarova as Head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).

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Jack Dorsey Steps Down as CEO of Twitter

Twitter’s board of directors unanimously appointed current CTO Parag Agrawal as CEO and a member of the Board, effective immediately.

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Square Releases White Paper Detailing Protocol for a Decentralized Bitcoin Exchange

The white paper from Square’s new TBD division describes a protocol for exchanging digital and other assets in a way that’s more accessible to everyone.

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Twitter CFO: Buying Crypto Assets ‘Doesn’t Make Sense Right Now’

"The Hash" hosts react to Twitter CFO Ned Segal saying investing in cryptocurrencies “doesn’t make sense right now,” citing volatility concerns. Meanwhile, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey ​is a supporter of decentralized technology, including bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. His fintech firm Square also holds crypto on its balance sheets. What do we make of the disconnect?

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Jack Dorsey: Square Considering Building a Bitcoin Mining System Soon

Ben Gagnon, chief mining officer at Toronto-based bitcoin miner Bitfarms, discusses the reactions and industry implications for Jack Dorsey's Square considering building a bitcoin mining system soon. Plus, insights into Bitfarms's growth strategy amid rising crypto mining expansion in the U.S. following China's mining ban.

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Square to Consider Building a Bitcoin Mining System

CEO Jack Dorsey said if the payments service provider begins the initiative, it would follow the open-source model it is using to build a hardware wallet.

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Twitter to Add Bitcoin Lightning Tips, NFT Authentication

“The Hash” team discusses CEO Jack Dorsey’s continued infatuation with crypto as part of a larger push to monetize content creators and bring blockchain awareness to the mainstream. Twitter users on Apple’s iOS can now connect third-party tipping services to their profile, including the ability to link both Bitcoin and Lightning Network addresses.

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Twitter’s New Crypto Features Are a BFD

The social network’s new tip wallet and forthcoming NFT verification are game-changers - and a bulwark against attempts to co-opt a movement.

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Twitter to Add Bitcoin Lightning Tips, NFT Authentication

Tipping, including with bitcoin, will be live on iOS immediately.

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