The FTX cryptocurrency exchange may have been built to tap the promise of blockchain technology, but according to the new chief executive of the bankrupt company, John J. Ray III, it ran an “old-fashioned embezzlement” operation that just took money from customers for its own purposes. Ray spoke Tuesday at […]
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Censorship? Fired CEO John Matze says Parler trying to muzzle him
John Matze, who was fired last week as CEO of Parler, said his former company, which purports to champion free speech, is trying to muzzle his. Shortly before an interview with USA TODAY, Matze said he received a written warning that he violated the terms of his confidentiality agreement by […]
5 challenges awaiting Amazon’s new CEO
On Tuesday, Amazon announced that Bezos would step aside this summer and assume the role of executive chairman so he can focus on new products and early initiatives being developed at Amazon. Although Bezos is expected to still play a big role at the company, it is Jassy who will […]
Parler CEO John Matze Says He Was Fired by Board | Technology News
By Elizabeth Culliford and Katie Paul (Reuters) – The board of Parler, a social media platform backed by Republican Party donor Rebekah Mercer and favored by U.S conservatives, has fired its CEO John Matze, he said on Wednesday. Matze confirmed the move to Reuters, after it was originally reported by […]
Here We Go Again… As Bitcoin Nears $40,000, Tesla CEO Elon Musk Has Sent The Dogecoin Price Sharply Higher
Bitcoin has broken out over the last few days, climbing almost 15% since the beginning of the week and nearing $40,000 per bitcoin. The bitcoin price has climbed as MicroStrategy MSTR chief executive and bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor hosts a virtual bitcoin conference to help companies buy bitcoin and Visa […]
Parler CEO John Matze fired as site fights to restore its online presence
John Matze says he’s been fired as CEO of Parler, which was among the social media services used to plan the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump. Matze’s announcement Wednesday followed Amazon’s Jan. 11 decision to remove Parler from its web-hosting service over […]
The Technology 202: Amazon’s new CEO will inherit major political headaches
But the company also is facing political challenges expected to only escalate under a Democratic-controlled White House and Congress. Amazon has emerged as a punching bag for politicians in both parties, and lawmakers are already signaling Jassy should prepare for the hits to keep coming. “I have some questions for […]