James Rubin

James Rubin

James Rubin was CoinDesk's Co-Managing Editor, Markets team based on the West Coast. He has written and edited for the Milken Institute, TheStreet.com and the Economist Intelligence Unit, among other organizations. He is also the co-author of the Urban Cyclist's Survival Guide. He owns a small amount of bitcoin.

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Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) co-founder Marc Andreessen (JD Lasica/Flickr)
A16z Crypto Names 2 Security Veterans to Ensure Robust Measures, Provide Guidance
Nassim Eddequiouaq and Riyaz Faizullabhoy are joining the venture giant’s crypto-focused arm from Facebook, where they co-created the Novi wallet’s crypto custody infrastructu...
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) co-founder Marc Andreessen (JD Lasica/Flickr)
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Binance.US Bumps Brian Shroder to CEO; CFO Departs
The U.S. arm of the cryptocurrency exchange giant named Eric Segal as its interim CFO.
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NFTs and more traditional forms of art will be featured at Art Basel Miami Beach in October. (Shutterstock)
Tezos to Present NFT Exhibition at Influential Art Basel Miami Beach Show
The blockchain platform will feature NFT artworks, some interactive, and include speakers and panel discussions during the three-day event.
NFTs and more traditional forms of art will be featured at Art Basel Miami Beach in October. (Shutterstock)
Auckland, New Zealand
New Zealand Cryptocurrency Exchange Easy Crypto Raises $12M
Nuance Connected Capital led the Series A funding round, which also included investors from Indonesian and U.S. venture firms.
Auckland, New Zealand
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Crypto Exchange FTX Bats Down DC Super PAC Story
The crypto derivatives exchange said it had “no plans to establish any PAC or super PAC.”
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Axie Infinity land (Axie Infinity)
Axie Infinity Raising $150M at $3B Valuation: Report
A16z will lead the funding round for the video game company, according to The Information, which cited two unnamed sources.
Axie Infinity land (Axie Infinity)
Lagos, Nigeria
Nigeria to Postpone Its CBDC Launch: Reports
The central bank is delaying the eNaira’s start as the African nation gears up to celebrate the 61st anniversary of its independence, according to two reports.
Lagos, Nigeria
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Binance Adds Veteran IRS Investigators in Push to Strengthen Compliance
Tigran Gambaryan becomes the cryptocurrency exchange’s VP of global intelligence while Matthew Price is senior director of investigations.
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Coinbase to Allow US Users to Deposit Paychecks Directly in Crypto
The massive crypto exchange will enable its U.S. customers to deposit all or part of their paychecks in crypto or dollars without a fee.
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FREIBURG, GERMANY - MAY 02:  2. Bundesliga 02/03, Freiburg; SC Freiburg - 1. FC Koeln 3:0; Gelbe Karte  (Photo by Vladimir Rys/Bongarts/Getty Images)
African Crypto Exchange Yellow Card Completes $15M Funding Round
Valar Ventures, Third Prime and Castle Island Ventures led the round.
FREIBURG, GERMANY - MAY 02:  2. Bundesliga 02/03, Freiburg; SC Freiburg - 1. FC Koeln 3:0; Gelbe Karte  (Photo by Vladimir Rys/Bongarts/Getty Images)