Jacob Oliver

Bentonville, AR

Jacob Oliver

U.S. Editor

Bentonville, AR

Jacob Oliver is a former college English instructor who first encountered the radical potential of blockchain technology in 2017. Since then, he has worked as a consultant for multiple startups in the space while simultaneously pursuing his Ph.D. in English at the University of Washington.

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Crypto Villains Chime In as SBF’s Empire Collapses. Nobody Wants to Hear It

Do Kwon, Su Zhu, and Kyle Davies have emerged after months of silence to criticize another failed industry titan.

Opinion Nov. 16, 2022
Binance Walking Away From FTX Deal After Seeing Books, Reports of Mishandling Funds

Binance may be prepared to walk away from its deal to acquire FTX after seeing the full extent of its finances.

News Nov. 9, 2022
Election Day Is Here. Here’s What It Means for Crypto

The midterm elections are upon us—here's what the results could mean for the future of the cryptocurrency in the U.S.

Analysis Nov. 8, 2022
Binance to Acquire FTX.com

After days of sparring, Binance and FTX have reached an agreement that will see the world's largest crypto exchange acquire the former.

News Nov. 8, 2022
Daily Briefing: Blood in the Water

As two titans clash over rumors of financial troubles, the entire crypto industry is waiting to see how things play out.

Crypto Briefings Nov. 7, 2022
Daily Briefing: Don’t Expect a Free Pass

While we were fretting over Gensler and the SEC, the CFTC was making its own moves.

Crypto Briefings Oct. 24, 2022
Polkadot Chief Gavin Wood Resigns as CEO of Parity Technologies

Polkadot co-founder Gavin Wood has resigned his position as CEO, explaining that it was never a job he intended to hold long term.

News Oct. 21, 2022
NFT Briefing: Consummatum Est

In a market that constantly shills projects with a roadmap and a vision, some creators are actually producing finished products.

Crypto Briefings Oct. 19, 2022