Bitcoin Association Appoints Gregory Simon as President
- The Bitcoin Association has swapped presidents, naming Gregory Simon to the role, who succeeds Bruce Fenton.
The Bitcoin Bitcoin While some may still be wondering what is Bitcoin, who created Bitcoin, or how does Bitcoin work, one thing is certain: Bitcoin has changed the world.No one can remain indifferent to this revolutionary, decentralized, digital asset nor to its blockchain technology.In fact, we’ve gone a long way ever since a Florida resident Laszlo Hanyecz made BTC’s first official commercial transaction with a real company by trading 10,000 Bitcoins for 2 pizzas at his local Papa John’s.One could now argue that While some may still be wondering what is Bitcoin, who created Bitcoin, or how does Bitcoin work, one thing is certain: Bitcoin has changed the world.No one can remain indifferent to this revolutionary, decentralized, digital asset nor to its blockchain technology.In fact, we’ve gone a long way ever since a Florida resident Laszlo Hanyecz made BTC’s first official commercial transaction with a real company by trading 10,000 Bitcoins for 2 pizzas at his local Papa John’s.One could now argue that Read this Term Association has announced the turnover of a key leadership role, appointing Gregory Simon as its newest president.
Mr. Simon joins the Bitcoin Association from Ribbit.me, where he served as co-founder and chief financial officer (CFO). He will be succeeding former president Bruce Fenton, who recently shifted positions to executive director at the group.
The Bitcoin Association is a fully-fledged not-for-profit group, focused on championing the role of Bitcoin via education and engagement with citizens, media and regulators.
According to Mr. Simon in a recent statement on the appointment, "I strongly believe in the potential for Bitcoin and Blockchain Blockchain Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned.) In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tampe Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned.) In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tampe Read this Term distributed ledger technology to bring greater transparency and fairness to our society beyond just currency and financial markets.”
"I turn over the reins of the Bitcoin Association to Greg with great confidence. His passion for the technology and leadership skills will result in continuing our efforts to build a strong organization and increasing membership. I'm happy to help Greg and the team on an ongoing basis personally or in my new role at the Bitcoin Foundation," added Mr. Fenton in an accompanying statement.
The Bitcoin Bitcoin While some may still be wondering what is Bitcoin, who created Bitcoin, or how does Bitcoin work, one thing is certain: Bitcoin has changed the world.No one can remain indifferent to this revolutionary, decentralized, digital asset nor to its blockchain technology.In fact, we’ve gone a long way ever since a Florida resident Laszlo Hanyecz made BTC’s first official commercial transaction with a real company by trading 10,000 Bitcoins for 2 pizzas at his local Papa John’s.One could now argue that While some may still be wondering what is Bitcoin, who created Bitcoin, or how does Bitcoin work, one thing is certain: Bitcoin has changed the world.No one can remain indifferent to this revolutionary, decentralized, digital asset nor to its blockchain technology.In fact, we’ve gone a long way ever since a Florida resident Laszlo Hanyecz made BTC’s first official commercial transaction with a real company by trading 10,000 Bitcoins for 2 pizzas at his local Papa John’s.One could now argue that Read this Term Association has announced the turnover of a key leadership role, appointing Gregory Simon as its newest president.
Mr. Simon joins the Bitcoin Association from Ribbit.me, where he served as co-founder and chief financial officer (CFO). He will be succeeding former president Bruce Fenton, who recently shifted positions to executive director at the group.
The Bitcoin Association is a fully-fledged not-for-profit group, focused on championing the role of Bitcoin via education and engagement with citizens, media and regulators.
According to Mr. Simon in a recent statement on the appointment, "I strongly believe in the potential for Bitcoin and Blockchain Blockchain Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned.) In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tampe Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned.) In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tampe Read this Term distributed ledger technology to bring greater transparency and fairness to our society beyond just currency and financial markets.”
"I turn over the reins of the Bitcoin Association to Greg with great confidence. His passion for the technology and leadership skills will result in continuing our efforts to build a strong organization and increasing membership. I'm happy to help Greg and the team on an ongoing basis personally or in my new role at the Bitcoin Foundation," added Mr. Fenton in an accompanying statement.