Executive Director of Bitcoin Alliance of Canada Resigns, to Continue Support in Advisory Capacity

Anthony Di Iorio, executive director of 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 Alliance of Canada, has stepped down from his position. He stated the rationale for his decision on Twitter:

Shifting more focus towards business and family, I am officially resigning as ED & Board of @bitcoinalliance. Thanks for all your support. — Anthony Di Iorio (@diiorioanthony) December 25, 2014

The alliance seeks to raise awareness of Bitcoin in the country and promote its advance. During his tenure, Di Iorio organized Canada's first Bitcoin conference and represented the alliance at several international conferences. He founded both the alliance as well as the Toronto Bitcoin Meetup. He will continue to support the organization in an advisory capacity.

Kyle Kemper, an existing board member of the alliance, will replace Di Iorio as executive director on an interim basis. His multidisciplinary background includes contributions to the Bitcoin Strategy Group and CAVIRTEX. He said that the alliance will try to maximize the opportunity presented by a dynamically evolving Bitcoin ecosystem.