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NYSE Owner is Buying Bitcoin at Cheap Prices Ahead of Bakkt Launch

Published: October 5, 2020 UTC: 12:16 PM. May 3, 2019 UTC: 7:48 AM.

By CCN.com: The bitcoin bear market of 2018 was a disaster for most crypto fans, but it was a boon for the highly-anticipated cryptocurrency trading platform Bakkt. That’s the opinion of NYSE chairman Jeffrey Sprecher, the CEO of Bakkt’s parent company, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). Sprecher’s ICE — along with Microsoft, Starbucks, and BCG — is … Read more

‘Unequivocal Yes’: NYSE Chair Says Bitcoin and Crypto Are Here To Stay

Published: September 23, 2020 UTC: 12:12 PM. November 29, 2018 UTC: 2:50 PM.

Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are here to stay despite the current bear market, says Jeff Sprecher, chairman of the New York Stock Exchange and CEO of its parent company, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). When asked about the plunging crypto market values, Sprecher said as an exchange operator, it’s not his place to opine about prices. However, he’s confident … Read more