Erik Voorhees on Why ShapeShift Is Shutting Down

Name: Erik Voorhees on Why ShapeShift Is Shutting Down
Uploaded: 2021-07-15T18:48:12Z
Duration: 17 min 1020 s
Description: Erik Voorhees, ShapeShift founder and CEO, discusses why the crypto trading pioneer is transforming from a traditional equity-based VC-backed corporate entity to a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). “Regulatory friction absolutely has a part in this decision,” Voorhees said. Plus, what’s next for ShapeShift’s shareholders, employees, and customers.

Jul 15, 2021

Erik Voorhees, ShapeShift founder and CEO, discusses why the crypto trading pioneer is transforming from a traditional equity-based VC-backed corporate entity to a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO).

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