09.28.2022
Brett Harrison said he is stepping down as president of FTX US, but will remain as an advisor to the cryptocurrency firm. Harrison joined FTX US in May 2021 from Citadel Securities.
2/ I have deep gratitude for my experiences at FTX in the last year and a half:
— Brett Harrison (@BrettHarrison88) September 27, 2022
4/ writing a retail equities trading platform and building a US brokerage; acquiring LedgerX and Embed; getting to know and work with regulators and lawmakers; participating in shaping crypto policy in the US; and many more.
— Brett Harrison (@BrettHarrison88) September 27, 2022
6/ This industry is at a number of crossroads. The one that matters most to me, as a financial technologist, is the intersection of the arrival of larger market participants, and the increasing fragmentation and technological complexity of the market’s landscape.
— Brett Harrison (@BrettHarrison88) September 27, 2022
8/ I’m remaining in the industry with the goal of removing technological barriers to full participation in and maturation of global crypto markets, both centralized and decentralized.
— Brett Harrison (@BrettHarrison88) September 27, 2022
Sam Bankman-Fried, chief executive and and founder of FTX, said:
Very honored to have your new US headquarters moving to the MIA. @FTX_Official is one of the most innovative companies on the planet and you @SBF_FTX are one of the most innovative technologists. Welcome HOME! https://t.co/YPiz9RS63G
— Mayor Francis Suarez (@FrancisSuarez) September 27, 2022
Crypto exchange FTX US president Brett Harrison is stepping down and will move into an advisory role.
Founder and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried says he's still confident in the future of the firm and he has no plans to leave. He is on “Bloomberg Crypto” https://t.co/hoEUzUCW5n pic.twitter.com/nBEu7KN2Yt
— Bloomberg (@business) September 27, 2022
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