Anonymous ID: 7e22e3 Dec. 4, 2020, 1:58 a.m. No.11899561   🗄️.is đź”—kun   >>9613

https://www.diem.com/en-us/updates/diem-association/

 

Washington, D.C. – The Libra Association announces the adoption of a new name and the recruitment of key executives, reinforcing its organizational independence. Now transitioning to the name “Diem”, which denotes a new day for the project, the Diem Association will continue to pursue a mission of building a safe, secure and compliant payment system that empowers people and businesses around the world.

 

The Association has been focused on ensuring that the project is designed to meet regulatory expectations, consistent with the Association’s guiding principles of innovation, inclusion, and integrity. “The Diem project will provide a simple platform for fintech innovation to thrive and enable consumers and businesses to conduct instantaneous, low-cost, highly secure transactions,” said Stuart Levey, the Diem Association’s CEO. “We are committed to doing so in a way that promotes financial inclusion – expanding access to those who need it most, and simultaneously protecting the integrity of the financial system by deterring and detecting illicit conduct. We are excited to introduce Diem – a new name that signals the project’s growing maturity and independence.”

Anonymous ID: 7e22e3 Dec. 4, 2020, 2:26 a.m. No.11899646   🗄️.is đź”—kun

https://www.diem.com/en-us/association/#board_of_directors

 

Wences Casares

CEO of Xapo

Wences is a technology and finance entrepreneur who believes that cryptocurrencies could revolutionize the world.

 

Matthew Davie

CSO of Kiva Microfunds

With a career focused on furthering financial inclusion, Matthew leverages emerging technologies for vulnerable populations around the world.

 

Patrick Ellis

General Counsel of PayU

Patrick has worked predominantly in the banking and finance sector, with deep experience in fintech, payments, and their potential to build a world without financial borders.

 

Katie Haun

General Partner of Andreessen Horowitz

An expert on the intersection of technology and regulation, Katie advances responsible innovation, helping crypto projects and regulators take a forward-looking approach.

 

David Marcus

Head of Novi

David is a lifelong entrepreneur who believes blockchain technology will create better and more accessible financial services that work for everyone.

 

Technical Steering Committee

Appointed by the Council, the Technical Steering Committee (TSC) is comprised of representatives from seven Member organizations, tasked with overseeing and coordinating the technical design and development of the Diem network.

 

George Cabrera III

Diem Core Product Lead of Novi

As Novi’s most senior Technical Product Manager and the product lead for the Diem testnet, George brings a broad and deep understanding of the Diem Blockchain to his role in governance.

 

Nick Grossman

Partner of Union Square Ventures

Nick brings extensive experience leading and advising technology startups in areas like fintech and blockchain to governance of the Diem project.

 

Joe Lallouz

CEO and Founder of Bison Trails

One of the world’s experts on blockchain scalability, security, and decentralization, Joe is committed to democratizing access to blockchain networks.

 

John S Lee

Innovation Engineer of Shopify

John’s experience in leading blockchain development efforts, and standard development, provides a unique perspective steering the consensus-building within the Diem Tech stack.

 

Diogo Monica

Co-Founder and President of Anchorage

With deep expertise in software security, Diogo’s stewardship helps ensure that the Diem Blockchain design is based on the best of modern security engineering.

 

Ric Shreves

Director of Emerging Technology of Mercy Corps

Ric’s focus is exploring the potential of distributed ledgers and digital payment systems as innovations for humanitarian aid and development.

 

Anand Subbarayan

Director of Product of Lyft

Anand is a technology and business leader who is passionate about financial empowerment and brings deep expertise in building payments and commerce solutions for consumers, small businesses, and merchants.