Ross Stevens
Individuals
Founder and Executive Chairman of NYDIG, a Bitcoin financial services company. One of the most important behind-the-scenes Bitcoin advocates, enabling institutional adoption through NYDIG's custody and lending platforms.
Details
- Role
- Founder & Executive Chairman, NYDIG
- Title
- Founder & Executive Chairman
- Known For
- Institutional Bitcoin adoption via NYDIG, Bitcoin treasury advocate
- Affiliation
- NYDIG
- Notable Quote
- Bitcoin is the most significant monetary advance since the creation of coinage.
- Twitter Handle
- RossStevens
- Estimated Holdings
- Undisclosed (substantial)
- First Public Mention
- 2017
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