Cypherpunk Holdings Inc. (CSE: HODL) (OTC Pink: CYFRF) (“Cypherpunk” or the “Company”), a sector leader in cryptocurrency, privacy, and cryptography-focused investments, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Guoga as interim President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective August 25, 2022.
Tony Guoga, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer, is a renowned investor, businessperson, high-stakes poker player, and former member of the European Parliament. His notable achievements include being named one of Politico Magazine’s 28 people who are shaping, shaking, and stirring Europe in 2016. In 2018, Tony founded the Blockchain Centre in Vilnius, Lithuania. Additionally, he gained fame as a cable TV star in the USA by winning millions of dollars in high-stakes poker games. Tony resides in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Jeffrey Gao has stepped down as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Tony Guoga, the interim Chief Executive Officer, commented: “The Company thanks Mr. Gao for his contributions and we wish him every success in his future endeavours.”
About Cypherpunk Holdings Inc.:
Cypherpunk Holdings was established to invest in currencies, companies, technologies, and protocols that enhance or protect privacy. Its strategy focuses on making targeted investments in businesses and assets with strong privacy attributes, often within the blockchain ecosystem, including select cryptocurrencies. Current equity investments include Samourai Wallet, Wasabi Wallet, Chia, NGRAVE, and GOAT.
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Officer/Director Contact:
Antanas Guoga
Interim Chief Executive Officer
tony@cypherpunkholdings.com
Office: 1-416-599-8547
Investor Relations Contact:
Veronika Oswald
Investor Relations
veronika@cypherpunkholdings.com
Office: 1-647-946-1300