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💻 Big Tech devs jumping ship for Bitcoin
and PNC’s big power move
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💻 Big Tech devs jumping ship for Bitcoin
🏦 PNC’s bold hire from BlackRock
🎤 What fintech OGs are saying behind the scenes
Source : Decrypt
Former big tech peeps from Apple, Google & Cash App are ditching comfy jobs to build new tools on Bitcoin rails.
🚨 Breaking News:
A wave of engineers are saying “bye” to Silicon Valley perks and going all in on Bitcoin to build Web3 apps.
⚡Wire Simplified –
Top devs from Big Tech are building startups on Bitcoin.
These aren’t just crypto bros—they’re real product people.
Projects include payments, messaging, and identity tools.
They’re choosing Bitcoin’s simplicity and decentralization over flashy VC-backed chains.
Their goal? Bring Bitcoin into daily life, not just HODLing.
✔️Straight to the Point:
This ain't just hype—tech elites betting on Bitcoin infra could make it way more usable than just digital gold. 👀
💼 Would you leave a Big Tech job to build on-chain? |
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Source : Bloomberg
PNC Bank just hired Mark Wiedman, a seasoned exec from BlackRock, as their new president to boost growth and strategy.
🚨 Breaking News:
PNC is bringing in heavy-hitter Mark Wiedman to shake things up, likely aiming for aggressive expansion and modernization plays.
⚡Wire Simplified –
Wiedman spent two decades at BlackRock, leading major strategy roles.
He’ll now be second-in-command at PNC.
CEO Bill Demchak said this is about long-term growth.
Some insiders see this as a signal for bigger ambitions.
Job market in banks is shaky—but top talent’s still moving up.
✔️Straight to the Point:
Wiedman’s move could mean PNC is gearing up for big changes—either expansion, innovation, or just flexing on rivals.
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3:35 AM • Apr 14, 2025
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— Paul Graham (@paulg)
3:58 PM • Apr 13, 2025
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