CRYPTO INSIDER: JPMorgan's head of blockchain departs
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Amber Baldet, the face of JPMorgan's efforts in blockchain technology, is leaving the bank to start her own venture, the bank said Monday. Baldet has been a tour de force among Wall Street's blockchain circles - and we'll be sure to let you know about her new venture as soon as we find out.
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