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The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has formalized a new leadership structure for its privacy program, elevating privacy from a set of parallel initiatives to a coordinated “Privacy @ EF” cluster that is explicitly organized around real-world use cases and deployability. Ethereum Makes Privacy A Priority In an October 1 post titled “Privacy Cluster Leadership Announcement,” EF […]

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The post Ripple’s Tech Chief Transitions to Board Role After 13 Years appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Lawrence Jengar Oct 01, 2025 08:39 A seismic shift is underway at one of cryptocurrency’s most influential companies as Ripple Labs’ Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz announced his … A seismic shift is underway at one of cryptocurrency’s most influential companies as Ripple Labs’ Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz announced his departure from daily operations, marking the end of an era for the payments giant that has battled regulators and revolutionized cross-border transactions. Schwartz, the mastermind behind the XRP Ledger’s architecture, revealed on September 30 that he will step down from his executive role by year-end after 13 transformative years with the company. The move sends ripples through the digital asset ecosystem, where Schwartz has been revered as one of the original architects of what would become the world’s fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Strategic Transition Amid Growth Phase The timing of Schwartz’s transition appears carefully orchestrated as Ripple emerges from its lengthy legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Rather than a complete departure, the veteran technologist will assume the newly created role of CTO Emeritus while joining Ripple’s board of directors, ensuring strategic continuity during a critical growth phase. “This represents a natural evolution for someone who has given so much to this industry,” said Marcus Chen, senior blockchain analyst at Digital Asset Research. “Schwartz isn’t abandoning ship—he’s positioning himself to guide Ripple’s long-term vision while creating space for the next generation of leaders.” Dennis Jarosch, Ripple’s senior vice president of engineering, will assume technical leadership responsibilities, according to industry sources familiar with the transition. The handover reflects Ripple’s confidence in its institutional depth and technical capabilities as it expands its global payments network. Personal Motivations Drive Decision In his announcement, Schwartz cited family commitments and a desire to…