- December 25, 2021
- Posted by: Bastion team
- Category: World News
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When Blockchain.com was looking for a new home for its U.S. headquarters, it decided to leave New York and move to downtown Miami.
“New York is a great city,” says Peter Smith, the cryptocurrency company’s co-founder and CEO. “But Miami was an easy choice for us.”
Miami’s vibrant nightlife and warmer weather were certainly a draw, but according to Smith, the decision ultimately came down to the city being better aligned with his company’s goals.
“It’s the gateway to Latin America,” he says. “It’s on the East Coast time zone. And more importantly, it’s probably the most excited city in the world…