William 'Bill' Zielke | Source | Chief Revenue and Chief Marketing Officer at BitPay

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William 'Bill' Zielke

Chief Revenue and Chief Marketing Officer at BitPay
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Bill is an accomplished executive with a proven track record of launching new and disruptive payment and fintech products to reach millions of consumers. His experience includes more than 25 years at leading financial technology companies BitPay, Ingo Money, Forter, eBay, PayPal, BillMeLater, and CheckFree. Prior to BitPay, Bill led the go-to-market strategy and plans for Ingo Money's push payment offering and Forter’s SAAS-based fraud prevention service. Prior, Bill was Head of eBay Motors, responsible for sales, integration, account management, and sales operations for the companies eBay Motors business unit.

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  • BitPay
    Chief Revenue and Chief Marketing Officer
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  • U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: A Game-Changer for Economic Innovation?
    Bill suggests that leveraging the U.S.'s 200,000+ bitcoins as a strategic reserve could diversify national assets and combat inflation. This move may signal a commitment to the digital economy, encouraging broader crypto adoption. By utilizing blockchain technology, the U.S. could enhance payment systems, benefiting consumers and inspiring other governments.
  • Trump's Bitcoin Reserve: A Game-Changer for the 2025 Economy?
    Bill suggests Trump's strategic Bitcoin reserve could diversify national assets, combat inflation, and boost crypto adoption. With over 200,000 bitcoins, the US could lead in digital economy innovation, enhancing payment systems and setting a global standard.
  • Trump's Crypto Policies: A New Era for Bitcoin and Blockchain?
    Bill highlights Trump's proposed crypto policies, including making the U.S. a Bitcoin mining leader and establishing a Bitcoin reserve. "Removing SEC Chair Gary Gensler could ease regulatory tensions," he notes. Changes to capital gains taxes may boost crypto adoption. Influential figures like RFK Jr. and Elon Musk could shape policy. The market's positive reaction, dubbed the “Trump Pump,” suggests optimism for crypto's future.
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  • On a macroeconomic level, inflation is nowhere near its end, and with the recent Fed rate hike, investors continue to express caution. Bitcoin, in particular, is emerging as a hedge against inflation and the growing banking uncertainty, so we’re seeing an increase in its price partly due to investors seeking protection. I think we’ll continue to see crypto reinsert itself into the conversation as the markets search for stability. The market backdrop right now presents an opportunity for crypto to reclaim its moment on center stage amid so much volatility.

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