Jack Dorsey

• Former CEO of Twitter and a proponent of Bitcoin.
• Founder of Square (now Block), which integrates Bitcoin transactions.

Jack Dorsey, the co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, is a significant figure in the cryptocurrency space, particularly known for his advocacy of Bitcoin. Born in 1976 in St. Louis, Missouri, Dorsey’s journey into tech entrepreneurship began early. He studied at the Missouri University of Science and Technology and later transferred to New York University, where he first conceived the idea that became Twitter.

Dorsey’s foray into the world of cryptocurrency came from his belief in the potential of Bitcoin as a global currency. In 2018, his other company, Square (now known as Block), introduced Bitcoin trading on its Cash App platform, making it more accessible to the general public. His advocacy for Bitcoin is rooted in a vision where it becomes a universal currency that empowers people worldwide, especially in regions with unstable currencies.

Under Dorsey’s leadership, Square purchased $50 million worth of Bitcoin in 2020, a clear indication of his commitment to the cryptocurrency. In addition to Square’s activities, Dorsey has been actively involved in funding Bitcoin development projects, focusing on improving its scalability and efficiency.