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<p>Ray Youssef, CEO of the leading peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchange Paxful, announced his departure from the company. Youssef first broke the news on Twitter on April 17, 2023, stating, &#8220;Today is my last day as CEO of @paxful. I have officially resigned. The full story shall soon be revealed. It is madness but blessings everywhere for those who put the people first. Suits can wait in line. Just wait and see.&#8221;</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Today is my last day as CEO of <a href="https://twitter.com/paxful?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@paxful</a> I have officially resigned. The full story shall soon be revealed. It is a madness but blessings everywhere for those who put the people first. Suits can wait in line. Just wait and see ❤️??✊?⚡️? <a href="https://t.co/NywV4Hioou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://t.co/NywV4Hioou</a></p>&mdash; Ray Youssef (@raypaxful) <a href="https://twitter.com/raypaxful/status/1648085088297533444?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">April 17, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>Furthermore, on April 18, 2023, Youssef, CEO, and co-founder of Paxful, further<a href="https://twitter.com/raypaxful/status/1648283151410577409" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> elaborated </a>on his resignation via Twitter.</p>



<p>He assured users that he was leaving with the platform&#8217;s operational wallet intact, their funds secure, and their Celsius accounts made whole. Youssef also expressed gratitude to the Paxful team and the company&#8217;s user community for their unwavering support and loyalty throughout his tenure.</p>



<h2 id="paxful-ceo-ray-youssef-resigns-amid-internal-struggles-and-talent-exodus">Paxful CEO Ray Youssef resigns amid internal struggles and talent exodus</h2>



<p>During Youssef&#8217;s leadership, Paxful became one of the most widely used peer-to-peer Bitcoin marketplaces, amassing over 5 million registered users across more than 100 countries. However, his decision to resign seems to have been prompted by a challenging situation, including a lawsuit from the co-founder, refusal to pay salaries, and an attempt to hold him in contempt of court. These factors likely contributed to a hostile work environment, making it difficult to effectively manage the company.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I resign as <a href="https://twitter.com/paxful?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@paxful</a> CEO with:<br><br>☑️ the wallet operational <br><br>? user funds safe and secure<br><br>? Celsius users made whole<br><br>?️ the CivKit for people to build their own <a href="https://twitter.com/paxful?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@paxful</a> <br><br>I may not be perfect but the customer ALWAYS comes first !<br><br>Thank u everyone for ur support ?? <a href="https://t.co/tK4gz87kTF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/tK4gz87kTF</a></p>&mdash; Ray Youssef (@raypaxful) <a href="https://twitter.com/raypaxful/status/1648283151410577409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">April 18, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>This turmoil also led to the departure of key talent from Paxful, a considerable setback for any organization. Despite these obstacles, a small, committed team of individuals managed to keep the platform operational. Youssef revealed that he and a few employees had been performing the work of 100 people due to the exodus of staff from the company.</p>



<h2 id="paxful-8217-s-challenges-with-the-hostile-us-regulatory-environment-and-implications-for-the-company-8217-s-future">Paxful&#8217;s challenges with the hostile US regulatory environment and implications for the company&#8217;s future</h2>



<p>In addition to internal strife, Paxful has faced a growing hostile regulatory environment in the US. Earlier this month, Youssef <a href="https://www.cryptopolitan.com/nigerian-crypto-users-alternatives-after-paxful-closure/" data-type="post" data-id="285989">announced</a> the shutdown of the Paxful marketplace, citing a mass exodus of talent and regulatory changes in the US peer-to-peer market. In a tweet, he criticized the US system as being designed to harm users and <a href="https://twitter.com/raypaxful/status/1647724783319109633?s=19" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">advised people</a> from the global South against working with any US-based financial company or those serving Americans, claiming that such institutions could not be trusted.</p>



<p>The US has garnered a reputation for its hostile regulatory approach toward crypto firms. Kraken, for instance, was fined $30 million for selling unregistered investment contracts through its staking program, and Coinbase has considered relocating some operations overseas due to the increasingly stifling environment.</p>



<p>Youssef&#8217;s resignation has sparked questions regarding Paxful&#8217;s future and the identity of the next CEO. The cryptocurrency community on Twitter has shared mixed reactions to the news, with some expressing concerns about Paxful&#8217;s future growth while others offer their best wishes to Youssef in his upcoming endeavors.</p>

Paxful CEO Ray Youssef officially steps down, says trust no financial company in the US

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