Overstock’s commitment to cryptocurrencies is unfailing despite CEO Byrne’s exit

Overstock has confirmed that its commitment to cryptocurrencies remains undeterred even after its pro-cryptocurrency CEO, Patrick Byrne, chose to end his close to two-decade-old association with the American online retailer. The world’s first retail giant to accept Bitcoin in payments, announced on Aug 22, that Byrne would step down from his position as CEO in the wake of his alleged involvement with the FBI. In his resignation letter, the Overstock founder stated that his association with Russian foreign agent, Maria Butina, and participation in federal investigations has made him incapable of efficiently leading Overstock. Few days before his resignation, on Aug