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@JonChest

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CoFounder & CEO at Bitwage. Strategic Council for Foundation Fighting Blindness.

Miami, Florida
Joined July 2013
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@JonChest
Jonathan Chester
7 days
Since then, Bitwage has helped tens of thousands of people across almost 200 countries and processed $500M in payroll. Now, with @Paystand, we’re building the next era of global payments — faster, fairer, and programmable. To everyone who believed in this mission from day one —
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@JonChest
Jonathan Chester
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When my cofounder John Lindsay and I started @Bitwage in 2014, freelancers and remote workers were losing money and time because the system was too slow — or too stubborn — to modernize. We built Bitwage so people could finally get paid what they earned, when they earned it —
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@JonChest
Jonathan Chester
7 days
Big news: @Bitwage has been acquired by @Paystand — one of the world’s leading blockchain payment networks processing $20B+ in volume. ⚡ This isn’t just a business milestone — it’s a deeply personal one. Over ten years ago, we set out to fix something broken in how people get
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@PeteTiliakos
Pete A. Tiliakos
3 months
On the latest episode of the @HRPAYROLL2_0 podcast... @JulieFer_HR & I are joined by fintech futurist, digital money visionary, and Founder of @Bitwage, @JonChest, to the show and go deep into the world of digital money movement! https://t.co/9NBmXaHenV
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@JonChest
Jonathan Chester
4 months
Some sound analysis from Citi
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@JonChest
Jonathan Chester
4 months
#Stablecoins are heading to $3.7T market size according to US Treasury Secretary, @SecScottBessent. How is the Genius Act enabling it? It’s swapping the Wild West of Crypto with a Banking-Grade rulebook. Learn all about it here:
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bitwage.com
GENIUS Act creates the first federal framework for dollar‑backed stablecoins—unlocking clarity for issuers, investors and the wider crypto assets market.
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@JonChest
Jonathan Chester
6 months
How many pizzas will you buy with your ATH gains?
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@Bitwage
Bitwage
10 months
🤯Say hello to the new Bitwage—same service you know and love but with a complete facelift. 🚀Welcome to the next chapter! 👀Check it out and let us know what you think! #Bitwage #Rebrand #GlobalPayroll
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@JonChest
Jonathan Chester
11 months
Happy $100k! LFG.
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@JonChest
Jonathan Chester
1 year
On the cusp of $100k, @FightBlindness, one of largest non-profits funding research into cures for blindness, is now accepting #bitcoin donations. I've been volunteering for this amazing organization for about 20 years now, after my mother found out she was going blind from a
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Foundation Fighting Blindness
1 year
Today is the Foundation’s #CryptoGivingDay, Crypto for Sight! 🌟 You can now donate #crypto and help progress research driving treatments and cures for blinding diseases! 🚀❤️ Donate today: https://t.co/xqBv0GKGl0 #CryptoForSight #DonateCrypto
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@JonChest
Jonathan Chester
1 year
Happy pizza day, may your day be filled with cheesy goodness!
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@JonChest
Jonathan Chester
2 years
Happy Halving!
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@Bitwage
Bitwage
2 years
Tell us Why you Bitcoin?! We want to hear your story.
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@Bitwage
Bitwage
2 years
Introducing Bitwage's latest feature - Recurring Invoicing! Here's why you'll love it: ⏰ Time Hack: Perfect for those with consistent payments. 🔄 Seamless Matching: Invoices generated allow for even faster processing. You asked, we delivered. https://t.co/inP04GYFH3
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@Bitwage
Bitwage
2 years
.@saylor @MicroStrategy 1. The answer is YES, your employees most likely want to get a part of their compensation in Bitcoin, or at the very least have the opportunity to do so. Let's discuss how @Bitwage's service, for companies and individuals, is a true game changer. 🧵👇
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@Bitwage
Bitwage
2 years
1/6 Exciting news! @Bitwage and @vibrantwallet partner to make USD stablecoin payments seamless and zero-fee for remote workers worldwide. Get paid faster and cheaper with easy cash-out options in local currency. More: https://t.co/k9aaRvW8IS Sign up now: https://t.co/5UkT1V404o
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@luispablo
Luis Pablo
2 years
Haven't you tried @Bitwage yet? What are you waiting for? I've used it for a couple of years now and they're a-maz-ing
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@CharlieShrem
Charlie Shrem
3 years
On the latest episode of the pod, @JonChest explains why Bitcoin is such an important technology for many people across the world Major Episode Topics: ▪️@Bitwage ▪️ Bitcoin ▪️ Bitcoin’s Value Proposition ▪️ Much More 🎧: https://t.co/eccROdmVtn 📺: https://t.co/39rw9psJ4C
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@CharlieShrem
Charlie Shrem
3 years
🚨 New Podcast Episode 🚨 Today’s guest is @JonChest, Co-Founder and CEO of @Bitwage Major Episode Topics: ▪️Bitwage ▪️ Bitcoin ▪️ Bitinstant ▪️ Bitcoin’s Value Proposition ▪️ Much More 🎧: https://t.co/eccROdmVtn 📺: https://t.co/39rw9psJ4C
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@Bitwage
Bitwage
3 years
Looking to fund payroll in Japan? You might be surprised to learn just how difficult and expensive it can be to pay your international employees/freelancers/contractors through traditional banking methods. Here's a breakdown of the process and costs involved:
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