Calvin Ayre

Calvin Ayre was born on May 25, 1961, and raised on a pig farm in Canada. He later pursued higher education, attending the University of Waterloo, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in General Science.

Career in Online Gambling

Ayre became a pioneer in the online gambling industry, founding the Bodog brand in 2000. Under his leadership, Bodog grew into a global digital entertainment powerhouse. His success in the industry was highlighted when he appeared on the cover of Forbes’ 2006 Billionaires issue.

The Ayre Group

After stepping back from Bodog’s gambling operations, Ayre launched the Ayre Group. This conglomerate focuses on venture capital, real estate, media, resort development, and Bitcoin. Ayre Media includes the gambling news site CalvinAyre.com and the crypto-focused CoinGeek.com.

Advocacy for Bitcoin SV

Following the 2018 hard fork of the Bitcoin network, Ayre became a staunch advocate for Bitcoin SV (BSV), which he claims is the only cryptocurrency capable of realizing the vision of Bitcoin’s founder, Satoshi Nakamoto. He launched the CoinGeek-branded mining pool, which exclusively mines BSV and is a founding member of the Bitcoin Association. Ayre also hosts CoinGeek Conferences, bringing together notable figures in the cryptocurrency sector.

Philanthropy and Recognition

Ayre currently resides in Antigua, where he oversees the Calvin Ayre Foundation, his charitable arm. In 2018, he was named Philanthropist of the Year by the Antiguan Halo Foundation at its annual Wings of Charity event. In 2017, Ayre was appointed a special economic envoy for Antigua and Barbuda, advising the government on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology implementation.

Calvin Ayre’s transition from online gambling mogul to cryptocurrency advocate highlights his diverse entrepreneurial ventures and commitment to advancing blockchain technology.

• Bitcoin SV Advocate
• Ayre Group Founder
• CoinGeek Founder