“The Hash” team discusses today’s hot topics including how Juno project accidentally transfers $36 million in seized funds to inaccessible wallet address and the expansion of the U.S. sanction list targeting North Korea.
The total value locked in Avalanche's DeFi ecosystem has swelled to $1.8 billion in the last month. Here's why.
Crypto-savvy DJ Justin “3LAU” Blau has raised $16 million to launch a music investments platform that aims to give listeners a piece of the wealth generated by songs. The music tokenization platform, Royal, slices up song royalty rights into crypto tokens anyone can buy and trade. “The Hash” squad discusses the latest potential disruption to […]
An exploration of the history of global supply chains provides insight into just how fast – or slow – the return to normal may be.
OnlyFans' decision (now reversed) to ban porn reveals the arbitrary power of banks to delist products they don't like.
Chapman will connect banks to Anchorage’s trading, custody and lending products.
Hoping to benefit from the success of the blockchain game, merchants in the Philippines are now accepting Axie's Smooth Love Potion (SLP) token.
Has bitcoin (BTC) hit bottom yet? "First Mover" dives into the crypto markets with Wave Financial Managing Director Nauman Sheikh. Douglas Rushkoff, author of "Survival of the Richest: Escape Fantasies of the Tech Billionaires" shares insights into why tech billionaires seem obsessed with survival plans. Plus, it's Education Week! CoinDesk ranks the best universities for blockchain.
Interpol has issued a red notice for Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon, according to Bloomberg. Plus, Disney's interest in the crypto sector appears to be growing, as the entertainment giant posts a job listing looking for an "experienced corporate attorney to work on transactions involving emerging technologies, including NFTs."
It's been a choppy week of trading for bitcoin (BTC), as the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates again. "All About Bitcoin's" week-in-review panel looks at the news affecting bitcoin markets and the outlook for the biggest cryptocurrency by market cap. Plus, new and improved ways to earn bitcoin.
Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network appears to be considering a plan to turn its debt into crypto “IOU” (“I Owe You”) tokens. Plus, what Compute North's bankruptcy filing means for giants like Marathon Digital, as a BTIG analyst downgrades the stock from buy to neutral.
With the midterm elections around the corner, Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad joins "First Mover" to discuss why the crypto exchange wants to let U.S. users track how crypto-friendly their local politicians are through its app. Mark Connors, head of research at 3IQ joins the markets discussion. Plus, Anne Fauvre-Willis of NFT marketplace OpenSea.
Two areas of the eastern United States are getting into digital currency in two different ways. In Massachusetts' Berkshire region there's an effort to keep wealth local by using their own currency called "BerkShares." Humanity Cash CEO Fennie Wang and Berkshire Food Co-op President Phyllis Webb explain how it works. Further south, Tampa is following Miami as Florida’s next destination for crypto businesses. CoinFlip Chief Technical Officer Rory Herriman and Florida Blockchain Task Force Member Jason Holloway explain why there are growing opportunities in the region.
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading mostly flat around $19,000 despite central bankers around the globe hiking interest rates by larger-than-expected margins following the Federal Reserve's latest move on Wednesday. Plus, a conversation with White Rock Management CEO Andy Long about the state of mining as the price of bitcoin has declined roughly 60% this year.
"The Hash" hosts discuss JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon's latest comments slamming crypto tokens during the banking executive's congressional testimony on Wednesday. Plus, a closer look at why banks in Lebanon are closing their doors for the foreseeable future.
"First Mover" breaks down the latest crypto market action following the Federal Reserve's latest 75-basis-point interest rate hike. Plus, Helium community members have voted to move the decentralized WiFi network from its blockchain, officially known as HIP 70, to the Solana blockchain.
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 75 basis points, marking the third consecutive time this year that central bankers decided for a hike of that magnitude. Plus, new developments at Kraken as CEO Jesse Powell plans to step down.
"The Hash" hosts discuss the Cardano hard fork expected to take place on Thursday, Sept. 22. Plus, a closer look at the Central Bank of Iran's plans to start a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot soon.
All eyes are on the U.S. Federal Reserve as investors brace for another expected interest rate hike. Joining "First Mover" to discuss the central bank's policy meeting and his crypto markets outlook is Ben Emons of Global Macro Strategy. Also, the Blockchain Foundation's Cleve Mesidor weighs in on crypto regulation, and Zappos founder and Golden State Warriors co-owner Nick Swinmurn talks about his new NFT-based prediction game, Play Hellebore.
Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering below a key psychological level of $20,000 as the Federal Reserve gears up to announce its latest decision on interest rates Wednesday. Plus, a closer look at a new report on Bitcoin transaction fees from Riot and Blockware Solutions.
NFTs have become ubiquitous, but they are a lot more than just a picture. They are a way to prove provenance, secure authenticity and a whole lot more. Artifact Labs, which originated within the realms of one of Hong Kong’s oldest newspapers SCMP, is using NFTs to preserve Asia’s historic moments. Find out the challenges they’ve faced along the way as well as their thoughts on the Chinese NFT landscape, what the missing pieces are in the crypto regulatory puzzle and what can be done better.
Cryptocurrency market maker Wintermute has lost $160 million in a hack relating to its decentralized finance (DeFi) operation, according to a tweet from the company's founder and CEO Evgeny Gaevoy. Plus, a new SEC filing reveals MicroStrategy bought 301 bitcoins (BTC) between Aug. 2 and Sept. 19 for about $6 million.
Institutional interest in crypto is in the spotlight following a series of announcements regarding new crypto services from Nasdaq, Charles Schwab, Citadel Securities and Fidelity Digital Assets. EDX Markets CEO Jamil Nazarali, who will head up an exchange to service institutional clients, joins "First Mover" to discuss the developments. Other guests include Bruno Ramos de Sousa of Hashdex and Celo co-founder Marek Olszewski.
