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Breaking Down Citi's Report Mapping the Future of Bitcoin
Today Citi released a 108-page report analyzing bitcoin and the broader crypto industry. One of the report's authors, Omid Malekan, joins us to explain the bank's research and its conclusion that bitcoin is "at a tipping point."
Could Slowing Institutional Investment Send Crypto Into Reverse?
Max Boonen, founder and director of B2C2, shares his thoughts on the future of the crypto market if U.S. monetary policy tightens or institutional investment announcements slow. “I think there is scope for a little bit of a reversal,” Boonen said.
Is Bitcoin at the 'Tipping Point' of Mainstream Adoption? Here's What Citi Says
Will the BTC scales tip towards mainstream acceptance or speculative implosion? That's the question Citi asked in a newly published report, "Bitcoin at the Tipping Point." "The Hash" panel debates.
Facebook Launches Latest Salvo Against Apple Privacy Updates
The Facebook vs. Apple saga continues, with the social media giant releasing a new advertisement targeting small business owners. “The Hash” panel discusses the impact of the Facebook vs. Apple battle and its implications for user privacy.
Why Was CoinDesk’s YouTube Channel Shut Down?
CoinDesk TV’s YouTube channel is back up after being shut down during a live broadcast of “All About Bitcoin” last week. Why was it shut down in the first place? “The Hash” panel weighs in on social media censorship and the rise of alternative streaming platforms like LBRY.
Just How Decentralized Is Binance Smart Chain? The Growing Debate
When a bunch of Ethereum developers launch a contract on the Binance Smart Chain, drama ensues. “The Hash” panel discusses the growing debate about why certain decentralized platforms could possibly be subjected to centralized forces.
Far-Right Platform Gab Hacked, Its Trove of User Data Stolen
The Distributed Denial of Secrets (DDoSecrets) group hacked far-right social media platform Gab. DDoSecrets says it will release a 70 gigabyte trove of private data to journalists, data scientists and researchers. Noble cause or exploitation?
FalconX CEO: Increasing Number of Institutions Considering Bitcoin Investments
February was awash with news of institutional investors jumping into the crypto market, but is institutional interest drying up? Raghu Yarlagadda of FalconX, a digital asset trading platform for institutional investors, shares his views on whether the trend of big corporate BTC buys will continue.
Caribbean Island of Grenada Tests Retail CBDC
The island nation of Grenada has executed the first successful retail central bank digital currency. The CBDC, called DCash, was created in a partnership between the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank and the tech firm, Bitt. Simon Chantry, Bitt CEO, joins "First Mover" to discuss DCash's test run and the implications of CBDCs for digital payments around the world.
Gary Gensler Expected to Be Confirmed by U.S. Senate Tomorrow
President Biden’s pick for SEC chairman, Gary Gensler, is expected to be confirmed during tomorrow’s U.S. Senate hearing. Gensler has a deep understanding of crypto and is widely believed to be supportive of the industry. Nik De, managing editor, Global Policy & Regulation, discusses what Gensler’s nomination could mean for the future of crypto.
