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Democratizing Access to Crypto Investing
Crypto is supposed to be a democratic form of finance but regulatory barriers and securities laws can make investment in crypto and blockchain startups difficult for many people. Kendrick Nguyen joins “First Mover” to discuss how Republic is enabling investors to engage with the crypto ecosystem in a way that is compliant with existing regulation.
Is Bitcoin Insider Trading a Cause for Concern?
The SEC and U.S. Justice Department have filed charges against an engineer for allegedly attempting to solicit non-public information about bitcoin. Nik De explains the bizarre details of this case and whether insider trading is something to be worried about in the wider crypto ecosystem. Plus, Fed Chair Jerome Powell's remarks about cash and crypto coexisting.
Will Bitcoin Be the Currency of the World? Scaramucci: 'It's Quite Possible'
Anthony Scaramucci, founder of Skybridge Capital and former White House communications director, discusses bitcoin, DeFi, NFTs and all things crypto. When asked about a BTC price prediction, he said, "I'm sticking with $100,000 because if I tell people what I really think ... they're gonna think that I'm nuts." But when asked about a much higher price point, he didn't rule that out.
Tackling the Tricky Question of How to Keep Your Crypto Funds Safe
CoinDesk Learn Editor Ollie Leech joins "All About Bitcoin" to explain the basics of crypto storage, the differences between hot and cold wallets, and their pros and cons.
Gerber Kawasaki: Deflation, Not Inflation, Is the Real Threat to the Economy
Fear of inflation is one of the biggest drivers behind bitcoin's current bull market. But is that fear unfounded? Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki, explains his views that inflation is only happening in asset values and not in the "real" economy. Hear why he believes the bigger battle is against deflation and why the long-term outlook is bright for digital assets.
Kentucky Approves Bills Incentivizing Crypto Mining
Move aside, coal miners. Could crypto miners soon be taking over Kentucky? Two proposed bills that would provide energy and tax breaks to crypto miners have received final approval from Kentucky's state legislature. "The Hash" panel weighs in on where this fits into the state vs. federal crypto debate.
Google’s New Privacy Push Is Drawing Scrutiny From the Feds
Google’s plan to block third-party cookies and replace them with a group profiling system has reportedly drawn the attention of federal authorities because of antitrust concerns. “The Hash” panel discusses Google’s privacy push and what comes after cookies.
Thailand Central Bank Warns Against Baht-Backed Stablecoins
Thailand’s central bank has deemed any use of THT, a baht-denominated stablecoin, to be illegal. “The Hash” panel discusses where this fits into the trend of governments attempting to ban crypto, and what the future holds for stablecoin regulations.
Pseudononymous Buyer of $69M Beeple NFT Reveals His Identity
Vignesh Sundaresan, CEO of Portkey Technologies, revealed he is MetaKovan, the pseudonymous buyer of the $69 million Beeple NFT. "The Hash" panel digs into Sundaresan's background as an entrepreneur and his motivation for unmasking his identity.
What Fireblocks’ New Funding Raise Says About the Outlook for Crypto Custody
Fireblocks, a provider of crypto custody infrastructure for major crypto lending institutions, has raised $133M in a Series C funding round. One of the leading investors was BNYMellon, signaling a partnership between Fireblocks and more mainstream banks.
