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We're in a Strong Risk-Off Environment: 21.co CEO
"While a lot of people have moved on to a very risk off environment ... we've been comforted internally by the plateauing of the bitcoin price within a specific band," 21.co co-founder and CEO Hany Rashwan said. He explains how interest rate hikes by global central banks could have an impact on the crypto markets.
Bitcoin Outlook Ahead of Global Central Bank Rate Decisions
The U.S. Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank and the Bank of England will set interest rates this week, while U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen believes inflation will fall considerably next year. 21.co co-founder and CEO Hany Rashwan discusses his outlook for the crypto markets and the impact of macro trends.
US Prosecutors Mull Charging Binance on Possible Money Laundering Violations: Reuters
Reuters reports that some U.S. prosecutors are considering charging crypto exchange Binance and its executives for possible money laundering and sanctions violations. Binance tweeted in response to the article, "Reuters has it wrong again." Meanwhile, FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried is set to speak before lawmakers this week. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details.
NFTs a Safe Haven?
Could the digital art market be maturing into a safe place to invest? That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
What to Expect From Coindesk’s 'Crypto 2023' Theme Week
CoinDesk Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin introduces the upcoming "Crypto 2023" theme week at CoinDesk with a focus on what is going to happen in the crypto industry in the coming year.
Bitcoin Steady at $17K Ahead of Fed Decision; The Lightning Network's Potential Privacy Upgrade
CoinDesk Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun weighs in on bitcoin's stagnant price action in December, along with news of Sen. Cynthia Lummis calling ether a security. Plus, CoinDesk Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin discusses how protocol-based solutions like BOLT-12 could improve privacy for Bitcoin's Lightning Network.
Why Investors' Expectations for Bitcoin Price Turbulence Drifted Lower This Year
"All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day, comparing bitcoin's implied volatility with the dollar index, WTI crude, swaps and the S&P 500 going back to September 2021. Bitcoin's implied volatility has drifted lower this year despite the collapse of several crypto industry leaders, including Terra, FTX and BlockFi.
SBF's Alameda Research Secretly Funded Crypto Media Site 'The Block'; Crypto Contagion Concerns
Crypto media site The Block was secretly funded over the last two years by Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research, The Block confirmed on Friday. Bernstein reacted to Genesis’ extended withdrawal freeze, saying that saving Grayscale would cost a fortune for Digital Currency Group (DCG), which owns Genesis Trading, Grayscale and CoinDesk. Plus, details on Coinbase asking users to switch USDT for USDC and Bankman-Fried agreeing to testify before U.S. House Financial Committee.
Amber Group Reportedly Ditches Sponsorship Deal With Chelsea FC Amid Massive Layoffs
Bloomberg reports that Singapore-based cryptocurrency trading firm Amber Group is terminating a $25 million sponsorship deal with football club Chelsea F.C. as the firm is laying off around 300 people. "The Hash" panel discusses the what this means for exchanges and firms navigating the chill of crypto winter.
Coinbase Waves Conversion Fees for Global Users to Switch USDT for USDC
Coinbase is waiving the conversion fees for users that wish to switch to a "trusted stablecoin" in a new campaign that highlights the quality of reserves that back Circle-owned USD Coin (USDC). "The Hash" panel discusses the potential reasons behind Coinbase's move.
