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Kevin O’Leary: US Regulators Unlikely to Approve Bitcoin ETF; Excited About NFTs, DeFi
“Shark Tank” star, entrepreneur, and O’Shares chairman Kevin O’Leary joins “All About Bitcoin” live from the 2021 SALT Conference in New York to discuss why he’s “more excited about NFTs than anything else.”
Deadmau5 on COVID’s Potential Impact on Musicians, NFTs
Some struggling musicians are turning to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to seek alternative sources of revenue since the COVID pandemic hit early last year. Legendary electronic music producer deadmau5 discusses how he has been impacted by the pandemic and why he continues to engage with crypto and embrace NFTs. “It’s like replacing money,” he said.
Deadmau5 on Crypto: It’s About the Tech
Deadmau5, iconic electronic musician and co-founder of gaming venture PIXELYNX, discusses what attracted him to the world of crypto, digging into the technical aspects of blockchain. Plus, his take on the booming non-fungible token (NFT) market following the launch of his second NFT collection ‘deadmau5: Series 2 Card Collection.’
Litecoin Spikes Almost 20% From Fake Walmart Press Release
Litecoin's price surged nearly 20% Monday after a fake press release stated Walmart would begin accepting the cryptocurrency as payment. LTC quickly fell back to previous levels once it was revealed the announcement was a hoax. "The Hash" panel digs into the implications for the rapid ascent and descent or "pump and dump," and the impact of "adversarial media environment" on the crypto community.
South Korea’s Registration Deadline for Crypto Exchanges Could Erase $2.6B in Assets
Around $2.6 billion worth of digital assets could be wiped out when South Korea’s deadline for crypto exchange registration rolls around on Sept. 24, suggesting a majority of Korean crypto exchanges could shut down later this month.
Coinbase to Sell $1.5B of 7-Year, 10-Year Debt
Crypto exchange Coinbase announced it plans to sell $1.5 billion of debt through a private offering. The firm said the notes will become due in 2028 and 2031, and the funds will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include acquisitions.
Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital Launches NFT Platform at SALT 2021
Anthony Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital is launching NFT platform Flatter at his SALT conference in New York Tuesday. The first bundle to be sold on Flatter will be 140 bottles of “rare whiskey” decorated with a portrait of "The Mooch" himself. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest hedge fund investing firm tapping into NFT technology as the digital collectibles market continues to thrive.
E-CNY Problems to Be Solved, China Sees Warning Over NFT Hype
People’s Bank of China outlines e-CNY problems to be solved. China opinion piece voices warning over NFT hype. Solana competitors on the rise. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Why is Bitcoin Pulling Back?
Osprey Funds founder and CEO Greg King analyzes the crypto markets and his outlook as bitcoin continues to fade after last week’s sell-off from the $52,000 resistance level, and the upside appears to be limited given signs of slowing momentum.
What to Expect From Tuesday’s Senate Banking Committee Hearing
The Senate Banking Committee is holding its oversight hearing of the SEC Tuesday, with Chair Gary Gensler testifying as the sole SEC Commissioner to do so. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the specifications and potential outcomes. Plus, his take on tapering ahead of Tuesday’s updated inflation numbers.
