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Block.one Receives $10B to Launch Crypto Exchange Subsidiary
Peter Thiel and Mike Novogratz are among a host of big investors behind software firm Block.one’s new subsidiary that plans to launch a cryptocurrency exchange named “Bullish Global." This comes on the heels of Palantir Technologies announcing it is considering bitcoin buys. CoinDesk News Reporter Jamie Crawley unpacks the news and potential implications.
Number of Bitcoin Whale Entities Dropping
Data suggests large investors are putting bitcoin under some selling pressure. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
BTC Hitting $100K by End of Year ‘Very’ Likely, Toroso Investments CIO Says
Responding to data that reveals increasing selling pressure from bitcoin whales, Toroso Investments CIO Michael Venuto sees the glass half full, saying bitcoin reaching $100K by the end of the year is "very, very" likely. Plus, his thoughts on the likelihood of the SEC approving bitcoin ETFs this year.
FTX CEO on Tokenized Stocks; South Korean Police Officers Want Crypto
FTX CEO goes one-on-one with Forkast.News to talk about tokenized stocks and the importance of licenses to innovate the finance industry. South Korean police officers speak out against anti-crypto policy. Governments such as South Korea continue to grapple with crypto concerns, but Singapore is turning to education over regulation. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Palantir Now Accepts Bitcoin Payments, ‘Thinking’ About Treasury Investment
Peter Thiel’s software company Palantir Technologies now accepts bitcoin for payments. During its latest earnings call, CFO Dave Glazer said bitcoin on the balance sheet is “definitely on the table.” The panel of “The Hash” unpacks the news and potential implications.
Finance Giant Plaid Reportedly Paid People $500 for Their Employer Payroll Logins
According to a VICE report, fintech giant Plaid paid some people $500 for their employer payroll logins. “The Hash” panel reacts, raising the potential connections to privacy violation and hacking laws.
Thiel, Novogratz Back $10B Funding for Block.one’s New Crypto Exchange
Peter Thiel and Mike Novogratz are among the big investors behind Block.one’s new cryptocurrency exchange named “Bullish Global,” which is expected to launch in the second half of this year. “The Hash” panel discusses how the development might roll out with the recent surge of decentralized exchanges.
Merriam-Webster Auctioning an NFT of Its New Definition of an NFT
Merriam-Webster recently added the NFT (non-fungible token) definition to its dictionary and is now auctioning an NFT on the OpenSea marketplace of an animation of the definition. “The Hash” panel weighs in, speaking to the larger NFT phenomenon.
Card-Based Digital Yuan Wallet Manufacturer to Use Fingerprint ID Tech
China’s Chutian Dragon, a smarts cards manufacturer, is reportedly making a card-based wallet for the digital yuan with fingerprint identification technology. “The Hash” panel weighs in on the global direction of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), surveillance, and tracking.
You Can Soon Pay for Car Insurance With Bitcoin
There's now one more thing you will be able to buy with bitcoin: car insurance. San Francisco-based insurance startup Metromile wants to be the first to allow customers to pay with bitcoin, as well as be paid for insurance claims with bitcoin. Dan Preston of Metromile joins "First Mover" to discuss how Metromile works.
