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Fintech Cooling Ahead?
A report warns over consolidation, but sees some bright spots for blockchain and Web3 sector. Will there be light at the end of the tunnel for Bitcoin? That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Legal Firm Roche Freedman Removed From Class Action Against Tether, Bitfinex: Report
Law firm Roche Freedman was removed from representing the plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against crypto exchange Bitfinex and stablecoin issuer Tether, which accused them of market manipulation, according to a Bloomberg report. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the details and why a judge referred to what Roche Freedman did as "stupid."
Stablecorp CEO on Reducing Cross-Border Payment Friction
Stablecorp CEO Alex McDougall shares a preview of I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk taking place Oct. 18-19 in New York City, where he will be speaking about his vision to reduce cross-border payment friction, and the state of trade finance.
Bitcoin Back Above $19K, Recovering After Hot Inflation Report
Bitcoin (BTC) rebounds to $19,700, paring losses after Thursday’s short squeeze triggered by the hot inflation data. Injective Labs CEO and co-founder Eric Chen joins "First Mover" to discuss his crypto outlook and whether the rally could last. Plus, insights on October being the worst month for crypto hacks.
WisdomTree Exec 'Not Surprised' by SEC's Spot Bitcoin ETF Rejection
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejected WisdomTree's application for a spot bitcoin ETF this week. WisdomTree Head of Digital Assets Will Peck discusses why he's "not surprised" by the SEC's decision and the outlook for ETFs. Plus, his take on Grayscale calling its spot bitcoin ETF rejection "arbitrary, capricious and discriminatory."
Could Switzerland Become a Global Crypto Leader?
21.co CEO and co-founder Hany Rashwan joins “Community Crypto” along with Home of Blockchain.swiss President Alexander Brunner to share insights into Switzerland’s pro-crypto regulatory landscape and how the country is embracing digital innovation.
Texas Blockchain Council Exec: ‘Embarrassing’ to See Senators Concerned Over Bitcoin Mining’s Energy Use in Texas
A group of seven Democratic lawmakers in Washington, D.C., led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) are looking into the energy usage and carbon emissions of the bitcoin mining industry in Texas as well as the impact on the grid and local consumers. Texas Blockchain Council's Director of Bitcoin Analytics Steve Kinard weighs in.
Bitcoin Back Above $19K After Plunge Triggered by Rising Inflation
Bitcoin (BTC) bounced back above $19K, regaining some momentum after the hotter-than-expected CPI report triggered a plunge in the token’s price. Digital Asset Research CEO Doug Schwenk discusses the possibility of a Fed pivot and his crypto outlook amid recession concerns.
Bitcoin in Turmoil Following Hot Inflation Data
Thursday's CPI report indicates U.S. inflation rose to a 40-year high in September amid the Fed's consecutive interest rate hikes. The hot inflation data left bitcoin (BTC) in turbulence. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Yellen Stresses Importance of Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets; Tether Cuts Commercial Paper Holdings to Zero
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen reiterated the importance of building a regulatory framework for digital assets. Stablecoin issuer Tether reduced its commercial paper holdings to zero and replaced them with U.S. Treasury bills. Bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital's executives have included sweeping legal immunity for themselves in the proposed agreement for their assets to be sold to FTX.US for $1.4 billion.
