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Grayscale Chief Legal Officer on Launching Lawsuit Against SEC
Craig Salm of Grayscale Investments explains why the firm is seeking legal action against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission following the rejection of their bitcoin spot ETF application. Salm discusses the benefits a BTC spot ETF product can provide to investors and what makes it different from a futures ETF.
Are Blockchains Truly Decentralized?
Software security research company Trail of Bits CEO Dan Guido discusses a recent study his firm conducted for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The report investigates the unintended centralities in blockchains. Guido points out that countries have ability to compromise validators’ internet connectivity, which poses potential threats to blockchain ecosystems.
Bitcoin Falls to Last Week’s Support Level
Bitcoin dipped below the $20,000 mark as the S&P 500 fell more than 20% from its December 2021 peak, indicating bear markets in both crypto and traditional finance. Crypto research firm FundStrat said BTC could weaken down to test June lows below $18,000 and potentially below $13,000.
Bitcoin Hovers Around $20K Level
TheoTrade co-founder Don Kaufman shares his bitcoin price analysis, noting that despite a decline in trading volume amid the bear market, bitcoin is still holding onto the $20,000 level, saying it’s “the bright side of the bearishness.” Plus, a discussion about DeFi regulation and MicroStrategy’s recent $10 million BTC purchase.
Two Compass Mining Execs Resign Amid ‘Setbacks and Disappointments’
Compass Mining (CMP) CEO Whit Gibbs and Chief Financial Officer Jodie Fisher have resigned as the company’s board aims to restructure amid recent “setbacks” following the loss of a facility in Maine.
Citi Flags Crypto-Backed Real Estate Mortgages Amid Market Crash
Banking giant Citigroup recently commented on cryptocurrency-backed mortgages and the rise of metaverse real estate amid a pullback in the crypto markets. “The Hash” group discusses the tax implications of crypto-adjacent mortgages and the future of metaverse land sales.
How DAOs Could Be the Future of Work
“The Hash” group dives into a conversation about how decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) can change the way companies and their employees operate. The panel touches on the increased transparency and sense of community that DAOs can provide, while addressing the current legal and operational hurdles.
THORChain Exec on Bridging the Gap Among Blockchains
THORChain Technical Lead Chad Barraford discusses the network's recent mainnet launch on seven different networks, explaining its interoperability functions. Barraford addresses securities concerns following attacks on their testnet and the difference between blockchain bridges and multichain systems.
Bitcoin Jesus Denies Default; Celsius Fight Back Planned
Roger Ver denies defaulting on $47 million CoinFLEX loan. Crypto educator Bitboy Crypto plans Celsius investor fight back. Wall Street takes advantage of crypto fire sale. U.S. Treasury says prioritize sanctioning North Korea for crypto hacking. Axie Infinity’s Ronin Bridge up and running after months of repairs. HTC launches metaverse phone with Ethereum, Polygon support. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Three Arrows Capital Ordered to Liquidate After Defaulting on $670M Loan
BTIG Managing Director & Head of Digital Assets Research Mark Palmer discusses the current liquidity rout across the crypto sector as crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital defaults on a $670 million loan from Voyager Digital. Plus, Palmer discusses the need for increased transparency on centralized crypto lending platforms and pressures facing the overall digital asset space during the market downturn.
