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How THNDR Games Is Bring Play-to-Earn to Bitcoin
THNDR Games CEO & Co-founder Desiree Dickerson discusses building play-to-earn games like SATSSS and Thunder Bay on the Bitcoin blockchain using the layer 2 Lightning Network. Dickerson explains the emphasis on mobile gaming for mass adoption and why the company has seen sizable popularity in Central and South American markets.
What Orion Buying Redtail Means for Crypto
Orion Advisor Solutions has announced plans to buy Redtail Technology, a CRM system highly used by finance advisors. “The Hash” group discusses Redtail CEO Brian McLaughlin’s outspoken interest in crypto and the significance of this acquisition for cryptocurrency’s integration into traditional finance.
What Orion Buying Redtail Means for Crypto
Orion Advisor Solutions has announced plans to buy Redtail Technology, a CRM system highly used by finance advisors. “The Hash” group discusses Redtail CEO Brian McLaughlin’s outspoken interest in crypto and the significance of this acquisition for cryptocurrency’s integration into traditional finance.
Dogecoin Surges Amid Reports That Twitter Will Accept Musk’s Offer
According to reports, tech billionaire Elon Musk is close to purchasing the entirety of social media platform Twitter at $54.20 a share. Dogecoin’s price surged 9% on the heels of the news.
Binance Denies Sharing Russian User Data With Law Enforcement
Binance denied allegations that it helped Russian authorities track donations made to opposition leader Alexei Navalny. “The Hash” group discusses the impact of geopolitical affairs on borderless technology amid the Ukraine crisis and the repercussions of being on the wrong side of public opinion.
NFTs Stolen After Bored Ape Yacht Club Instagram and Discord Hack
Over $13 million in NFTs was stolen after Bored Ape Yacht Club’s Discord server and Instagram account were hacked, and followers recieved an unofficial “mint” link. “The Hash” group discusses BAYC’s history of phishing attacks and how regulators might react as investors undeservingly lose valuable assets.
Binance Denies Russia Involvement; CoinDCX Talks Future Plans
Binance denies report on sharing client data with Russia. China pushes ahead with plans to showcase the e-CNY at September’s Asian Games. CBDCs and what they mean for the future of stablecoins. Investors double down on CoinDCX despite difficulties in India.
BTC Reacts to Possible Half-Point Rate Rise in May
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Markets Brad Keoun discusses bitcoin’s reaction to recent statements by Fed Chair Jerome Powell about a possible interest rate hike by 50 basis points. Plus, crypto’s environmental impact as Earth Day raises ESG concerns, Justin Sun’s USDD stablecoin project and the best times of day to trade crypto.
How Luna Foundation Guard Became the ‘Most Followed’ Bitcoin Whale
CoinDesk Reporter Krisztian Sandor discusses the Luna Foundation Guard’s bitcoin reserves for the UST stablecoin, noting the nonprofit organization as the “most followed whale,” holding almost as much BTC as Tesla. Sandor explains LFG’s role in the Terra blockchain ecosystem, algorithmic stablecoins, and the possible risks of UST.
Ukraine Central Bank Bans Crypto Purchases in Local Currency
Ukraine’s central bank has banned the purchase of cryptocurrency in the local currency hryvnia, but allowing crypto purchases using foreign currency up to a value of 100,000 Ukrainian hryvnia ($3,400) per month. “The Hash” group discusses the ongoing involvement of crypto in Ukraine’s efforts to maintain stability amid Russia’s invasion.
