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CoinDesk TV Celebrates First Anniversary
From NFTs’ rise to fame on “Saturday Night Live” to dogecoin’s slew of celebrity endorsements to El Salvador adopting bitcoin as legal tender to BTC hitting new all-time highs, CoinDesk TV was there to cover it all. Take a look back at the first year in CoinDesk TV history.
Why Texas Winter Storm Had 'Positive Impact' on Bitcoin Mining Operations
Justin Baillard, CEO of Wyoming-based Bitcoin energy solutions provider JAI Energy, discusses the "very positive" impact of Texas' winter storm on the Bitcoin network, and what it reveals about the state's power grid. "[The storm] does show that miners can provide a base load for the grid," Baillard said. "There's really not a better option to do it with, other than bitcoin mining." Plus, why his firm is accumulating BTC "as much as possible."
Crypto Fund Inflows Quadrupled Last Week to $85M, Follow Pickup in Market Sentiment
New data from CoinShares reveals inflows into crypto funds quadrupled last week to $85 million, a sign of positive sentiment among investors as bitcoin’s price climbed back above $40,000. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
How Likely Is It For Bitcoin to Hit $200K in 2022?
Bitcoin soared above $44,300 Monday, confirming a break above its 2-month downtrend. David Stryzewski, CEO of financial advisor Sound Planning Group, discusses the potential macro factors moving bitcoin’s prices and the wider markets higher. “It’s very possible [BTC] could go up to $200,000,” he said.
Why Do NFTs Have Value?
On “NFT All-Stars,” CoinDesk’s Christine Lee explains why digital scarcity matters for determining the value of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
What Is an NFT?
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) became a multibillion-dollar industry in 2021, but what exactly do they mean? CoinDesk's Christine Lee breaks it down in the new animated series “NFT All-Stars.”
Ethereum Name Service Removes Core Team Member Brantly Millegan Over 2016 Tweet
The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) community voted to remove Brantly Millegan as a steward after his tweet from 2016 resurfaced. Millegan will also be removed as director of operations from True Names Ltd, the ENS DAO’s corresponding legal entity.
Nike and Hermès File Lawsuits for Trademark Infringement as Fashion Collides With NFTs
Nike has filed a lawsuit against online sneaker reseller StockX for selling unauthorized images of its shoes in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Separately, Hermès filed against Mason Rothschild after it created NFTs of the luxury designer’s famous Birkin handbags, called “MetaBirkins.” “The Hash” squad discusses the intellectual property implications for tokenizing fashion.
North Korea Reportedly Stole Over $50M in Crypto to Fund Missile Program
"The Hash" team reacts to a report prepared for the United Nations revealing North Korea allegedly stole more than $50 million in crypto to help fund its missile development program. "This is the flip side of what these networks can be about," host Zack Seward said.
Polygon Raises $450M to Build Web 3 Applications, Invest in Zero-knowledge Tech
Polygon, a secondary scaling solution for the Ethereum blockchain, raised $450 million in a funding round to support its plans for building Web 3 applications and investing in zero-knowledge technology. Its native MATIC token surged over 15% after the announcement. "The Hash" panel discusses the industry implications for the project's first major raise since it was founded in 2017.
