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How Will Traditional Banks Fare in the New Digital Economy?
As the economy transitions away from a traditional banking structure to a digital, decentralized structure, what will happen to the banks? Former Wall Street exec Bill Powers shares his thoughts and discusses his transition to Arca, his price predictions for bitcoin, and whether predictions of coming inflation will impact the crypto markets.
Ex-Florida Tax Collector Reportedly Offered Bitcoin in Exchange for Trump Pardon
According to unverified reports from the Daily Beast, a Florida tax collector known as the first to accept bitcoin for payments offered Roger Stone bitcoin via text message in exchange for a presidential pardon from Trump. Nikhilesh De has the latest.
Techno DJ UMEK Is Auctioning an NFT of a Live Gig
NFTs aren’t just a way to sell digital art. UMEK, a techno DJ and blockchain enthusiast, hopes they will revolutionize the way artists and musicians are booked for performances. UMEK is currently auctioning an NFT that will provide its buyer a live performance from the man himself.
Can Bug Bounties Help DeFi Projects Avoid Security Breaches?
Several DeFi projects, including C.R.E.A.M. Finance, have battled security breaches and exploits, raising questions about whether DeFi is mature enough to go mainstream. C.R.E.A.M.'s co-founder Leo Cheng joins "First Mover" to discuss how his sector seeks to improve security, including the launch of a $1.5 million bug bounty program.
Bitcoin's Price May Be Lower But Other Data Looks Bullish
Maxim Nurov of Digital Finance joins "All About Bitcoin" to share the bullish signs he sees in the bitcoin market, including the six-month low in miner transfers of bitcoin to exchanges.
Miner Transfers of Bitcoin to Exchanges Hit a Six-Month Low
In what analysts describe as possible bullish sentiment for the bitcoin markets, miner transfers of bitcoin to exchanges are at a six-month low. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the data in the Chart of the Day.
Is the Bitcoin Market in Danger of Being Overleveraged?
The market is bullish on bitcoin, but some are starting to worry that the industry might become overleveraged. Silvergate CEO Alan Lane joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss risks to the crypto markets, the benefits of crypto-backed fiat loans and his outlook on the future of the bitcoin market.
Ether Hits All-Time Highs, But Kevin O'Leary Says It Will Always Be "Number 2" to Bitcoin
Despite ether soaring to new all-time highs, investor and "Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary says ETH will always play second to bitcoin. Mr. Wonderful's criticisms prompt "The Hash" panel to debate whether any alternative coin can ever replace bitcoin as crypto's top dog.
Why Mastercard Is Getting Into the CBDC Space
In its latest quarterly earnings call, Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach said the company is investing in smart contract technologies to pair with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). "The Hash" panel discusses the role of private banking institutions in the development of CBDCs and the U.S.'s plans to develop its own CBDC.
Stablecoin Rush Breaks Out; JPMorgan, DBS and Temasek Launch Partior
Stablecoins adoption in Asia is outpacing the world as the transaction volumes of dollar-pegged crypto in the region continue their surge. JPMorgan, DBS Bank and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund Temasek extend their Project Ubin partnership to form Partior. The new partnership will remove the pain points of cross-border payments and digitize commercial money through blockchain.
