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FinCEN Picks Former Chainalysis Exec to Replace Blanco as Acting Executive Director
Former CTO Michael Mosier of Chainalysis, a blockchain surveillance company, will serve as the Executive Acting Director of FinCEN in the wake of Kenneth Blanco's resignation. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the "revolving door" between private industry and government and what it could mean for the future of blockchain privacy.
What's Behind XRP's Current Rally?
The price of XRP just hit a two-month high and has now recouped the losses it incurred in the wake of the SEC's lawsuit against Ripple Labs last year. What's behind XRP's recent rally and why does the cryptocurrency have such a loyal fan base? "The Hash" panel debates.
Massive Facebook Data Breach Leaks Personal Info of 500M Users
The phone numbers, email addresses and other personal data belonging to 533 million Facebook users have been found online following a massive data breach. "The Hash" panel discusses what happened and the risks people take with keeping their info on giant centralized social media networks.
MicroStrategy Adds Another $15M of Bitcoin to Its Balance Sheet
MicroStrategy bought $15M more in bitcoin and now holds approximately 91,500 bitcoins in its treasury. How does MicroStrategy’s latest buy play into the wider trend of institutional bitcoin investments? “The Hash” panel debates.
Is It Alt Season? A Look At What's Impacting Crypto Markets
Coinbase is set to go public April 14th, and all-time highs for Ether have led to a boom in alt coins. Texture Capital founder and CEO Richard Johnson joins "First Mover" to discuss what's moving the crypto markets.
DeFi Is Booming: How One Accelerator Identifies Promising Startups
Decentralized finance (DeFi) projects are booming right now, leading many to draw comparisons between the current market and the ICO boom in 2017. Jacob Franek of the DeFi Alliance joins “First Mover” to discuss their analysis of the DeFi market and how they evaluate startups.
The IRS Seeks the Names of Circle Customers Transacting Over $20K in Crypto
The IRS is seeking to know who is transacting in crypto and who isn't paying taxes on those transactions. The agency is now trying to get the names of Circle customers who made transactions over $20K. Nik De breaks down what's going on in the IRS as it relates to crypto. Plus, reaction to former SEC chairman Jay Clayton's comments that we should expect to see bitcoin regulations.
Bakkt Pivots Towards Retail Investors With Digital Wallet App
Bakkt, a platform for institutional investors to purchase and hold crypto, is bringing retail investors into the fold with the launch of its new digital wallet. Bakkt CEO Gavin Michael breaks down what the wallet offers to both long-time crypto investors and the “crypto curious.”
The MIT Bitcoin Expo: A Free Educational Event for Anyone Who Wants to Gain Some Crypto Tech Chops
The MIT Bitcoin Club gives "Community Crypto" a preview of their free 2021 expo taking place this weekend. Also, join host Isaiah Jackson as he visits one of the club's meetups where they dive into Taproot, an upcoming upgrade to the Bitcoin network.
The Bitcoin Community is Your Community. How the MIT Bitcoin Club Participates and You Can Too
The MIT Bitcoin Club joins "Community Crypto" host Isaiah Jackson to tell the story of how they started their group, the meetups and expos they organize, the speakers who attend, and how to get involved in some of their educational and mostly tech-focused activities.
