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Wikipedia Editors Vote Against Classifying NFTs as Art
"The Hash" team reacts to a group of editors on Wikipedia, the free user-generated encyclopedia, voting against classifying NFTs as a form of art. The debate has since been shelved until a later date. Can non-fungible tokens (NFTs) be classified as art?
Coinbase Acquires Derivatives Exchange FairX
Crypto mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continue to boom with the latest news from crypto exchange Coinbase to buy U.S.-based derivatives platform FairX. “The Hash” panel discusses what this means for Coinbase in a move to potentially offer crypto derivatives and futures products.
Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather Jr. Sued Over Involvement in Alleged Crypto Scam
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. have been served with a lawsuit on allegations they misled investors in promoting the EthereumMax token. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest development illuminating the potential problems with celebrities and crypto.
Could Solana Become the Visa of the Digital Asset World?
The Solana blockchain could become the "Visa of the digital asset ecosystem" as it focuses on scalability, low transaction fees, and ease of use, according to a research note from Bank of America (BoA). The Wall Street titan also noted Solana and other blockchains might even snag market share from Ethereum over time. "The Hash" hosts weigh in on the BoA's assessments.
Korean Prosecutors Demand Life, Hong Kong Plans New Crypto Regulation
Prosecutors demand life sentences in Korean scam case. Blockchain project set to enhance water supply chains in Australia's Queensland state. Hong Kong plans new crypto regulation. We'll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Coinbase Buys FairX to Launch Crypto Derivatives
Crypto exchange Coinbase is purchasing U.S.-based derivatives platform FairX. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the implications for derivatives law and regulations in the U.S.
FirstBank Executive on Why Banks Are Launching a Consortium to Mint Stablecoin ‘USDF’
FirstBank has joined the USDF Consortium, an association of FDIC-insured financial institutions, to build a network of banks to further the adoption and interoperability of a bank-minted stablecoin “USDF.” FirstBank Chief Administrative Officer Wade Peery shares insights into the Consortium and the state of stablecoins as part of a larger discussion on the crypto markets.
The Brewing Turf War in Crypto Regulation
Amid a growing influence of digital assets on Capitol Hill, Jones Day Partner James Burnham discusses the potential problems of a crypto turf war brewing between U.S. enforcement entities. "Regulators can't just do whatever they want using statutes from the Great Depression that would include vague language that might arguably be applied to digital assets," he said. Plus, why the SEC might be the most effective in offering regulatory clarity.
Why ‘Utility’ Is the Future of NFTs
As the NFT market continues to boom, “New Money” hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay discuss the future of digital assets with special guest Matt James, who highlights use cases like concert and sporting tickets. “The possibilities are endless,” the TV star claims.
TV Star Matt James’ Crypto Journey and Educating the Next Generation
Reality TV star Matt James joins Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay for the inaugural episode of “New Money,” sharing how he got into cryptocurrency and why he believes strongly in the decentralized finance (DeFi) movement.
