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Indian Crypto Scam Investigated, Kakao’s Webtoon NFTs Sell Out
State-owned China Unicom accepts e-CNY. Indian authorities seize assets in alleged US$162 million scam. Kakao Entertainment’s webtoon NFT collection sells out. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Former SEC Branch Chief on What Investors and Developers Can Expect for Crypto Regulation in 2022
Lisa Bragança, former branch chief at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), discusses her views on the SEC’s past, present, and future role in the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape. Plus, reactions to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Senate confirmation hearing where he said a Fed report on digital currency would be released soon.
Investors Seeking Inflation Hedge as US CPI Number Reached Highest Level in 40 Years. Is Bitcoin Still a Good Choice?
Prices rose at the fastest pace since 1982 in December, up 7% from a year ago. PwC Global Crypto Lead Henri Arslanian discusses what this means for investors and the crypto markets.
The Mnuchin Files: New Documents Shed Light on Trump-Era Crypto Policy
Through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, CoinDesk has obtained a 250-page trove of Mnuchin’s crypto-related correspondence during his four years at U.S. Treasury under the Trump administration. “The Hash” panel breaks down the revelations and implications for Biden-era crypto policy.
Signal CEO Moxie Marlinspike Steps Down, Is He Right About Web 3?
Moxie Marlinspike has stepped down as chief executive at Signal, the encrypted messaging app he founded in 2014. WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton will serve as interim CEO. “The Hash” team discusses what could be next for Marlinspike amid his critiques of Web 3 for not being truly decentralized as its proponents claim.
Axie Infinity’s Gaming Sidechain Reportedly Bigger Than Many Major Layer 1s by Volume
Ronin, a layer 2 product from Axie Infinity developer Sky Mavis devoted solely to the play-to-earn blockchain game, is processing more total transactions than up-and-coming layer 1 networks such as Avalanche and Fantom. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest in the world of GameFi.
Impact of Fed’s December Meeting on Global Financial Markets
According to crypto trading data firm Kaiko, the impact of the Federal Reserve’s December meeting has sent the correlation between bitcoin and traditional assets to the highest in more than a year. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Key Takeaways From CoinDesk’s Investigative Report on Trump-Era Crypto Policy
CoinDesk filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the U.S. Treasury Department for former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s crypto-related emails. In turn, it received documents that shed light on how the Treasury Department under former President Donald Trump broadly viewed crypto, including those who advocated for CBDCs.
Where's the Price for Bitcoin Headed After Transactions Down From November Peak?
Three days after recording the longest losing streak since 2018, bitcoin is rising from oversold levels and trading above the $40,000 support level. Prime Trust's Rodrigo Vicuna discusses his take on bitcoin's price volatility and trading activity. Plus, reactions to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments at his confirmation hearing on whether rate hikes and tapering could affect long-term positive sentiment.
Kevin O’Leary: ‘Bitcoin Is Not a Coin. It’s Simply Software’
Kevin O’Leary, co-host of “Shark Tank” and O’Shares ETFs Chairman, discusses his approach for evaluating start-ups in crypto and investing in the wider blockchain space. “If you’re willing to invest in Microsoft and Google, why wouldn’t you invest in Ethereum? … It’s all software,” O’Leary said.
