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Coinbase to Enable Direct Paycheck Deposits in Crypto
Crypto exchange Coinbase will enable direct paycheck deposits, allowing its U.S. customers to put all or part of their paychecks in crypto or dollars without a fee. “The Hash” panel discusses the technical workings and tax implications for Coinbase’s latest efforts to build a one-stop shop for crypto-based financial services.
Chinese Ethereum Mining Pool BeePool to Shut Down Following Crypto Ban
"The Hash" team discusses the latest blow to the mining community, suggesting the outlook for global mining operations. China-based BeePool, the world's fourth-largest Ethereum mining pool by processing power, or hashrate, which halted registrations for new users and new subsidiary accounts for existing users, will suspend all services to miners beginning Oct. 15 at 15:59 UTC (11:59 a.m. ET). This follows SparkPool, another top Chinese Ethereum mining pool, suspending operations.
US Senators Propose Legislation to Track Crypto Mining and Use Cases Worldwide
"The Hash" hosts discuss their reactions and key takeaways from U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) proposing new legislation that would require the Treasury Department and other agencies to track crypto mining and use cases worldwide. The U.S. "must get a better handle" on how cryptocurrencies are used globally, Sen. Hassan said. Is this just another means to further control the money supply?
Crypto and Politics: Bitcoin in the Far-Right
A dozen far-right entities reportedly took in bitcoin worth more than $9 million in just over four years. This money is all but out of reach to banks, courts, and regulators, but this is not new. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses insights into far-right extremists using bitcoin and what it reveals about bitcoin's use case. Plus, the latest on the U.S. Senate's infrastructure bill.
IDX CIO on Selling Fully Out of Bitcoin Exposure
Quantitative asset manager IDX Digital Assets has sold all of its bitcoin holdings. IDX Chief Investment Officer Ben McMillan discusses why, citing news from China, global regulatory actions, and BTC’s speculative nature.
Women-Led Crypto Networking Group 'Crypto Connect' Coming to 12 US Cities
Hailey Lennon, a partner at Anderson Kill, discusses founding Crypto Connect, a professional networking group in the crypto industry launching in 12 cities across the U.S. with plans to go international. Plus, her take on the infrastructure bill as the U.S. House of Representatives will vote Thursday.
China Fallout Hits Mining, Korea Digital Custody Competition Heats Up
Alibaba bans sale of crypto mining equipment. Mining rigs seized in Inner Mongolia. Korea’s NH Nonghyup bank jumps into digital custody. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Ethan Lou Takes Us Inside the North Korean Trip That Got Ethereum’s Virgil Griffith Arrested
Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith pled guilty Monday to charges related to his trip to North Korea for a blockchain conference.
Interaxis Co-founder: Institutional Adoption of Crypto Is 'Just Not There'
Reacting to SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci saying institutional interest in crypto is weakening, Adam Blumberg, co-founder of financial advisor Interaxis, discusses why "institutional adoption is just not there." He adds most institutions are not ready for bitcoin, its volatility, its custody, or regulators. Plus, his views on the potential impact of China's crypto ban on the crypto markets, digital yuan, El Salvador's Bitcoin Law, and more.
Crypto Funds Draw Most Inflows in 3 Weeks Despite China’s Crypto Crackdown
Crypto funds are drawing the most new money in three weeks, even amid China’s crackdown on cryptocurrencies. New data on weekly crypto asset flows reveals investors pumped $95 million into digital asset products last week, more than double the prior week. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
