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Lollapalooza and Solana Make Blockchain and NFT Music
The 2021 Lollapalooza music festival kicked off Thursday with Solana as the official blockchain powering its non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace. “The Hash” panel discusses this latest move bringing blockchain & crypto tech awareness to the masses.
Senate Advances $1T Infrastructure Bill With Crypto Tax Provision
The Senate will vote Friday to move ahead with a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill which includes a plan to raise $28 billion from collecting a tax on crypto transactions over $10,000. “The Hash” hosts discuss the potential impact and implications.
Binance to Wind Down Derivatives in Europe, Malaysia Orders Closure
Binance’s regulatory woes worsened Friday as Malaysia ordered it to halt operations in the country. This comes amid news the world's largest crypto exchange plans to wind down futures and derivatives products across Europe. "The Hash" panel discusses the future of Binance as pressure grows from global regulators.
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Buys 1.3M Robinhood Shares on Nasdaq Debut
Cathie Wood’s ARK Investment Management scooped up 1.3 million shares of Robinhood (HOOD) after the stock and crypto trading platform debuted on the Nasdaq exchange. HOOD shares closed 8% lower, marking the worst debut ever for an IPO of Robinhood’s size. “The Hash” team discusses Ark Invest’s timing and possible outlook for HOOD.
What Are US Lawmakers Likely to Do About Crypto?
Former SEC Branch Chief Lisa Braganca discusses the regulatory gaps in the crypto industry critics worry undermine the financial markets’ safety and how Congress could use its authority to bring greater regulatory clarity. Plus, her take on stablecoins and what further congressional action may be needed to address their risks.
Busan Plans Digital Asset Exchange, Tencent Launches Digital IOUs
The Korean city of Busan plans a digital asset exchange. Bitcoin mining difficulty on the increase. Tencent launches a digital IOU platform. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Framework to Regulate Crypto, Stablecoins Introduced in Congress
CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the details, reactions, and potential impact of a new bill introduced by Virginia Congressman Don Beyer that could provide regulatory clarity for stablecoins and the broader digital asset sector.
Bitcoin Falls Under $40K Resistance Level as Buyers Take Profits
Bitcoin traded sideways Thursday as buyers appeared to be exhausted near the $40K resistance level. The cryptocurrency is up about 23% over the past week, a gain driven by improving sentiment and short covering. Jesse Proudman, co-founder and CEO of crypto robo-advisor Makara, discusses the outlook for bitcoin as the current rally takes a breather.
Atlantic Council: 81+ Countries Exploring CBDCs, US ‘Furthest Behind’
The Atlantic Council has launched a central bank digital currency (CBDC) tracker, database, and interactive toolkit. The number of countries exploring CBDCs has more than doubled to 81 over the past year. The American think tank cautions the U.S. is “furthest behind” on CBDC development.
Bitcoin Struggling to Notch 9-Day Winning Streak. What’s Next?
Bitcoin has notched an eight-day winning streak that has taken the price to above $40K, but will this rally continue? Quantum Economics founder and CEO Mati Greenspan shares his data analysis that reveals bitcoin’s possible trajectory.
