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Wirex Eyes Mainstream DeFi With Fireblocks Integration
Digital payments platform Wirex has integrated some decentralized finance (DeFi) components like Uniswap and Aave to make using DeFi more mainstream. “The Hash” hosts weigh in.
Vocal BTC Critic: Adopting Bitcoin as Legal Tender Could Ruin El Salvador’s Economy
"I have a big problem with El Salvador because of forced tender," vocal bitcoin critic Steve Hanke says on "First Mover." He discusses the local and global impact of El Salvador's currency law, explaining why he says he thinks "adopting bitcoin as legal tender could ruin El Salvador's economy." Plus, his thoughts on why bitcoin is a speculative asset with close to zero value.
Rarible Raises Over $14M in Series A Funding Round
Open marketplace Rarible has raised over $14 million in a Series A funding round led by Venrock and CoinFund. Funding will go towards building a community-owned blockchain-based non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace on the Flow blockchain. Rarible Co-founder and CEO Alexei Falin discusses the upcoming launch, also commenting on the state of the NFT markets.
Treasury Nominees Pledge to Enforce New Crypto Regulation
The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing for Ryan Nelson and Elizabeth Rosenberg, who have been nominated to financial crimes roles within the Treasury Department. CoinDesk's Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De shares some key takeaways and the implications for crypto regulation under the Biden administration.
Report: Monero Emerges as Crypto of Choice for Cybercriminals
Privacy coin Monero is becoming the cryptocurrency of choice among cybercriminals, according to a Financial Times report. Vik Sharma of Cake Wallet, the first open-source Monero wallet, discusses Monero's price and its use case.
South Korea’s Upbit Sued for Patent Violation, Alipay Launches NFT Platform
South Korea’s biggest crypto exchange faces a legal challenge over a patent violation. Next, Iranian authorities seize 7,000 crypto mining machines west of Tehran. Finally, payment service behemoth Alipay launches an NFT sales platform. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Is Bitcoin Due for a Lower Fall?
Bitcoin rebounded after it slipped below $30K Tuesday morning, but is it due for a lower fall? Secure Digital Markets’ Mostafa Al-Mashita weighs in, exploring the possible impact of China’s continued crypto crackdown. Plus, his outlook on institutional activity as MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares were hit hard amid bitcoin’s price drop.
Impact of China’s Crypto Crackdown
Ben Gagnon, Chief Mining Officer of Canadian bitcoin miner BitFarms, on what to make of China’s crackdown on mining operations. Plus, his outlook for the mining community in China and across the globe.
New Crypto Mining Hot Spots Emerge, Korea Crypto Controversy Escalates
New crypto mining hot spots emerge following China clampdown. Korea crypto conflict intensifies between Upbit and The Pica Project. Sotheby’s to accept crypto for 101 carat diamond auction. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Bitcoin Price Drops Below $30K for First Time Since January
Bitcoin is edging back up from a low below $30K, a key psychological threshold not met since January. “The Hash” team explores the potential factors driving BTC’s price drop, particularly concerns around China’s crypto mining crackdowns and its central bank ordering banks to stop facilitating crypto transactions in the country.
