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By some estimates, bitcoin’s price next week may range from the mid-$50Ks to as low as $29K. “All About Bitcoin” discusses bitcoin’s possible outcomes next week. Plus, an update on the China bitcoin mining situation and a discussion of how institutional investors are responding to the dip.

Apr 23, 2021

Between falling hashrates, capital gains taxes, and a substantial sell-off, it's been a hard week for bitcoin. "All About Bitcoin's" Week-in-Review panel weighs in on the biggest events of the week, including a new bitcoin ETF in Canada and Schwab's CEO voicing an interest in crypto.

Apr 23, 2021

As CoinDesk's Ben Powers puts it, Signal has narc'd on the narcs. In a recent blog post, private messaging app Signal creator Moxie Marlinspike announced he hacked Cellebrite's phone-hacking tool and found it full of security vulnerabilities. Cellebrite is a digital intelligence platform that works with law enforcement and governments worldwide, including authoritarian regimes, to extract private data. "The Hash" panel breaks down Marlinspike's revelations.

Apr 23, 2021

Amid news that President Biden will implement new tax laws increasing capital gains taxes, the crypto markets are experiencing pronounced sell-offs. Are the markets just temporarily spooked, or is this the sign of an impending bear market? "The Hash" panel debates. Plus, a discussion on "margin calls" and what crypto investors need to know about them.

Apr 23, 2021

With a new CEO at the helm, BitMEX is expanding its offerings beyond crypto derivatives. While derivatives will remain at the heart of BitMEX's business strategy, the platform will now offer custody and spot trading. "The Hash" panel discusses BitMEX's shift from being the "Wild West" of crypto to a more mature trading platform.

Apr 23, 2021

The Kryptoin bitcoin ETF application is now the third to come under official SEC consideration. "The Hash" panel discusses the other applications under consideration and how Gary Gensler's confirmation as SEC chairman might impact the status of the bitcoin ETF applications.

Apr 23, 2021

Jackson, Tennessee, has become the latest city to embrace crypto. Jackson's mayor Scott Conger has laser eyes for bitcoin, and he wants his city to become a hub for crypto. "The Hash" panel discusses the possibility of crypto companies moving to Tennessee and the political challenges for elected officials who are pro-crypto.

Apr 23, 2021

Cryptocurrency investors in South Korea are striking back at authorities’ anti-crypto rhetoric. A series of national petitions, including one to unseat financial watchdog chief Eun Sung-soo, gained traction after he disregarded cryptocurrencies as “real currency," The crypto market swims in seas of red as 13% of its total market cap is shaved off in the past 24 hours. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Apr 23, 2021

Coinbase will list Tether on its professional trading platform. The decision is a controversial one: Tether has been involved in a series of legal disputes, including with the New York Attorney General's Office, over its claims to be backed by the US dollar. Nik De breaks down the situation.

Apr 23, 2021

Both bitcoin and ether plunged overnight following news regarding President Biden's proposal to increase the capital gains tax. Zac Prince, CEO of BlockFi, joined "First Mover" to discuss crypto lending and commented on the latest crypto sell-off. "I actually woke up and bought some bitcoin this morning," Prince said.

Apr 23, 2021