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DCG Calls Gemini Lawsuit a Publicity Stunt; Analyst Downplays U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Hype
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie discusses the hottest stories in crypto, including Digital Currency Group's comments after Gemini announced its lawsuit against the industry conglomerate. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk. A new JPMorgan report explains why the SEC's approval of a spot bitcoin ETF will not be a game changer. And, an update on when the much-awaited layer 2 blockchain Shibarium is expected to go live.
Large Bitcoin Holders Reluctant to Move Assets on to Centralized Exchanges: Data
Despite a recent increase in bitcoin whales, large BTC holders remain reluctant to move assets on to centralized exchanges, according to data from Glassnode. Bitcoin whales, and whales moving assets on to exchanges have taken separate paths, as large investors seem wary of moving their assets out of cold storage. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of The Day."
Twitter Threatens Legal Action Against Meta After Threads Debut
"The Hash" hosts discusses the hype around Threads, a new social media app built by the Instagram team at Facebook parent company Meta. Plus, Twitter's response to the competition as Mark Zuckerberg says Threads has drawn 30 million users just a day after the launch of its initial version.
Multichain Bridges Exploited for Nearly $130M Across Fantom, Moonriver and Dogechain
Cross-chain router protocol Multichain has been exploited for nearly $130 million after an attacker siphoned capital out of numerous token bridges. Multichain has been under pressure for over a month because of failing tech and its AWOL CEO. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the latest developments.
Kraken Co-Founder Jesse Powell Faces Probe on Claims of Hacking, Cyberstalking Non-Profit
Crypto exchange Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell is being investigated by Federal law enforcement on claims that he hacked and cyberstalked a non-profit that he founded, a lawyer for Powell confirmed after a report by The New York Times on Thursday. "The Hash" panel shares their reaction as a lawyer for Powell said he's done "nothing wrong."
Cameron Winklevoss Says Gemini Filed Lawsuit Against Digital Currency Group
Crypto trust firm Gemini is suing Digital Currency Group, alleging the industry conglomerate and its founder Barry Silbert committed "fraud" through DCG subsidiary Genesis. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments, as DCG calls Gemini's latest legal action "baseless" and "defamatory." Both CoinDesk and Genesis are owned by DCG.
Singapore, Thailand Clarify Crypto Rules; NFTs Become New Cultural Frontier
Host Angie Lau takes a deep dive into the crypto regulatory framework in Singapore and Thailand as the countries establish ground rules for the industry. Plus, the latest developments in the non-fungible token (NFT) markets. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."
BlackRock Entering Spot Bitcoin ETF Race Is an Important Signal: Bitwise CIO
Matt Hougan, Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer, joins "First Mover" to discuss the entrance of major TradFi players applying for a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S., saying "you have to listen when BlackRock comes to the market, they're the largest ETF issuer in the world."
Horizen Sheds Privacy Coin Moniker Amid Global Regulatory Scrutiny
Self-described layer 0 blockchain Horizen is shedding its privacy coin moniker following global regulatory scrutiny. Horizen co-founder and CEO Rob Viglione discusses the move and what it means for the broader crypto ecosystem. Horizen is backed by crypto hedge fund Grayscale's Horizen Trust. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group.
Ether Capital CEO Unpacks Institutional Interest in U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Race
The race for a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. is in full swing with TradFi giants from BlackRock to Fidelity refiling their applications with the SEC. Ether Capital CEO Brian Mosoff share insights into the institutional demand for a bitcoin ETF, the regulatory headwinds, and the potential outcomes.
