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Coinbase Praises Canada’s Crypto Approach Amid U.S. Regulatory Pressure
Crypto exchange giant Coinbase (COIN) says it loves Canada, where the rules have been set out and companies are able to engage with the regulators, compared with the United States' lack of clarity and regulation by enforcement for the industry. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for Coinbase and the wider implications for crypto exchanges amid intensifying regulatory pressure in the U.S.
Legal Expert Dissects Florida Gov. DeSantis' Campaign Against CBDCs
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill last week to prohibit the use of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) in the state. Carla Reyes, assistant professor at Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law, who has done work in both digital assets law and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) that Florida is focused on, explains why she thinks "nothing has been prohibited" by the new law.
Sky Mavis Co-Founder on Play-to-Earn Gaming Outlook
Sky Mavis co-founder Jeffrey 'Jihoz' Zirlin discusses the benefits of the play-to-earn business model and the future of Web3 gaming on the heels of Axie Infinity's card-based strategy game debuting on the Apple app store in key markets.
Sky Mavis Co-Founder Discusses Axie Infinity's Game Launch on Apple App Store in Select Regions
Sky Mavis, the creator of non-fungible token (NFT) project Axie Infinity, has launched its Axie Infinity: Origins card game on the Apple App Store in key markets. Sky Mavis Co-founder Jeffrey 'Jihoz' Zirlin shares insights into the card-based strategy game as part of its global expansion push.
Ripple Exec on Acquiring Crypto Custody Firm Metaco for $250M
Blockchain firm Ripple is buying Swiss-based crypto custody provider Metaco for $250 million. James Wallis, Ripple VP of Central Bank Engagements and CBDCs, shares insights into the acquisition.
Sky Mavis Co-Founder on Axie Infinity's Apple App Store Debut in Key Markets
Axie Infinity's AXS token is paring some gains after surging over 12% earlier this week, as Axie Infinity: Origin, a new card-based strategy game, debuted on the Apple App store in key markets. Jeffrey 'Jihoz' Zirlin, co-founder of Axie Infinity creator Sky Mavis, discusses the launch and the future of Web3 gaming.
NY Fed, Singapore Regulator Verify CBDC Use for Cross-Border Payments
Central bank digital currency (CBDC) systems operating on different types of networks can be used for cross-border and cross-currency payments, according to a new report published by researchers with the New York Federal Reserve and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De breaks down the new research.
Bitcoin Drops Below $27K Amid Debt Ceiling Talks, Regulatory Actions
Bitcoin (BTC) is slipping back below $27,000, as investors continued to weigh the ongoing debt ceiling talks in Washington, D.C. and the latest regulatory moves. Bitwise Asset Management President Teddy Fusaro discusses his crypto markets analysis, sharing insights into the Bitwise 10 Large Cap Crypto Index. Plus, his reaction to JPMorgan analysts saying the stablecoin universe is continuing to shrink, and until this stops, a sustained recovery in crypto prices is unlikely.
Ripple Exec on CBDC Platform, Metaco Acquisition
Blockchain firm Ripple is launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform that allows central banks, governments, and financial institutions to issue their own digital currency. James Wallis, Ripple Vice President of Central Bank Engagements and CBDCs, joins "First Mover" to discuss the platform's services and the firm's recent acquisition of Swiss-based crypto custody provider Metaco for $250 million.
Rep French Hill on Stablecoin Regulation: ‘We’re Not Starting from Scratch’
Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) addressed the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion during Thursday’s hearing entitled: Putting the ‘Stable’ in ‘Stablecoins:’ How Legislation Will Help Stablecoins Achieve Their Promise. “We're not starting from scratch,” Hill said. “The similarities between the two proposals are strong, and that's why we're not that far apart.”
