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Andreessen Horowitz Triples Down on Crypto With New $2.2B Fund. What’s Next?
Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), a major backer of Coinbase and countless other crypto firms in the digital asset space, rakes in $2.2 billion for its third crypto venture fund, the largest crypto-related fund in the venture capital space to date. What does the future holds for a16z, and what's the significance of this moment in crypto history?
Crypto’s East-West Divide: How Some Companies Are Bridging the Gap
China-based cryptocurrency exchange Huobi is set to launch a new U.S. affiliate in July. Meanwhile, American crypto exchange Coinbase goes east as it registers with Japan’s Financial Watchdog to offer crypto services in the country.
Bitcoin Scam in South Africa? Africrypt Founders and $3.6B Bitcoin Missing
The founders of South Africa-based crypto investment firm Africrypt are reportedly missing, along with 69,000 bitcoins worth approximately $3.6 billion. "The Hash" team investigates the mystery. "This could rank as one of the largest crypto cons in history," says host Naomi Brockwell.
‘I Regret Nothing’: Crypto Advocate John McAfee’s Controversial Life and Death
“The Hash” hosts react to the news of tech entrepreneur and bitcoin bull John McAfee’s apparent suicide in a Spanish prison, including his controversial life and the legacy he left behind for the cryptocurrency industry. “The U.S. believes I have hidden crypto… I have nothing.
WazirX CEO: India’s Crypto Industry Trying To Keep ‘Clean’ for Regulators
Crypto literacy of Indian regulators is evolving and crypto players are trying to keep industry clean via self-regulations, says Nischal Shetty of WazirX.
Blue House Responds to Petition, Bitmain Offers Relocation Assistance
Korea’s Blue House responds to a national petition over the FSC chairman. Bitmain offers relocation assistance to miners in China, Lloyds to take crypto for classic cars. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Sam Bankman-Fried Speaks About McAfee’s Legacy, China Crackdown and Why Tether ‘Is Not a Worry’
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried reacts to the death of antivirus software pioneer and early crypto investor John McAfee, discussing the way he “embodied 2017 in crypto” and the legacy he left behind for the digital asset industry.
Is BTC Rangebound, a Buying Opportunity, or Is Another Price Drop Expected?
Marc Lopresti of The Strategic Funds shares his bitcoin analysis and outlook, exploring whether the recent price drop indicates a buying opportunity or further price dip. He says the potential factors driving institutional interest in the crypto markets is a combination of regulation and ESG efforts. Plus, comments on fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) and the impact of China's crypto crackdown.
El Salvador's Challenges Implementing Bitcoin as Legal Tender
Luke Stokes, of the Foundation for Interwallet Operability, recently visited El Salvador as part of a delegation of crypto entrepreneurs looking to expand bitcoin adoption in the Central American country. He joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the key findings from his trip. He also explores El Salvador's potential challenges and outlook of implementing bitcoin as legal tender.
Total Open Interest in Bitcoin Futures Market Down From April Peak
The total open interest in the bitcoin futures market is just over $11 billion, down approximately 60% from its mid-April peak of over $27 billion. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
