Elon Musk
Twitter Data Breach Exposes 5.4M Users’ Contact Details
Twitter has suffered a data breach allowing an attacker to access the contact details of 5.4 million accounts. "The Hash" team discusses the key takeaways and where it fits in the timeline of Elon Musk's tumultuous Twitter takeover.
Tesla Sold $936M Worth of Bitcoin in Q2, but Kept Dogecoin
Electric car maker Tesla sold $936 million worth of bitcoin, or 75% of its holdings, in the second quarter to maximize its cash position, CEO Elon Musk said. He added that “we were concerned about overall liquidity for the company, given COVID shutdowns in China. And we have not sold any of our dogecoin.”
Tesla’s Bitcoin Dump; Zipmex Freezes Withdrawals
Bitcoin slips after Tesla announcement, but analysts say we could have seen the bottom. Crypto trading volumes in India recover. Polygon’s ZK solution aims to slash current layer 1 Ethereum network costs by 90%. Singapore-based Zipmex freezes withdrawals. Documents reveal Vauld owes retail customers $363 million.
Bitcoin Slips Below $23K as ECB Raises Rates for First Time in 11 Years
European Central Bank (ECB) has raised interest rates by 50 basis points, its first rate hike in 11 years. IG North America CEO JJ Kinahan discusses his take on what this means for the crypto markets. Plus, Elon Musk disclosed that Tesla sold 75% of its bitcoin holdings last quarter in the latest earnings call.
Musk-Twitter Saga 'Opened Pandora's Box': Analyst
CFRA Senior Equity Analyst Angelo Zino discusses his outlook on Elon Musk stepping away from his Twitter deal and how it "opened a pandora's box." Zino also shares his insights into Musk's influence on social media and the crypto industry.
Twitter Lawyers Characterize Musk’s Deal Withdrawal as ‘Wrongful’
CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the legal and regulatory implications of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s termination of buying Twitter. Plus, an update on the Three Arrows Capital (3AC) crypto contagion.
Elon Musk’s Meme Response to Failed Twitter Deal
Twitter shares are falling after Tesla CEO Elon Musk moves to scrap his planned $42 billion takeover of the social media platform. “The Hash” hosts discuss the latest developments as Musk responds online about a potential legal showdown with the company.
Cardano Delays Upgrade; Shib and Doge Make Gains
Valar Ventures-backed Vauld to lay off 30% of staff. Cardano postpones Vasil upgrade, citing bugs and abundance of caution. Dogecoin gains after Musk tweet amid slow market recovery. BTC Markets first crypto firm to receive Australian financial services license. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
