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US and Asia’s Approach to Crypto
While sentiment toward crypto may be souring among U.S. regulators and lawmakers, Asia is revising policies to welcome crypto. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the difference in the U.S. and Asia's approach to crypto regulation, citing the implosion of FTX and stablecoin legislations. Plus, what can be learned from regulatory frameworks in Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. And, insights on FTX users in China.
Bitcoin Above $23K as US GDP Rose 2.9% In Q4
Bitcoin (BTC) is regaining lost ground to trade over $23,000 again as the U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.9 percent in the fourth quarter. Delphi Digital Markets Associate Jason Pagoulatos discusses the comeback of bitcoin, ether and other major altcoins. Plus, whether the rally is here to stay.
Grayscale Exec on Appeal of SEC's Decision on Bitcoin ETF
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals has set a date to begin hearing oral arguments in Grayscale Investment’s appeal of the SEC's decision to deny the conversion of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into an ETF. Grayscale Investments Chief Legal Officer Craig Salm discusses the case, hopes for a U.S. spot bitcoin ETF approval, and outlook for GBTC. Grayscale is owned by Digital Currency Group, which also owns CoinDesk.
Rep. French Hill on Crypto Regulation Outlook
Rep. French Hill (R-Arkansas), chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion, discusses the road to crypto regulatory clarity ahead and the outlook for future legislation after last year's collapse of FTX. Plus, his take on stablecoins.
Doodles Launches Highly Anticipated New NFT Project Doodles 2 on Flow
Doodles, a non-fungible token (NFT) ecosystem derived from characters created by artist Scott Martin, aka Burnt Toast, has released its highly anticipated Doodles 2 project on the Flow blockchain. "The Hash" hosts discuss what this means for the Doodles community and the wider digital collectibles scene.
Celsius Secures Court Approval to Process Certain Customer Withdrawals, Flare Token Airdrop
Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network secured approval to process certain customer withdrawals, several court orders filed on Tuesday show. The U.S. bankruptcy court also authorized eligible XRP holders to receive Flare tokens due under a prior agreement.
'Bitcoin Jesus' Says He Has the Money to Pay Crypto Lender Genesis
Roger Ver, the blockchain-industry veteran once known as “Bitcoin Jesus” thanks to his early evangelism for the cryptocurrency, said Wednesday that he has “sufficient funds” to make good on payments allegedly owed to the crypto lending firm Genesis Global. Genesis is a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), a crypto conglomerate that also owns CoinDesk.
DCG-Owned Luno Slashes 35% of Staff
Cryptocurrency exchange Luno is cutting 35% of its workforce, citing the "incredibly tough year" affecting the crypto market. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest fallout of crypto winter, as an estimated 29,000 jobs have been cut across the crypto industry since April of last year. Luno is owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG), which is also the parent company of CoinDesk.
Crypto Council for Innovation Exec: US 'Lagging Behind' in Crypto Regulation
As the European Union's sweeping Market in Crypto-Assets legislation, also known as MiCA, is moving towards becoming law, Linda Jeng, Chief Global Regulatory Officer at the advocacy group Crypto Council for Innovation, discusses the global state of crypto policy. "If [the U.S.] wants to be the leading digital economy of the world, then we need rules of the road," Jeng said. "Not just for crypto, but also for our private data."
Culture and Entertainment Sector Leads CoinDesk Market Index Week-on-Week
Prosper Trading Academy Cryptocurrency Educator Howard Greenberg shares insights into the CoinDesk Market Index as the Culture and Entertainment sector leads, while the Smart Contract Platform sector lags week-on-week.
