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Bitcoin Slips to $29K Level Amid WSJ Report on Binance
Bitcoin (BTC) is slipping after the Wall Street Journal said Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao suggested in a private conversation that the crypto exchange's affiliates had conducted wash trading several years ago and China's policymakers warned of a tortuous economic recovery while falling short of announcing large-scale stimulus. "The Hash" panel discusses the takeaways from the report and the outlook for Binance.
Sen. Tuberville on Bill to Block Chinese Ownership of American Crypto Companies
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) recently introduced a bipartisan bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit entities organized or established in China from acquiring a U.S. digital asset broker, dealer, custodian, or exchange. The Alabama lawmaker joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to discuss the legislation, along with the future of crypto regulation in the United States.
Neil Tan: Hong Kong’s Crypto Push
Cryptocurrency firms are being driven to explore friendlier jurisdictions due to a challenging regulatory climate in the U.S., says Neil Tan, chairman of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong. The city’s strategic position as a gateway to China, combined with its robust access to capital, are strengthening its ambitions to become a leader in the virtual assets arena. However, Hong Kong faces stiff competition as it vies with Dubai and Singapore. In a Word on the Block interview with Forkast Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau, Tan explains why the comprehensive rules set by the city’s Securities and Futures Commission — including the facilitation of retail trading while ensuring investor protection — have become key attractions for these firms.
Bitcoin Holds Steady After China Rate Cut
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding steady near $27,000 as China slashed its key lending benchmarks for the first time in 10 months, which failed to lift the mood in traditional markets. Marc Chandler, Bannockburn Global Forex Managing Director and Chief Market Strategist, discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook.
Sam Altman's Crypto Project Worldcoin Gains Some Traction in China
Worldcoin, a crypto project by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has gained some traction in China, with users rushing to source know-your-customer (KYC) verifications on the black market. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker weighs in on the state of Worldcoin developments and breaks down its popularity around the globe.
Crypto’s Fentanyl Trade Worth Tens of Millions: Security Researchers
Law enforcement around the world has long pointed to China as being a source of deadly fentanyl as well as the precursors used to manufacture it. New research from both Chainalysis and Elliptic have put a number on how much of this trade is done in crypto. "The Hash" panel discusses the illicit use of cryptocurrencies.
China's Top Prosecution Agency Says NFTs Have Crypto-Like Attributes
China's highest national agency responsible for legal prosecution has warned non-fungible token (NFT) digital collections share "the attributes of virtual assets," which are banned in the country. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker weighs in on the hype around NFTs in China and what the regulator's guidelines for the treatment of NFTs could mean for the broader crypto market.
Binance Concealed Extensive Links to China for Years: Financial Times
According to the Financial Times, Binance hid the company's presence in China for several years, contrary to claims made by its executives that the crypto exchange left the country after a local crackdown on the industry in late 2017. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest on Binance amid continued regulatory scrutiny.
Binance Employees, Volunteers Tell Users How to Bypass China’s Crypto Ban: CNBC
Some employees and support volunteers at crypto exchange Binance are helping customers in China and worldwide subvert Binance's controls to hide their country of residence or origin, according to a CNBC report. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential weaknesses in Binance's know-your-customer and anti-money-laundering efforts and the revelations about the state of crypto in China despite a ban on all crypto transactions.
China’s Blockchain Bet
Host Joel Flynn breaks down Beijing's blockchain ambitions and their significance to the technological developments in China. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
