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China's Crypto Warning and Impact on Crypto Prices
China's warning about crypto investing is being blamed by many as the reason for this week's bitcoin slide, but Darius Sit, the co-founder of Singapore-based QCP Capital, says the warning is nothing new. Sit joins "First Mover" to discuss the Asian crypto markets and the latest market moves. Plus, he explains his cautious outlook on crypto in the second half of the year.
Blood Bath in Asia Crypto Markets; China Sends Another Crypto Warning
The crypto market nosedives as bitcoin dips below $40K for the first time since Feb. 8, the day when Tesla’s $1.5 billion bitcoin purchase was made public. The market plunge follows the newest warning to crypto trading in China, reminding banks and online platforms cannot provide crypto services. Inner Mongolia banned cryptocurrency mining earlier this year. Now, it’s setting up a reporting platform to catch miners that aren’t following the rules. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Loser Coin Latest Ridiculous Cryptocurrency Joke Among Chinese Crypto Traders
“The Hash” panel unpacks a new cryptocurrency project in China named LoserSwap and its associated digital token Loser Coin (LOWB).
Card-Based Digital Yuan Wallet Manufacturer to Use Fingerprint ID Tech
China’s Chutian Dragon, a smarts cards manufacturer, is reportedly making a card-based wallet for the digital yuan with fingerprint identification technology. “The Hash” panel weighs in on the global direction of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), surveillance, and tracking.
SNL Lights Too Bright for Dogecoin; ESG Investments Join Crypto
Dogecoin flops after Elon Musk’s “SNL” hosting gig while it drives historic trading volumes in Indian cryptocurrency exchanges. Cryptocurrency’s carbon footprint concern gives way to ESG investment opportunities. Introducing biometrics into China’s DCEP testing could up the level of privacy concerns already shown by some.
BCH Gets the Nod from Japan; Digital Yuan Travels to the Countryside
While Bitcoin Cash surges, we talked to a Japanese coffee shop owner who just started accepting BCH as payment yesterday. Buying bubble tea with a digital yuan China’s DCEP pilot program continues to expand. Police in Korea are told no to crypto, but who will police the police?
What's Ahead for Bitcoin Next Week?
Chinese bitcoin miners are back online after a series of coal mining accidents left them without power, and the Taproot upgrade is getting closer to implementation. "All About Bitcoin's" Week Ahead panel discusses what the crypto sphere can expect from bitcoin in the coming week.
