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Sen. Tuberville Calls on DOJ, SEC to Investigate Prometheum; Could Bitcoin Reach $120K by 2024?
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie discusses the hottest stories in crypto, including why one bank predicts bitcoin (BTC) could rise to $120,000 by the end of 2024. Sen. Thomas Tuberville is asking the SEC and DOJ to look into crypto broker Prometheum. Lawyers for Grayscale are criticizing regulators for approving a leveraged bitcoin-based exchange traded fund. And, a closer look at Starbucks' latest NFT collaboration.

Singapore, Thailand Clarify Crypto Rules; NFTs Become New Cultural Frontier
Host Angie Lau takes a deep dive into the crypto regulatory framework in Singapore and Thailand as the countries establish ground rules for the industry. Plus, the latest developments in the non-fungible token (NFT) markets. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

NFT Creator Royalty Payments Sunk to Two-Year Low in June: Nansen
A new report from data analytics platform Nansen shows that royalty payments sunk to a two-year low in the month of June. This comes after NFT royalty payments reached their peak in April 2022, contributing to a collective 28,000 ETH in one week of creator earnings. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie explains the sharp decline in "The Chart of The Day."

Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT Floor Price Hits 20-Month Low
The floor price of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non-fungible token (NFT) collection sunk below 30 ETH (about $58,700) on Sunday, reflecting a new low not observed since October 2021. "The Hash" panel discusses the state of the NFT market amid a prolonged crypto winter.

AzukiDAO Voting on Return of Nearly 20K Ether After Elementals NFT Mint
A group of holders of Azuki non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is voting for the return of nearly 20,000 ether a week after the Elementals NFT mint, citing reasons ranging from disappointment with the collection to alleging the team to have “blatantly scammed” purchasers. "The Hash" panel shares their reaction.

SEC Reportedly Fires Back Against Recent Spot Bitcoin ETF Filings; Celsius Can Convert Altcoins to BTC, ETH
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jenn Sennasie dives into some of the hottest stories in crypto. The U.S. Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) reportedly said recent filings to launch a spot bitcoin ETF are inadequate. Celsius was granted permission to start liquidating its altcoins. Crypto exchange OKX expands a sponsorship deal with a major sports team. And, a closer look at how Lacoste is jumping into the next phase of its NFT loyalty program.

Melania Trump Releases New NFT Collection Ahead of July 4
Former first lady Melania Trump is releasing a new NFT collection ahead of Independence Day called "The 1776 Collection." "The Hash" panel shares their reaction over the latest digital collectibles, which feature images like the Statue of Liberty and Mount Rushmore.

An NFT Project That Reached Meme Status Makes its Way to Lowe's Website
Total Marketing Web3 (TM3) partner Matt Varnell joins "The Hash" to discuss how an NFT project featuring characters from mfers made its way onto the Lowe's website in the form of a physical garden flag. Varnell also discusses how his company aims to oversee different projects that combine NFT lore and real-world commercial products.

Azuki NFT Prices Slip After Critical Community Reaction Over New Collection
Floor prices of Chiru Labs' popular Azuki NFT collection slid after some holders and market watchers slammed the company's new NFT collection for looking too similar to the Azuki NFTs released back in February 2022. "The Hash" panel discusses the online reaction over the new Elementals NFT collection.

German Intelligence Agency Releases NFT Collection to Recruit Talent
German Intelligence Agency Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND) has released a non-fungible token (NFT) collection, called the “Dogs of BND,” to recruit talent through a gamified blockchain treasure hunt. "The Hash" panel shares their reaction to the role of NFTs and blockchains in the agency's recruiting process.
