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Ethereum Hits New All-Time High, South Korea Says NFTs Are Not Virtual Assets
Ethereum kicks the week off at an all-time high. China’s Meten Holding Group pivots from tutoring into crypto mining. South Korea says NFTs are not virtual assets. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Chinese Tech Giants Ant Group, Tencent, JD.com Sign NFT ‘Self-Regulation’ Convention
Major Chinese tech giants Ant Group, Tencent, and JD.com signed a "self-regulation" convention on NFTs with state organizations Sunday. Some suggest they are likely working to appease regulators amid an ongoing crypto crackdown in the country. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest attempts by Chinese firms to distance their products from the crypto markets.
Impact of US Bitcoin ETFs on State of DeFi in Asia
Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at crypto investment firm Dragonfly Capital, discusses the impact of the U.S. ETF landscape on the state of DeFi in Asia. Plus, insights into crypto trading in mainland China and areas of investment opportunities.
Chinese Find Ways Around Crypto Ban; ANZ Settles Debanking Case
Chinese crypto buyers are finding ways around the country's transaction ban. Singapore’s Atlas signs a deal to expand U.S. crypto mining operations. Australia’s ANZ settles a debanking case with a bitcoin trader. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
The United States Is Now the World Leader in Bitcoin Mining
New data from the CoinDesk Research team reveals the U.S. is becoming the world leader in bitcoin mining. China in 2019 had as much as 75% of global mining operations concentrated in the country, which has now dropped to zero. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Bitcoin Spikes After Bloomberg Reports SEC Won’t Block Futures ETF
Bitcoin rallied Friday following reports that a bitcoin futures ETF is likely to clear the U.S. SEC. Omer Ozden, CEO of New York-based merchant bank RockTree Capital, discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook. Plus, his take on the impact of China’s crypto crackdown on trading in Asia.
Crypto Tax Critical to Korean Election, China Crackdown Continues
Korea’s crypto tax a critical factor in upcoming presidential election. China’s Zhejiang province cracks down on use of public resources for crypto mining. Beijing Capital Airport accepts e-CNY in latest pilot scheme. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
US Becomes the New Bitcoin Mining King Following China Crackdown
According to the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF), the U.S. has become the world’s leader in bitcoin mining following China’s renewed crypto industry crackdown, accounting for 35.4% of the global hashrate as of the end of August, more than doubling from 16.8% at the end of April.
Stronghold Digital Sets IPO Price at $16-$18 a Share
Stronghold Digital, a bitcoin mining firm that converts coal waste into power for its operations, plans to raise $94 million and $106 million in an IPO. According to a filing with the SEC, it plans to sell about 5.9 million shares at $16-$18 per share for acquisitions of mining rigs and power-generating assets.
China Wants to Ban Private Capital Involvement in Media, Publishing, Online Platforms
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has reportedly laid out plans to ban any private-sector involvement in media, publishing and online platforms. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest move signaling the CCP's tightening control over its economy and what it could mean for the state of crypto affairs in the country.
