Justin Sun
Is Justin Sun's USDD Stablecoin a Copycat?
Crypto analysts took a stab at Tron Founder Justin Sun’s new algorithmic stablecoin decentralized USD (USDD), calling it a clone of Terra’s UST coin. "The Hash” group discusses Tron’s whitepaper being an alleged copy of Ethereum, the rapid growth of UST and signs of increasing algorithmic stablecoin adoption.
BTC Reacts to Possible Half-Point Rate Rise in May
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Markets Brad Keoun discusses bitcoin’s reaction to recent statements by Fed Chair Jerome Powell about a possible interest rate hike by 50 basis points. Plus, crypto’s environmental impact as Earth Day raises ESG concerns, Justin Sun’s USDD stablecoin project and the best times of day to trade crypto.
Huobi Exec on Crypto in China Following Crypto Ban
Huobi Financial Officer Lily Zhang discusses her crypto markets analysis and outlook, sharing insights into the state of digital assets in China following the country's crypto ban. Plus, the impact of rising rates on markets and reactions to Tron's Justin Sun announcing the launch of decentralized algorithmic stablecoin USDD.
What’s Elon Musk’s Plan for Twitter?
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has offered to buy social media company Twitter (TWTR) for about $41.3 billion in cash, following his decision against taking a board seat. “The Hash” group discusses Musk’s motives behind this move, his threat to offload current shares in the company, and Justin Sun’s counter-response.
Justin Sun Reveals He Was the Secret $28M Bidder for Seat on Bezos’ Spaceship
Tron Founder Justin Sun outbid around 2,600 people and paid $28 million for one seat on Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket ship back in June. Sun could not partake due to a “scheduling conflict” but will select and pay for five additional crew members to join him on an upcoming launch in 2022.
Justin Sun Leaves Tron to Serve as Grenada’s World Trade Organization Ambassador
Polarizing crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun is leaving his brainchild Tron blockchain and instead becoming an ambassador of the Grenada government to the World Trade Organization (WTO). “The Hash” hosts discuss Sun moving to focus on crypto legitimization in Latin American countries, the implications for the Tron Foundation and the state of crypto in Grenada.
USDC on Tron Blockchain Surpasses $100M 2 Days After Public Unveiling
The circulating supply of stablecoin USD coin (USDC) on Justin Sun's Tron blockchain has surpassed 108 million in less than a month. Some say this indicates that crypto traders are increasingly turning to blockchains that provide cheaper transaction fees with faster speed than what's found on Ethereum. "The Hash" hosts explore the continuing growth of stablecoins and whether USDC is set to defeat tether (USDT) as the dominant stablecoin.
Tron's Justin Sun Believes Controversy Follows Every Celebrity Interested in Crypto
During a 1:1 session at Consensus 2021, Tron founder Justin Sun said that all the "influence or controversy" surrounding crypto will eventually lead to mass adoption around the world.
Tron Founder Justin Sun Wins $6M Beeple in 'Green' NFT Auction
After narrowly losing out to MetaKovan in the $69M Beeple NFT auction earlier this month, Justin Sun has finally gotten his hands on his own Beeple NFT. Proceeds from the auction benefit Open Earth Foundation, an environmental charity. "The Hash" panel breaks down what Sun's purchase says about the current state of the non-fungible token market.
Lindsay Lohan, Tony Hawk Latest Celebs Cashing in on NFT Mania
Celebrities keep hopping on the non-fungible token (NFT) bandwagon. Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk is auctioning off an NFT of his last ollie 540. Actress Lindsay Lohan is partnering with Justin Sun to release NFTs on Tron. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in NFT mania sweeping the globe.
