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Visa Now Allows Payments to Be Settled Using Crypto on Ethereum Blockchain
It's a big win for mainstream crypto acceptance: Visa processed a payment in USD Coin (USDC), a stablecoin, on the Ethereum blockchain and plans to roll out the service to its partners later this year. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the significance of Visa's move and what it might mean for crypto as a whole.
What's the Outlook for Crypto Under Gary Gensler?
Silvio Micali, cryptographer and founder of Algorand, weighs in on the impact that Gary Gensler could have on the crypto ecosystem if confirmed as SEC chairman. Micali, who worked with Gensler at MIT, says Gensler could usher in an era of responsible innovation. Plus, the latest news from Algorand and why Micali says it's ideally suited for NFTs.
What’s Happening in the Asian Crypto Markets?
Crypto database Messari recently published a report on the crypto markets in Asia. Hong Kong-based analyst Mira Christanto explains the current trends in crypto in Asia and the future of peer-to-peer trading in China.
Miami Mayor Wants City to Be a 'Clean' Mining Hub for Crypto
90% of crypto is currently mined outside the United States – something Francis Suarez, the mayor of Miami, is trying to change. Suarez wants Miami to become a "clean energy" bitcoin mining hub, possibly powered by nuclear energy. Nik De reviews the feasibility of Suarez's plan. Plus, an update on the contenders to lead the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).
Sam Bankman-Fried on FTX's Naming Rights for Miami Heat Arena, NFTs and Visa's Crypto Future
Bitcoin billionaire and FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried joins "First Mover" to discuss FTX's $135M deal to win the naming rights for the Miami Heat arena and how he thinks it will benefit FTX. Plus, his thoughts on DeFi, the NFT boom and Visa's decision to allow settlement transactions in stablecoin USDC.
Bitcoin ETFs, April Options and Excitement Over Sphinx: The Week Ahead for Bitcoin
"All About Bitcoin's" Friday panel looks at what's ahead, including April's options and the outlook for bitcoin ETFs in the United States. Plus, excitement over Sphinx, an app that lets you tip sats while you chat and listen to podcasts, thanks to bitcoin's Lightning network.
Bitcoin Up After A Week of 'Duds'
Bitcoin's price fell this week and remains hovering at around $52K: why? "All About Bitcoin's" Week-in-Review panel discusses this week's biggest bitcoin news, including stimulus checks, large transfers of bitcoin into cold storage and the impact of $6B in options expiring.
Crypto Bank Avanti Raises $37M Ahead of Launch
Avanti, one of the front-runners in crypto banking, raised $37M in funding ahead of its impending launch. Led by Wall Street veteran Caitlin Long, Avanti is a state-chartered crypto bank headquartered in Wyoming. "The Hash" panel discusses what Avanti means for the future of crypto banks in the United States.
You Can Buy a Tesla with Bitcoin, But It's Not Easy
Tesla is accepting bitcoin payments for its electric vehicles, but it's turning out to be more of a hassle than expected. "The Hash" panel discusses the fine print, as well as the pros and cons of paying with bitcoin.
Will Digital Identity Networks Make Usernames and Passwords a Thing of the Past?
Microsoft's new ION project wants to replace usernames and passwords with a decentralized identity network, and it's live on the bitcoin mainnet. Will decentralized identity revolutionize internet privacy? "The Hash" panel weighs in.
