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Bitcoin NFT Interest Spikes Again as Ordinals Cross 350K Daily Inscriptions
Bitcoin Ordinals NFT activity has picked up, crossing 350,000 daily inscriptions on Monday according to data tracked by analytics firm Glassnode. The daily tally has surged by over 250% since Ordinals launchpad Luminex unveiled the Bitcoin Request for Comment (BRC)-69 token standard on July 3. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of The Day."
Multichain's 'Mysterious Withdrawals' Suggest Major Hack or Rug Pull: Chainalysis
Cross-chain router protocol Multichain has been exploited for nearly $130 million after an attacker siphoned capital out of numerous token bridges. A new report from Chainalysis suggests that the withdrawals could potentially point to a hack or rug pull by insiders. "The Hash" panel breaks down the latest developments.
Arkham's CEO Addresses Weblink Referral Program Concerns
Crypto data firm Arkham Intelligence stirred controversy by announcing a new service aimed at unmasking the owners of digital wallets, angering privacy-focused crypto advocates. Then came allegations it used an easy-to-decipher method for hiding customers’ email addresses. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest comments from privacy-focused crypto advocates and how Arkham's CEO is responding on Twitter.
Vanguard Adds Exposure to Bitcoin Mining Companies
Asset manager Vanguard now owns $560 million worth of bitcoin mining stocks, which includes exposure to companies like Riot Blockchain and Marathon Digital. The news was first reported by Decrypt. "The Hash" panel discusses the TradFi giant's latest investment moves and the state of institutional interest in the crypto space.
Circle's Allaire Says China Should Look at Yuan-Backed Stablecoins Instead of CBDCs
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said in a recent interview with the South China Morning Post that Beijing should consider allowing for Chinese yuan (CNY)-backed stablecoins if it wants to internationalize its currency. The hosts of "First Mover" share their reactions to Allaire's latest comments.
What to Expect From EU’s Metaverse Strategy
The European Commission's metaverse strategy slated to drop later today could point the way ahead on some key Web3 issues like property rights, technological standards and privacy. Metaverse EU Editor Patrick Grady discusses what to expect from the proposal and the implications for AI.
Justin Sun Addresses SEC Charges Amid Coinbase and Binance Scrutiny
Back in March, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Justin Sun on allegations of selling and airdropping unregistered securities, fraud and market manipulation. TRON founder and Huobi Global Advisor joins "First Mover" to discuss why he remains "optimistic" about reaching an agreement with the regulator in the wake of new scrutiny facing crypto exchanges Coinbase and Binance.
Justin Sun on Hong Kong Outlook, State of Crypto Regulation
Hong Kong continues to draw in crypto enthusiasts by embracing Web3 and creating more transparent regulatory frameworks. TRON founder and Huobi Global Advisor Justin Sun discusses the outlook for crypto in Hong Kong, an update about the progress on securing Huobi's crypto trading license in the region, and his take on the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape.
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Discount Narrows In Wake of Spot Bitcoin ETF Race in U.S.
GSR Markets co-founder and President Rich Rosenblum discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook as bitcoin (BTC) remains steady over $30,000. Plus, Rosenblum addresses the discount to net asset value for the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust narrowing in the wake of asset manager BlackRock’s application to open a spot bitcoin ETF in the United States. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG.
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.
